H ouse M agazine

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H ouse M agazine

H o u s e
M a g a z i n e
May - 2007
Inauguration of new UPL Office in Tokyo, Japan.
Mrs. Sandra Shroff with Primary School children at
Ambegaon near Pauna Nagar.
Friends,
Today we see that our country is moving towards a new market economy – an economy
where all the companies’ energies are focused towards the consumer. The most important
consumer for United Phosphorus is the ‘FARMER’.
With our team efforts we are trying to give better, safer and cost – effective agrochemicals to
our farmers in India and also to our customers all over the world.
United Phosphorus has worked and grown around the philosophy which is directed towards
agriculture.
Behind every goal, every objective set lies some well–defined principles, proper integration,
research and development in technology, environment protection, energy conservation
and social responsibility.
We strive for the best quality at all the levels. The Company’s success lies in continuously
focusing on improvement of proper processes and quality. In the last few years, we have
seen encouraging growth rate. Today more than 75% of the chemicals and agrochemicals
produced are exported around the world.
United Phosphorus has been acknowledged as an undisputed leader in agrochemicals
field in India.
Today, United Phosphorus is the fastest growing Indian agrochemical company. You will
see in this issue how United Phosphorus works as one family. We recently organized
the Kutumb Mela at Vapi, where workers, their families, technicians, executives and directors
took part as one family.
CEREXAGRI playing a stellar role
in Global Crop Protection
The latest acquisition of United Phosphorus is
product solutions range from oil-based fungicide
the Cerexagri Group of Companies. This prized
formulations for the banana markets of Central
catch is in synergy with UPL’s ambitious growth
America to high quality disperse formulations for
plan of diversification and market penetration
the vine markets of Europe, wherein it is a leader
with a vengeance.
in both its fungicide and insecticide product
Cerexagri is the crop-science business unit of Arkema
development efforts.
that boasts of annual revenues of about EUR 200
As the world’s second largest producer of
million. Specializing in plant protection products,
dithiocarbamate fungicides, contact products suited
which mainly comprises fungicides (accounting for
for almost 100 different crops and used to combat
about 75% of its sales) and post-harvest treatment
more than 400 diseases, Cerexagri’s products are
products for fruits and vegetables where it is the
marketed in a range for formulations and under the
market leader, Cerexagri brings its 70 years of
primary brand names of Penncozeb and Pennfluid.
experience and expertise of operating in the global
It is also one of the leading producers of copper and
markets. With a strong distribution presence in
sulfur-based active ingredients and formulations
Europe and the US which jointly contributes towards
for the specialty crop market. Its copper-based
80% of the annual sales revenues, Cerexagri has its
Cuprofix-Disperss
manufacturing units mainly in Europe and employs
patented technology to provide the grower with
about 630 people.
a unique Bouillie Bordelaise of Bordeaux mixture
Cerexagri has deployed its resources on developing
which is a worldwide leading product in key vine
effective crop protection solutions for the high value
and citrus crop segments. Similarly its sulfur-based
vine, fruit, nut and the vegetable markets. These
Microthiol Special Disperss is a recognized standard
formulation
incorporates
for quality in the global sulfur fungicide/miticide
markets.
Several years of experience backed by the expertise
of the industrial techniques of micro-encapsulation,
has enabled Cerexagri to reach the cutting-edge of
progress with both traditional and new insecticide
products.
Patented under the name of Eco-Modules®, the
principle of micro-encapsulation is to enclose
active substances in porous microscopic capsules,
Micro-encapsulation & formulation plant
Uniphos News • May 2007
suspended in water. At the time of treatment, the
water evaporates in the open air, exposing the
maximum benefits. It will continually strive
micro-capsules that progressively release the active
to reduce risk and provide products with
ingredients they contain. This unique technology
increasing
has enabled Cerexagri to carve out its leadership
biodegradability in the environment, high-level
status with its specialty insecticide formulations,
activity against target pathogens with minimal
like Penncap M and IPM 400 or Fenitrocap. These
impact on organisms critical to our earth and its
products provide a buffer to reduce potential
resources. The daily actions focus to improve its
toxicity for users as well as provide the grower with a
products’ availability and use in order to support
significant improvement in residual insect control.
and promote safety for all.
Sustainable Agriculture is the key
Geographical Presence
Within the global community, our relationships
While enjoying the status of an autonomous and
have undergone a sea change over the last 30 years.
independent subsidiary of the Total Group of
The thrust on productive agriculture has evolved to
Companies, Cerexagri cashes in on the extensive
better understanding and more dynamic sharing in
worldwide presence of its parent company to locally
the nurturing of the earth’s fragile environment.
host its own resources in other Group subsidiaries.
Dedicated to crop protection before and after the
This has enabled it to ensure an international
harvest, Cerexagri is sensitive to the protection of
geographical coverage of its markets to a much
our environment and our role of revitalizing the
greater extent than companies which are of similar
agricultural sector.
sizes.
Cerexagri will market products with high quality
The Crop Protection activity of Cerexagri in the world
standards while offering the user and consumer
is concentrated in direct sales entities in France, the
lower
residual
levels,
high
Le Canet Plant
United States, Italy, Spain, Turkey, China and Costa
For crop protection products:
Rica. Besides, it maintains a chain of representatives
throughout Latin America, and in selected markets
Bordeaux - Bassens (Gironde): sublimed sulfurs,
in Eastern Europe and the Far East.
micronized wettable sulfurs, micronized wettable
The post-harvest activity of Cerexagri’s world
leading DECCO organization is concentrated in
the leading markets for production of fruits and
vegetables meant for post-harvest processing and
protection. These efforts include offices in:
coppers, oily and aqueous formulations.
Marseille - Le Canet (Bouches-du-Rhône): Atomized
wettable
sulfurs
including
the
formulation
Disperss®.
Decco Ibérica : Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Argentina,
Vaas (Sarthe): Micro-encapsulated formulations
Brazil, Uruguay, etc.
(Eco-Modules®), oily formulations and some
Decco Italia : Italy, Pakistan, Egypt, Iran, Syria, Greece,
Lebanon, South Africa, Thailand, etc.
post-harvest products.
Mourenx (Pyrenées Atlantiques): This new
Safepack : Israel, India, Ethiopia, Cyprus, etc.
production unit came on line in October 2000 and
Decco France : West Africa, Great Britain, Central
manufactures the entire line of Bordeaux Mixture-
Europe, etc.
based products in Disperss formulation.
Decco US : North America, Australia, New Zealand,
Sabiñanigo (Spain): Dithiocarbamates.
Indonesia, Chile, etc.
Anning Decco Fine Chemicals Co. Ltd: production
joint venture.
Rotterdam (Holland): Dithiocarbamates.
Vlissingen (Holland) - Arkema site: Organo-tins.
Production Sites
Riverview (Michigan) - Arkema site: Endothal.
The production facilities of Cerexagri are spread
over 13 sites across the world.
Three sites: Bassens, Sabiñanigo, and Rotterdam
are certified ISO 9002 and that of Sabiñanigo is also
certified ISO 14002. The Vlissingen site is IS0 9001
and ISO 14001 certified.
The Production sites of post-harvest products are
strategically located in the middle of the harvesting
regions:
Valence / Spain
Catania / Italy (Sicily)
Monrovia / United States (California)
Kfar Saba / Israel
Kunming / China (Yunan Province)
Cerexagri Mourenx Plant
Saathi Golden Corridor
and Saaf Hypha
Meetings in Raipur
has developed various Saathi application methods
Raipur, the capital of the small state of Chhatisgadh
Laichope (broadcasting of germinated seeds). Due
which had been carved out from Madhya Pradesh
to its safest, cost-effective and broad spectrum
was chosen as the venue for the Saathi Golden
nature, Saathi is the most popular herbicide in use
Corridor and Saaf Hypha Meetings held from
in Chhatisgadh today. In 2006-07, the Saathi treated
25th to 27 April, 2007 by United Phosphorus Limited
area under paddy cultivation touched 2,25,000
(UPL). (Saathi is a potent herbicide used mainly
acres.
for various rice cultures as per the requirements of
the state of Chhatisgadh.
Right now, Saathi is widely applied in nurseries,
transplanted paddy, direct seeded crop and
for rice, manufactured by UPL, the leading Indian
agrochemical and crop protection company.)
The main agenda of the meeting was for promoting
Saathi and Saaf on paddy on all-India basis and
to finalize their targets. This 2nd Golden Corridor
meeting was organized after the resounding
success of the 1st Golden Corridor Project, sales
increased was 300%.
From 2002, the promotion of Saathi has been on full
swing in Raipur and due to the constant hard work,
follow-up, technical guidance to farmers, dealers
and field associates, UPL has been very proud in
terms of the satisfaction of farmers. With the help
of mega meetings and interaction with Saathi
users and non-users, UPL has received a very good
response in terms of mileage. By trial and error, UPL
Lighting of lamp of Saathi corridor meeting-II
at Raipur. Mr. Bhupen Dubey,
Mr. K. K. Akbari, Mr. Subit, and Mr. Raghulal
The meeting was inaugurated with the lighting of
the lamp by Mr. Dubey, Mr. Raghulal, Mrs. Ruchi and
followed by all the DGM (Deputy General Managers)
of UPL. Government officials and local extension
officers also attended the meeting.
A fruitful discussion on Saathi and Saaf was held on
the first day with the sharing of key success factors
of the Raipur Saathi team and rounded off by a prize
distribution ceremony in the evening.
On the second day, the teams continued with
their presentation followed by a small informal
Saathi team at farmer’s house at Village
Parkhanda, Nr. Kurud 50km from Raipur.
gathering in the evening with the key distributors
of Saathi from Manipur (Okram, Imocha and Prem
Kumar Singh) and Raipur (R K Chandrakar from
Regional Manager, Chhatisgadh-Uniphos Seeds,
Naveen Beej Society, Pankaj from Bharat Krishi
Mr. V P Tripathi – Farmer Field School Co-ordinator
Kendra-Durg), Deepak Gandhi (Krishna Fertilizer-
also participated in the evening session on
Kurud), a few farmers like Mr. Kashyap from
April 26, 2007.
Basana, Doshan Sinha from Bhandari, Devendra
Sahu
Parkhanda, TFAs, C&F and R V Sharma,
Director, Research from Indira Gandhi Agricultural
The third day was allocated to visits to farms of
Devendra Sahu Parkhanda at the Kurud district.
University, Raipur, Mr. Satyavan, Regional Manager,
Altogether around 29 people from all over India
Chhatisgadh-Advanta seeds, Mr. Ashish Bhadoria,
had participated in this meeting.
Saathi corridor group at Hotel Piccadelly, Raipur.
UPL at the Chemspec
India Exhibition
United Phosphorus took part in Chemspec India
Exhibition on 18th and 19th April, 2007. Large
number of domestic and international participants
took part in this exhibition held on NSE grounds
in Goregaon, Mumbai. More than 300 companies
from different parts of the world including China,
Korea, Europe and USA participated. Large number
of national and international visitors took interest in
United Phosphorus products in this exhibition.
It was clear that Indian chemical industry has
emerged as one of the most potent forces in
the world. Products of United Phosphorus are
accepted everywhere, because of global standard
in manufacturing, regulatory compliance and in
time deliveries.
United Phosphorus at Chemspec India Exhibition
From L to R : Mr. S. Krishnan, Mr. Sanjay Singhania, Dr. Chandrashekhar, Ms. Marina Nathan,
Mr. Surendra Ganna, Mr. Pavan Shetty, Mr. Tanaji, and Ms. Prachi Joshi
UPL Group of Companies Together, for Environmental Care
Experts under one roof
UPL has always made a conscious effort in maintaining and improving standards of environmental care. To give
all its efforts a concrete shape it formed UPL Environmental Infrastructure Group.
This Group has brought the experts in environmental care under one roof. The names include,
Bharuch Enviro Infrastructure Ltd. (BEIL), Enviro Technology Ltd. (ETL) and Associated Environmental
Engineers Ltd. (AEEL).
Besides the above three companies, there is an addition of two more companies in the group.
Djai Power Ltd., formed for generating power from municipal waste, and Shivalik Solid Waste
Management Ltd., for TSDF facilities in Himachal Pradesh.
Municipal Solid Waste Processing
& Disposal Facility
BEIL, Bharuch Environment Ltd, has bagged one
prestigious order from CIDCO (City Industrial
Development Corporation), Mumbai for treatment
of 55 mt/day MSW (Municipal Solid Waste) at village
CHAL, Taloja, Dist; Raigad.
BEIL shall construct the facilities at site and run the
site for a period of 3 years. BEIL shall be generally
compost from the site. The site is the first of its kind
in the area in New Mumbai.
Capping of Gorai Site at Mumbai
The first of its kind project in Asia, the capping of
Gorai dump site which is spread over 17 hectares
with a 33-foot high garbage mound has been
awarded to United Phosphorus Ltd., by the MCGM
(Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai).
United Phosphorus Ltd. will ensure the due
maintenance of the capped and sealed Gorai dump
site and shall create a beautiful landscape over it
which will blend with the adjoining Gorai creek.
A beautiful walkway will be created through the site
and at certain areas terrace plains will be created.
The dump site which has spread over 17 hectares
till the end of June 2006 has a total quantity of MSW
(Municipal Solid Waste) and C&D waste stored of
approximately 2.34 million tonnes.
UPL’s Kutumb Mela
at Vapi
As always, the day was filled with loads of
United Phosphorus Limited (UPL) has always
was organized wherein employees’ children,
continued to be a front runner in various
members of UPL Ladies Club and various artistes
competitions. Surely we work, and work hard – the
from a professional dance troupe dished out their
results show for themselves. But then we had also
sparkling performances, which were applauded by
made sure that it’s not an ‘all work, and no play’
one and all.
environment for UPL staff. It has been always the
entertainment including games like Ping Pong,
Giant Wheel, Balloon Shooting and many more
for children. This year, a special programme
A great treat followed which included varieties of
tradition of UPL management to treat all staff and
delicious food items, Mrs. Sandra Shroff personally
workers as family members.
helped the UPL volunteers in serving the food to
the UPL staff and workers.
As in past, this year too, UPL Vapi group
organized a “Kutumb Mela” programme on
March 25th 2007, another glittering event at the
Jai Research Foundation, Vapi. As always the day
was well attended by employees, their families
and guests that numbered more than 3000.
Whereby children of the employees staged a fancy
dress performance, after which there was a musical
programme, which also saw active participation of
all present.
Lastly, the long service award to deserving
employees
and
complimentary
participants
were
awards
handed
out
for
True to Indian tradition, the ‘Kutumb Mela’
other
by
began with lighting the customary lamp and
Mrs. Sandra Shroff.
then Shri Manibhai Chaudhari, Ex-Member of
The event was a huge success, which was evident
Parliament, welcomed the guests. There were brief
from the feeling of contentment, written large on
addresses by UPL head, Mr. R. D. Shroff along with
all faces. Corporate services as always left no stone
Mrs. Sandra Shroff for this grand evening.
unturned in the run up to this successful event.
Employees’ families and relatives numbering more than 3000 gathered at Kutumb Mela.
Entertainment for children included games like Ping Pong, Giant Wheel, Balloon Shooting & many more...
Glimpses of Kutumb Mela
Mrs. Shroff addressing people at Kutumb Mela
Mr. Manibhai Chaudhari Ex-Member of Parliament
giving award to the worker at the event
A glimpse of the crowd present at Kutumb Mela
Tribal dance performed by Adivasis
Mrs. Shroff serving food to the workers’ families
present at Kutumb Mela
Performance by staff children
Fancy Dress Competition performed by staff children
UPL wins the Outstanding Exporter Award
(Video Pictures)
UPL bags Outstanding Exporter of the Year
at the first ever International Trade Awards
The Indian trading community has brought in the
much needed foreign exchange and has helped
focus have taken India to the world slowly and
steadily, making the world aware of India’s
strengths. Additionally they have given India the
much needed foreign exchange. The CNBC-TV18
and DHL International Trade Awards, powered by
India emerge as a global trade hub. Saluting these
ICRA, gives them recognition and legitimacy as well
businessmen who have acted as India’s brand
as easier access to capital, talent and technology.
ambassadors and build a base from where others
could take off on a stronger footing globally,
The awards aim at recognizing the entities with
the most outstanding and consistent business and
DHL and CNBC-TV18 announced the first ever
financial performance in its international trade
International Trade Awards 2006-07.
category. The awards are targeted at exporters
Commenting on the International Trade Awards
– manufacturers, service providers as well as
2006-07, Anil Uniyal, Head-Sales CNBC Universe
said, “Homespun entrepreneurs with international
international trade houses. Importers who create
value and export content will also be considered.
A letter received from a farmer from Narsinghpur District. He visited our farm along with
other 30 farmers one year back and by adopting our methods the farmers got these results.
We are indeed proud of it !
Inauguration of R&D
Centre for Electronic
Instrumentation, Vapi
a lot about the great work done by UPL branches
A report on recent visit of Hon’ble Minister
to see this small place transformed into a big
of State for Civil Aviation, Government of India.
Shri Praful Patel to Chemo Electronic Laboratory,
Vapi.
Chemo Electronic Laboratory is a result of UPL’s
diversification strategy. Established in the year
1993, the Chemo Electronic Laboratory is today one
and today having seen everything with my own
eyes, the least that I can say is that it has been an
eye-opening experience for me.”
He further added, “Future is all about knowledge
and excellence, and it is pleasantly surprising
industrialized area, which is very visible in the
map of India. Vapi is the place where many things
are developing. Knowledge has no boundaries.
UPL has setup an industry and given employment
to everyone and has seen that something must go
back to society.”
of the largest manufacturers of toxic gas detection
In his speech, he specified that our technicians and
devices in India. We are the only Indian manufacturer
scientists are not less than other scientists in the
of Chemical Detector Tubes. We have a wide range
world. They have the ability to invent and bring
of products, all designed and developed in this
various products in a better way, if proper facilities
laboratory.
and equipments are provided to them.
Realizing the need for extending the R & D Centre
The Chemo Lab, is equipped with the latest
for Electronic Instrumentation for technicians to
manufacturing and testing facilities and with
work more conveniently, this was established.
a qualified team of trained R&D engineers, we
The inaugural function was organized by UPL at
are set to meet the latest trends in gas detection
Chemo Electronic Laboratory, Vapi on March 30th,
technology
2007. The guest of honour at the function was,
instruments
Shri Praful Patel, Hon’ble Minister of State for Civil
of a customer. Our products are certified by
Aviation, Government of India. Members from
CCE, BIS, CMRI, ERTL and NCL.
UPL, Vapi unit, local MLA’s and people from nearby
localities were present at the function.
and
can
design
meeting
special
and
supply
requirement
The visit included Smt. Sandraben Shroff Gnyan
Dham School, an example of Shroff’s generous
Lauding the initiatives of Chemo Electronic
activities, was established in 1972. Today, this
Laboratory
productivity
school is considered to be one of the best schools
and recovery of various chemical products,
in South Gujarat providing education to more than
Shri Praful Patel said, “Over the years, I had heard
1600 students. It’s the effort, involvement and
towards
improving
Unveiling of Plaque : Hon’ble Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Government of India
Shri Praful Patel Inaugurating the R&D Centre. Seen along with him Mr. R.D. Shroff and Dr. R. C. Naik
contribution of Mrs. Sandra Shroff, in nurturing the
for underprivileged women to stand on their own
school to its present status.
feet and establish their own identity. Even with the
A welcome function began with a dance show
increasing demand of a management school, UPL
organized by the school children and Principal of
took the initiative to start Management College,
the school welcomed the delegates and gave the
so that students should not face any problem in
introductory speech for the event. Thanking for the
getting admission outside the city.
beautiful performance organized by the students for
After visiting most of the places at Vapi, in his last
his visit, Shri Praful Patel, appreciated the teachers
speech, he concluded saying, “A continuous change
and staff for encouraging students in Culture and
in the manner of management of UPL is the success
Arts, and suggested students should make proper
of schools and colleges at Vapi. The aim of making
use of this facility.
education reach each and every village is one of the
Other visits also included, GIDC Rajju Shroff ROFEL
greatest work done by UPL, due to which thousands
Institute of Management Studies and Sandra Shroff
of students are benefiting every year, also UPL has
College of Nursing at Vapi. The company has taken
played a very important role in providing education
steps to enhance women’s education, especially
to women throughout the state.”
Ribbon Cutting : Mr. R.D. Shroff, Shri Praful Patel , Mr. Y.P. Trivedi, Treasurer NCP and Dr. R.C. Naik
Range of our products include:
UNIPHOS PORTABLE MONITOR WITH IN-BUILT
PUMP
Uniphos 250 (P) Portable Monitor for Phosphine
provides an excellent means to measure PH3
concentration within the fumigated stack/Silo/
Ship from a safe and distant location. The in-built
electronic air sampling pump draws the sample
air from the fumigated area/Silo to the monitor on
which the Phosphine concentration is displayed.
UNIPHOS PHOSPHINE DETECTOR TUBES & AIR
SAMPLING PUMP
Uniphos Phosphine detector tubes provide an ideal
Phosphine detection system for the spot-checking
of Phosphine concentrations around and inside the
fumigated area.
Detection is possible at as low a concentration as
0.1 to 0.3 ppm for protecting fumigation workers or
as high a concentration as 500 to 3000 ppm.
UNIPHOS DOSIMETER TUBES
METHYL BROMIDE LEAK DETECTOR
The UNIPHOS 251PM is a microprocessor-based
portable instrument, which detects the presence of
Methyl Bromide Gas in the fumigation area.
BREATH ALCOHOL ANALYSER
The Uniphos-395 Breath Alcohol Analyser is a
microprocessor-based hand-held instrument,
which measures the blood alcohol content in a
person who has consumed alcohol. It is done by
measuring the breath alcohol content and relating
it to the blood alcohol content.
Uniphos Dosimeter Tubes provide a unique
method to determine the total Phosphine dose
during fumigation, unlike other methods, where
several measurements are required. fumigation
monitoring.
UNIPHOS PHOSPHINE DETECTOR STRIPS
Uniphos Phosphine Detector Strips provide one
of the simplest and cost-effective methods of
Phosphine detection.
RAKSHA-G : It is designed for detecting and early
warning of cooking gas leaks. This microprocessor
- based, low priced, wall mounted device is specially
designed for domestic application. The detector can
directly be plugged into the socket of 230VAC, 50Hz
domestic supply.
News and Views
‘UPL Japan’ moved into a brand new office..
UPL celebrates 36th National Safety Day at
its Vapi plant
subsidiaries of UPL, has moved into a brand
Even for companies operating in the industrial world
17th April, 2007. For introducing new office,
today - safety, health and environmental awareness
a party was organized for our customers on
have become a part and parcel of their everyday
19th April, 2007, in which top managements of
existence. Where preventing and minimizing
the leading crop protection companies of Japan
accidents, ill health and pollution, avoiding wastage
including Mitsui, ISK, Arysta, Kumiaii, Otsuka,
and conserving non-renewable sources of energy
are the goals of the agrochemical industry.
UPL
Japan,
one
of
the
most
prestigious
new office. The office was inaugurated by
Mr. R D Shroff and Mrs. Sandra Shroff, on
Bayer Japan, Hodogaya etc, attended. Members of
delegation from Vapi led by Hon’ble Chif Minister
of Gujarat Shri Narendra Modi also attended the
function.
UPL Japan is making strong strides in some other
niche segments as well and is gradually penetrating
all over Japan through a well chosen network of
distributors.
In the past two years, UPL Japan’s activities have
expanded into many diverse business opportunities.
While we have strengthened our position in the
turf market by the acquisition of Asulam, we have
entered aggressively into crop market with Asulam
Mr. Rajju Shroff, gave away awards to the
winners on the Safety Week.
and Trichlorfon in our portfolio. Now we have access
And true to the spirit of the times, all the people
at the Vapi plant of United Phosphorus Limited
observed Safety Week on the eve of the 36th
National Safety Day, 4th March, 2007.
The Safety Department at the Vapi plant deserves all
the kudos for their sustained efforts and attempts
in minimizing untoward incidents at the workplace
and maintaining the overall safety culture and
awareness among all the employees.
Mr. Rajju Shroff, Chairman & M D of UPL gave
away awards to the winners on the Safety Week at
Vapi Industries Association (VIA).
At the inauguration of new Office in Tokyo, Japan.
Seated (L to R) : Dr. Yoshimoto, Mr. R. D. Shroff and Mrs. Sandra Shroff.
Standing (L to R): Ms. Mari Endo, Mr. Farokh Hilloo,
Mr. Tarang Srivastava and Mr. Ohta
to more than a 100 distributors all over Japan which
of Gujarat has made a significant contribution in
includes some of the biggest Japanese companies.
reducing global warming. Its captive power plant
Our close relationship with ISK has resulted in a
multi dimensional arrangement which includes
manufacturing key ISK products in India and
distributing ISK products in many countries
did a fuel switch i.e., change in fuel from Naptha to
Natural gas thus reducing the emission of carbon
dioxide and hence has been entitled to the benefits
under the Kyoto Protocol.
including India and USA. ISK will also distribute our
This project has been registered and has completed
products in Japan. UPL now holds an equity stake
all due processes becoming a revenue earning
in ISK which helps to strengthen the relationship
stream ! It is a first project of its kind in India.
further.
The sheer challenge of being successful in Japan
makes UPL Japan, one of the most important
Workshop on “Green Productivity” at
Malaysia
overseas ventures of UPL and easily the Jewel of the
In the recent past, International experts had
Crown for United Phosphorus Limited.
arranged an eight-day workshop on Green
Our endeavor remains to create many more overseas
ventures like UPL Japan.
UPL makes its mark in reducing global
warming
Productivity at Malaysia on 26th February, 2007
which continued till 23rd March, 2007. There were
many participants from different countries, out of
which only two participants were from India.
Global warming is the latest natural disaster that
threatens to wreak havoc on planet Earth unless
we pull up our socks and put our act together.
Depletion of ozone layer is a widely acknowledged
phenomenon which leads to drastic temperature
changes across the world. If unchecked, this
temperature change may lead to various natural
catastrophe like floods, droughts and more…
As a crusader against global warming, India is also
a signatory to Clean Development Mechanism
Mr. S M Karhale, receiving Certificate
from APO at Malaysia
(CDM) under the Kyoto Protocol in 1997. The Clean
Mr. S M Karhale, Manager (Environment) of UPL, was
Development Mechanism (CDM) is a project-
the one of the participants for the workshop. The
based mechanism where advanced countries
training programme included various subjects like
have to either reduce the emission of Green House
Green Productivity, Clean Development Mechanism,
Gases by changing their process technologies or
Energy Efficiency and International Environmental
buy Certified Emission Reductions (CERs) from
Practices. As a part of this programme, the team has
developing countries.
also visited various industries in Malaysia where GP
Our Jhagadia plant, located in the Bharuch district
is implemented.
International experts visit UPL, Ankleshwar
A training programme was organized for
International experts from different countries by
Institute of Pesticide Formulation Technology
at Gurgaon. As a part of training programme
International
experts
visited
our
Unit
#1,
Unit #3 and on invitation of our chairman
Mr. Rajju D Shroff, they also visited the Secured
Landfill Facility and Common Incineration System
at BEIL, Ankleshwar, on 24th March, 2007.
Mr. Kurma Hanafiah from Indonesia, Mr. U San Tint
from Myanmar, Mr. Dilli Ram Sharma from Nepal, Dr.
(Mrs.) M Milne from Thailand and Dr. Le Xyan Couc
from Vietnam were some of the experts participated
in this programme and appreciated the facilities
provided by our unit.
International visitors at UPL Unit # 3
Hybrid Rice from
Demonstration plot of Hybrid rice at JRF Nahuli Farm at Vapi
A demonstration was held by our experts at JRF Nahuli Farm at Vapi, that how instead of one and a half tonnes
per acre, they can produce 5 to 7 tonnes per acre by using Hybrid Rice from Advanta and with the help of
various agro techniques, using Saathi, seed dressing and optimal application of fertilizers, proper use of
herbicides, etc.
The Early Commuter
A commuter is in the habit of arriving at his suburban
station each evening exactly at five “o” clock.
His wife always meets at the station and drives him
home. One day he takes an earlier train, arriving
at the station at four. The weather is pleasant, so
instead of telephoning home has starts walking
along the route always taken by his wife. They meet
somewhere on the way. He gets into the car and
they drive home, arriving at their house ten minutes
earlier than usual. Assuming that the wife always
drives at a constant speed, and that on this occasion
she just left in time to meet the five “O” clock train,
can you determine how long the husband walked
before he was picked up?
Answer in the next issue. First three right Answers win lucky prizes.
There’s an Angle to This!
Without using a measuring device, which angle appears the largest? Which angle appears the smallest?
Arrange the angles in order of descending order of angular size, if you can.
Nothing to It?
Study this paragraph and all things in it. What is vitally
wrong with it? Actually, nothing in it is wrong, but you must
admit that it is most unusual. Don’t just zip through it quickly,
but study it scrupulously. With luck you should spot what
is so particular about it and all words found in it. Can you say
what it is ? Tax your brains and try again. Don’t miss a word or a
symbol. It isn’t all that difficult ...
Send the Photo
A weed is a plant that has mastered every survival
skill except for learning how to grow in rows.
Santa Singh had a rich farmer uncle living in another
state. The uncle had land of several hundred acres.
Suddenly, one day the uncle died and willed his land
to the nephew. Santa Singh went over, saw the land
What does the letter “A” have in common with a
flower?
They both have bees coming after them.
and decided that he needed a tractor to take care of
the land. But he had no money to buy a tractor and
was wondering what to do. So, he asked his friend
Banta Singh for ideas and Banta Singh said: Santa,
you must advertise in the paper for a wife who can
bring in a tractor as dowry. Then you will kill two
birds with one stone.
Santa said, that was a great idea and put in the
following ad: “A young man of 23 from Punjab
wants to marry good looking suitable lady
who has a tractor. Please send a photo of tractor
Botanists have developed a vegetable that
eliminates the need to brush your teeth.
immediately.”
Bristle sprouts !
l
What would we have called the colour Orange if
it wasn’t a fruit?
l
If vegetarians eat
humanitarians eat?
l
If corn oil comes from corn, what does baby oil
come from?
l
What do you call it when worms take over the
world? Global Worming.
l
What kind of tree has hands?
l
Dew is formed on leaves when the sun shines
down on them and makes them perspire.
l
Mushrooms always grow in damp places and so
they look like umbrellas.
vegetables,
what
do
A Palm tree.
lThe
pistol of a flower is its only protection
against insects.
lGerminate: To become a naturalized German.
Congrats, Anuja!
Anuja M. Trivedi is the apple of UPLite Mukul B
Trivedi’s eye. Mr. Trivedi who is currently working
as a Company Secretary at United Phosphorus
Limited – Khar, is very proud of his daughter, who
has successfully completed her Post Graduate
Programme in Management from India’s premier
business school IIM, Ahmedabad.
Anuja has also qualified as a Chartered Accountant.
She had a working experience with renowned
investment bankers Morgan Stanley and Goldman
Sachhs earlier.
Currently, she is working with a leading consultancy
firm Mckinsey & Co. at their Mumbai office.
We all wish her all the very best for her future!
Anuja M. Trivedi receiving her MBA at the hands of
Mr. Vijaypath Singhania, Ex - Sheriff of Mumbai
at the convocation.
President of India
blesses young Shrihari
Handling Team Problems
GRUMBLING
You could well find people
complaining about:
l Pay
l Working conditions
l Terms of employment
l Lack of resources (people/equipment)
In this state, people may not be receptive to
the idea of team building or team working.
All their energy will go into their grievances.
As a leader, you will need to try and get these
sorted out before you can ask or expect people
to pull together as a unit.
His Excellency Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam,
President of India, blesses young Shrihari, son of
Charu Shridhar, Asst. Manager, UPL Delhi
The Problem of Illiterate Managers
The tragedy that is training
How to Build a Team
HAVE FUN!
Sometimes work can be all too serious.
Terms operating in even the most difficult
circumstances still manage to have fun.
You can tell this from:
lThe ‘buzz’ and energy about the place
lThe smiles on people’s faces; they actually
look as if they are enjoying their work
(How often do you see that?)
lThe way they celebrate success
What can you do to make work more
enjoyable and exciting, and people more
enthusiastic?
Answers to Puzzles
Study this paragraph and all things in it.
What is vitally wrong with it? Actually,
tobut
It? you must
nothing inNothing
it is wrong,
?
admit thatWhere’s
it is most“e”
unusual.
Don’t
just zip through it quickly, but study it
There is no letter “e” in the whole
scrupulously. With luck you should spot
or anyabout
word itinand
it. all
whatparagraph
is so particular
words found in it. Can you say what it is ?
Tax your brains and try again.Don’t
miss a word or a symbol. It isn’t all that
difficult
Believe it or not !
All the coloured angles are 90° right angles.
UPL Honoured by
Young Farmers’
Association in Punjab
UPL - the Indian agrochemical giant. As time
goes
by,
this
is
becoming
more
evident.
United Phosphorus Limited, having operations
in over a dozen countries and presence in more
than 100 countries with agrochemical business,
helped farmers in better crop protection and
enhancing yields.
UPL activities like training and education of farmers,
of Punjab Government, Agriculture, in presence
of Senior Scientists from the Indian Institute of
Agricultural Research, in a form of a Citation, Shawl
and Silver plate at Rakhra Kisan Mela, Patiala on
25th March, 2007. The mela was attended by around
8000 farmers.
Mr. Ramesh Inder Singh, the Chief Secretary of
Punjab Government, inaugurated the festival.
In his inaugural address he congratulated the Young
Farmers’ Association for organizing the Kisan Mela.
He said that such gatherings will help in better
interaction between farmers and Government and
also help the upliftment of the farmers, especially
belonging to the weaker sections of the society.
supplying quality products at a competitive price
He further added, “We need to have many more
and introducing new patented agrochemical
such type of farmers’ organizations, to improve
products in Punjab has helped the Punjab
the sustainability of Punjab Agriculture and also to
agriculture in various ways.
improve the livelihood in rural areas.”
Chief Secretary of Punjab Government Mr. Ramesh Inder Singh honouring the Chairman and
Managing Director of UPL, Mr. Rajju Shroff at the Farmer’s Fair at Rakhra.
In appreciation of all these activities, one such large
At the end of the festival, Mr. R D Shroff assured
scale gathering of farmers honoured Mr. R D Shroff,
the Chief Secretary and the farmers present, that
Chairman, UPL for the company’s contribution to
the Industry, Agricultural Scientists of the State
farming community. Young Farmers’ Association,
and Government of Punjab will work together to
Patiala (Punjab) felicitated Mr. R D Shroff at the
augment the food production in Punjab.
hands of Mr. Ramesh Inder Singh, Chief Secretary
Published by:
United Phosphorus Ltd.
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