Company Profile

Borosil Glass Works Ltd. (BGWL) is the market leader for laboratory glassware and microwavable kitchenware in India. It was established in 1962 in collaboration with Corning Glass Works USA. In 1988, Corning divested its share holding to the current Indian promoters.

Our Scientific and Industrial Products (SIP) division sells laboratory glassware, instruments, disposable plastics, liquid handling systems and explosion proof lighting glassware through its network of 150 dealers spread across the length and breadth of the country. The BOROSILbrand represents quality, accuracy and dependability, and all leading pharmaceutical companies, R&D labs scientific, health and educational institutions have been loyal customers for the last 50 years. Our glass has found use in over 2000 different products and applications, in areas as diverse as Microbiology, Biotechnology, Photo Printing, Process Systems and Lighting. It is a testament to the credibility of the BOROSIL brand that in order to get ISO 9001 certification, it is recommended that a laboratory use BOROSIL certified A-class glassware. Our Consumer Products division sells microwavable and flameproof kitchenware and glass tumblers through over 5000 retail outlets. Our products are synonymous with elegance, dependability, safety and ease of use. In the kitchenware segment in India, Borosil is a generic term for microwavable glassware. Gujarat Borosil Ltd (GBL) is the first and only manufacturer of solar glass in India. It has established a 150 ton per day low iron patterned glass furnace for the manufacture of high transmission glass used in the solar industry. The manufacturing unit comprises top of the line European equipment. Customers of this product include leading solar module manufacturing companies worldwide. This plant is the first and only of its kind in India, and has been developed specifically for the fast growing solar industry.

Worldwide Activities
BOROSIL glassware is exported across the globe.

Countries we export to 1. Brazil 2. Burundi 3. Camaroon 4. Congo 5. Egypt

6. Iran 7. Israel 8. Italy 9. Jordan 10. Kenya 11. Kuwait 12. Malaysia 13. Mauritius 14. Morocco 15. Oman 16. Pakistan 17. Philippines 18. Portugal 19. Qatar 20. Romania 21. Saudi Arabia 22. Singapore 23. South Africa 24. Sudan 25. Tanzania 26. Thailand 27. UAE 28. UK 29. USA

Distribution Network
Borosil's distribution network is spread across all the states of India.

Culture
Passion and commitment exemplify the BOROSIL culture. Whether it is the glass blower on the floor, or the quality assurance manager every member of the BOROSIL team is dedicated to ensuring that each product lives up to the BOROSIL standards of quality, performance and dependability. This passion stems from the knowledge that our products touch our customers lives in many ways. Our labware is used in school laboratories across the world to help ignite curious minds by allowing them to experience the magic of chemistry. Our products are used in all major research centers and pharmaceutical laboratories for cutting edge experiments, which help develop life saving drugs. Our laboratory ware is also used by the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre and other nuclear and defenses research institutes, where accuracy is of paramount importance. BOROSIL microwavable kitchenware has simplified the lives of generations of Indian housewives. Our recent foray into the solar sector is yet another example of our commitment and passion for making products that positively impact lives. We compete with the best in the world, and the BOROSIL brand is recognized and respected globally as one that is dedicated to quality and value addition in every undertaking.

Our Facility
Gujarat Borosils sprawling manufacturing facility, spread over 110 acres is equipped with top of the line equipment from Germany and other Western European countries, and is located at a fully integrated campus in Bharuch, Gujarat.

Borosil
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Borosil BSE: 502219 is a Glassware company based in Gujarat, India. The company is one of the largest glassware producing company in India with significant presence in USA, Netherlands and in India. The Borosil brand embodies nearly half a century of dependability and durability in the Indian Glassware Industry. Pharmaceutical companies, R&D labs scientific, Health and Educational institutions are the prime customers to Borosil. Consumer products ranged from microwavable and flameproof kitchenware, glass tumblers, lantern chimneys and solar thermal systems which are marketed through over 5000 retail outlets.

Contents 1 Indian Glass Industry 2 About Borosil 2.1 Products 2.2 Green Initiative Indian Glass Industry
The net worth of the Indian glass industry is around $2.7 billion. Glass consumption growth is expected in construction (9 per cent), automotive (19 per cent), consumer goods (10-12 per cent) and pharmaceuticals (12-15 per cent) sectors in next few years. Indian container glass industry currently estimated to be worth US$1 billion and this particular segment is progressing with an approximate growth rate of 12%. Borosil is the market leader for laboratory glassware and microwavable kitchenware in India.

About Borosil
Established in 1962, Borosil Glass Works Ltd. (BGWL) is one of the leading glassware brands in India, producing mainly laboratory glassware and microwavable kitchenware. The company has the collaboration with Corning Glass Works.

Products
The products include laboratory glassware, instruments, disposable plastics, liquid handling systems and explosion proof lighting glassware covering the education and industries like Microbiology, Biotechnology, Photo Printing, Process Systems and Lighting.

Green Initiative
Use of rain water harvesting since 2003 48% of all the consumed electricity comes from wind energy Guesthouses and colonies are supplied by water that is heated using companys Borosolar water heating systems Other energy efficient measures include advanced waste heat recovery systems and solar lighting A large 9 hole par 36 golf course, which is maintained using the water from rain water harvesting efforts Meets Indian and stringent EU pollution norms.