From a transparent acrylic sheet manufacturer in 1965 to the largest producer of thionyl chloride and acid chlorides in Asia outside Europe.
Timeline
How we got here
The milestones below are drawn from published company information. Dated entries for capacity expansions, new plants and awards should be added as records are confirmed.
1965
Transpek is founded
The company is set up in Vadodara to manufacture transparent acrylic sheet — the origin of the name "Transpek".
1970s
Into chemical manufacturing
The business diversifies out of acrylic sheet and into chemical manufacturing.
1980s
Thionyl chloride pioneered in India
Transpek indigenously develops thionyl chloride manufacture, establishing the platform for everything downstream.
1990s
Entry into international markets
The company begins supplying multinational customers abroad, starting three decades of export presence.
2000s
Acid chloride portfolio broadens
A wide family of aliphatic and aromatic acid chlorides is commercialised on the back of captive thionyl chloride.
2010s
Certified management systems
ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and occupational health and safety certification, followed by ISO 50001 for energy management from TUV India.
2010s
Responsible Care signatory
Transpek becomes a signatory to the global Responsible Care initiative.
Today
Largest in Asia outside Europe
Transpek is the largest producer of thionyl chloride and acid chlorides in Asia outside Europe, serving six industries worldwide.
To be suppliedExact years for the thionyl chloride commissioning, each capacity expansion, the Responsible Care signing date, and certification dates. Also: award names, issuing bodies and years (export awards, safety awards, customer recognition). Edit the timeline shortcode on this page to add entries in the form year | headline | description.
Accolades
Recognition
Awards and recognition from customers, industry bodies and export councils.
To be suppliedAward names, awarding organisations, categories and years, with certificate scans where available. These will render as a card grid.
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