First manufacturing facility for piping at Santej, Gujarat
This is where the journey started. Under the license of B F Goodrich, USA, the organisation started manufacturing CPVC pipes for industrial use in its state-of-the-art plant in Santej. A paradigm shift from conventional piping systems.
Pioneers of CPVC Piping system in India
After much persuasion, the trade and consumer communities started transitioning from the GI pipes to the far superior CPVC piping system. As a result, the home segment was seen to gradually adapt to the new and more efficient piping system.
Astral’s first ever nationwide brand campaign launched
With popularity gaining in the Indian market, Astral ramps up its marketing efforts by launching its first-ever nationwide brand campaign.
1st Lead-Free uPVC Piping System of India
Astral’s piping business begins to see sustained profitability. With this, the organization’s growth plans and rollouts accelerate. India’s first Lead-free uPVC plumbing systems launched, thus safeguarding water from being contaminated. Purity of water was ensured.
1st to get NSF approval for CPVC piping in India
NSF approval is a stamp of excellence in the piping industry. This clearly showcases Astral’s commitment to international quality standards. For CPVC only.
Astral became a public limited company
The equity shares of Astral get listed on the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange. With this impetus, the company increased its production capacities and distribution network.
Commissioning of Dholka plant for piping products
As part of its expansion plans, Astral sets up a manufacturing plant in Dholka, Gujurat. This enabled the increase in manufacturing capacity manifold.
Under license of IPS USA, Astral establishes Advance Adhesives to manufacture Solvent Cement in India.
1st to launch lead-free uPVC Column Pipes in India
Astral was the first to launch lead-free uPVC column pipes for submersible pumps, making sure that pure stream water was available end-to-end. This also ensured that there was no level of lead poisoning at the water source. It reflected the company’s mission to protect the environment.
Commissioning of Hosur plant, Tamil Nadu for piping products
The Hosur manufacturing plant enabled Astral to connect with the South India. Having established itself in the West, the organisation’s commitment to understanding geo-specific needs of the customer was seen in this expansion.
SALMAN KHAN COMES ON BOARD AS BRAND AMBASSADOR
To establish itself as a serious player in the market, the company brought Bollywood heartthrob Salman Khan on board as its Brand Ambassador. The brand was strengthened through its focused marketing campaigns across the country.
BOND IT LTD, UK, JOINS ASTRAL FAMILY
Having evolved into one of the leading adhesive manufacturers in India, Resinova Chemie Ltd, has a wide range of products and popular brands catering to the markets across India. Astral’s acquisition of this company showcased its commitment to be a one-stop solution provider for industrial and consumer needs in the real estate space.
RESINOVA CHEMIE LIMITED, KANPUR JOINS ASTRAL FAMILY
Having evolved into one of the leading adhesive manufacturers in India, Resinova Chemie Ltd, had a wide range of products and popular brands. Astral’s acquisition of this company showcased its commitment to be a one-stop solution provider for industrial and consumer needs in the real estate space.
ASTRAL SILENCIO PRODUCT LAUNCH
Introducing Astral Silencio, Mr. Nikhil Meswani (GM- Reliance Industries) inaugurates the Astral Silenco system - one of the world’s best low-noise drainage piping systems.
CPVC PRO PRODUCT LAUNCH
Astral launched CPVC PRO, one of the most certified CPVC Piping Systems in India. The backward integration process of manufacturing the its own CPVC compound contributed to the GOI’s initiative - “Make in India”.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
- India’s Most Attractive Pipe Brand Award
- India’s Most Trusted Brand Award
- ET Inspiring Business Leaders of India Award
These awards reiterated to the nation of Astral’s commitment to growth and innovation
Astral Pipes - A Fortune 500 India Company
Astral Hits the billion-dollar market cap. Characterized by Innovation at every milestone, Astral broke new ground; became a Fortune 500 India Company, and went beyond category codes.
ASTRAL ADHESIVES - SANTEJ PLANT COMMISSIONED
Envisaging growth, Astral Adhesives set up a manufacturing plant in Santej, Gandhinagar. This has helped fortify the sales and supply chain infrastructure.
COMMISSIONING OF GHILOTH PLANT FOR PIPING PRODUCTS
Astral’s Piping plant is commissioned in Ghiloth, Rajasthan with a mandate to bring in the piping revolution to the North on the back of seeing success in the West and South of India.
REX POLY EXTRUSION 2018 JOINS ASTRAL FAMILY
Rex Poly Extrusion, a company that has been operating for more than 3 decades, manufactures piping systems for sewerage and storm water channelling, cable protection, sub-surface drainage, and urban infrastructure. On acquiring Rex Poly Extrusion, Astral has widened its product offering to enhance its commitment to the piping market.
Astral forays into the Water Storage business category
With the introduction of India’s first Anti-Viral Water Tanks with copper shields, Astral forays into the water storage tank segment.
Astral Pipes ropes in Ranveer Singh as the Brand Ambassador
To strengthen brand recall and reinforce the brand consideration, Astral enrols Bollywood heart-throb, Ranveer Singh as its Brand Ambassador. Ranveer’s popularity and Astral’s commitment to innovation and growth has forged a great partnership.
Astral enters into Sanitaryware & Faucet business category
To enhance its brand equity in the Southern markets, Astral brought the Icon Star - Allu Arjun as the Brand Ambassador.
Astral pipes signs Allu Arjun as the brand Ambassador for southern market
To enhance its brand equity in the Southern markets, Astral brought the Icon Star - Allu Arjun as the Brand Ambassador.
Astral acquires the controlling stake in Gem Paints; ventures into the paints category
Having served the real estate community for more than two decades, Astral acquired controlling stakes in Bangalore-based Gem Paints to provide a complete portfolio of paint products and solutions.
Astral Pipes' Cuttack Plant gets operational
Having established its presence in the West, South, and North, Astral Pipes commissioned its Cuttack plant with the intention of strengthening its presence and connecting with the industry in the eastern region. Cuttack’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility produces pipes and water tanks.