India has always been one of the world’s greatest sources and markets for industrial minerals. The economic boom has given a boost to industrial mineral consumption in sectors such as construction, cement, ceramicsink, paper, paint, and so on. However, despite having an abundance of mineral resources, the nation is significantly dependent on the export markets for the procurement of the minerals. There are certain domestic markets which have run out of business due to their over reliance on Chinese mineral imports, making the industry prone to supply chain disruption, decline in availability, with fluctuation in price.
“Today, the industrial clients demand high quality import substitute products that will not only reduce import dependency but also bring down the cost of procurement”, ” states Hansraj Patel, CMD at HD Microns, a leading industrial mineral manufacturer of India. “We excel in delivering assured quality products to our clients, guaranteeing zero rejection.
Our products are highly cherished by the clients from the Paints, Paper, Ink, Ceramics, Pesticides
industry”, adds Patel. Since its inception, HD Microns has heavily invested in advanced technologies. Owing to this, the firm has now turned its manufacturing facility into a state-of-the-art workshop, wherein it produces the finest quality Hydrous Kaolin, Spray dry Kaolin & Calcined Kaolin. HD Microns also has an in-house R&D facility, and pilot plant that plays a crucial role in product and technology development. This state-of-the-art facility of the firm also aids in customizing the product as per the customer specifications.
Complete Ownership
Starting with extraction of raw materials to the delivery of the finished products, HD Microns has backward integrated the total production line. Today, the firm has its own mines & basic processing plants with high-tech refineries for Hydrous Kaolin & Calcined Kaolin products. HD Microns further has more than 200 Acre land of clay reserve resource that can cater the industries for next 50 years.
With its huge mineral resource, skilled workforce and state-of-the-art facility, HD Microns specializes in meeting every requirement of its clients with complete assurance on quality. Further more, the firm also specializes in developing modified and import substitute products. To accomplish the same, HD Microns has framed a robust process that starts with the formulation at the R&D segment. From R&D the modified product is forwarded for pilot trials, if the product meets the stability tests, it is then approved for mass production. “Our major focus is to develop import substitute products by indigenous technology to save country”, mentions Patel.
The firm’s approach to deliver import substitute productsat cost-effective price has helped it to add reputed brands like – Berger Paints, Asian Paints, AkzoNobel, Kansai Nerolac, JSW Paints, JK Paper, DIC, Huber Inks, Sumitomo, Torrecid, and many in its client list.
Competent Workforce
The skilled workforce at HD Microns is the key facilitator propelling the growth of the firm in the industrial mineral segment. Starting with the top hierarchy, the CMD Hansraj Patel has been a pathfinder for the firm. His deep-rooted knowledge in Industrial minerals and about product technology development has given the firm a competitive edge in this competitive market. The other director Hari Patel leads the team with his sound knowledge in finance & commercial aspects. Bharat Patel on the other hand is in charge of the overall operations as Executive director. In the mid-level, HD Microns have skilled managers who have wide experience in their own field.
Today, HD Microns is considerably investing in new mines and technology to continue being the leader of this industry.