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

Incorporated as a public limited Company in Tamil Nadu and listed on the Madras and Coimbatore Stock Exchanges (Regional), see a tremendous business opportunity in developing a chemical manufacturing chain.

1996- Invests in Pondicherry

Set up Litharge, Red Lead and Zinc Oxide production plant in Pondicherry

1997- Started a joint venture in Malaysia for Zinc Oxide

Started a joint venture in Malaysia for Zinc Oxide

1998- Set up second lead stabiliser unit in Pondicherry

Set up second lead stabiliser unit in Pondicherry
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2002- Joint venture in Malaysia

Completed disinvestment from the joint venture in Malaysia

2003- Set up new unit in Tamil Nadu for lead acid batteries

Set up new unit in Tamil Nadu for lead acid batteries Registered highest growth rate in the metallic and PVC stabiliser market

2006- Inaugurated first lead smelter in Tamil Nadu

Inaugurated first lead smelter (SMD) capacity 18,000 MTPA in Tamil Nadu

2010-Capacity expansion 18K to 28.2K MTPA

Capacity expansion of the lead smelter plant in Tamil Nadu from 18,000 to 28,200 MTPA

2012-Merged with Lohia metals

Merged with Lohia metals and acquired 10,000 MTPA capacity expansion

2015-Set up a new SMD-II plant in Andhra Pradesh

Set up new SMD-II plant in Andhra Pradesh with 24,000 MTPA capacity.
Expanded the capacity of SMD-I from 28,800 to 36,000 MTPA

2017-Commencement of Zinc and Zinc Oxide

Commencement of Zinc and Zinc Oxide plant 12,600 MTPA in Tamil Nadu

2018-Capacity expansion of SMD-II to 36,000 MTPA

Capacity expansion of SMD-II from 24,000 MTPA to 36,000 MTPA

2019-First Indian LME Lead Brand

First Indian 99.97 lead brand registered on the London Metal Exchange

2020-Took over Meloy Metals Private Limited

Took over Meloy Metals Private Limited with the capacity of 48,000 MTPA to reach combined lead and lead alloy capacity to 120,000+ MTPA

2021-Implemented SMD-I expansion 48,000 MTPA,

2021-Implemented SMD-I expansion 48,000 MTPA, capacity to 132,000 MTPA Carried out further expansion in Copper and Plastic, increasing portfolio of metals by 2025
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2022-Issued bonus shares in a 1:1 ratio to its shareholders

issued bonus shares in a 1:1 ratio to its shareholders. Moreover, the annual Profit After Tax shown a remarkable historical growth rate of 348% on a year-on-year basis. In line with its commitment to eco-friendly practices, the Company has formed a collaboration with Ace Green Recycling for the manufacturing of Lead using green technology processes. Furthermore, to expand its ventures into the recycling of Plastics, the Company established a wholly- owned subsidiary called ‘POCL Future Tech Private Limited.’

2023-The Company successfully established and commenced operations of an Aluminium Recycling/Melting facility at its factory in Sriperumbudur,

2023-The Company successfully established and commenced operations of an Aluminium Recycling/Melting facility at its factory in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu. Additionally, it listed and started trading its Equity Shares in the National Stock Exchange Capital Markets segment

Chairman

Mr. Anil Kumar Bansal

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.

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Together

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