OUR Company History
Currently POCL is in the process of expanding its capacity in Lead and Lead Alloys by establishing yet another state of the art smelter in South India. POCL promises to add value to each and every stakeholder by delivering value through its continuous improvement process, investments and technology upgradation keeping at par with international standards.
SUSTAINABLE STEPS THROUGH
THE SANDS OF TIME
Our Vision 2030 is to contribute to a circular economy by establishing recycling verticals in various areas, including lithium-ion recycling, e-waste, plastics, rubber, oil, glass, paper, and the creation of value-added products
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1995- The beginning of the POCL
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1996- Invests in Pondicherry
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1997- Started a joint venture in Malaysia for Zinc Oxide
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1998- Set up second lead stabiliser unit in Pondicherry
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2002- Joint venture in Malaysia
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2003- Set up new unit in Tamil Nadu for lead acid batteries
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2006- Inaugurated first lead smelter in Tamil Nadu
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2010-Capacity expansion 18K to 28.2K MTPA
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2012-Merged with Lohia metals
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2015-Set up a new SMD-II plant in Andhra Pradesh
Expanded the capacity of SMD-I from 28,800 to 36,000 MTPA
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2017-Commencement of Zinc and Zinc Oxide
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2018-Capacity expansion of SMD-II to 36,000 MTPA
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2019-First Indian LME Lead Brand
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2020-Took over Meloy Metals Private Limited
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2021-Implemented SMD-I expansion 48,000 MTPA,
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2022-Issued bonus shares in a 1:1 ratio to its shareholders
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2023-The Company successfully established and commenced operations of an Aluminium Recycling/Melting facility at its factory in Sriperumbudur,
Chairman
- Mr. Anil Kumar Bansal
- Chairman & Whole-time Director
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I am pleased to present the insights and
progress made in our Company for FY
2022-23. Our outlook remains robust
and highly positive, backed by in- depth analysis of the industry and the categorisation of various recycling projects
at different stages of development. Our
dedicated team is relentlessly working towards realising the vision set by our Company, paving the way for a promising
future.
Let’s Start Work
Together
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