AGI Greenpac Ltd - Stock Valuation and Financial Performance

AGI Greenpac was incorporated as Hindustan Twyfords in 1960 by the Somany family (promoter group) in collaboration with Twyfords, UK, to introduce vitreous china ceramic sanitaryware in India. The Company changed its name to Hindustan Sanitaryware & Industries in 1969 and has since been popularly known as ‘HSIL’. In March 2009, the company name changed to HSIL. On May 11, 2022, the company’s name has been changed to AGI Greenpac.

The company’s pioneering zeal and its pursuit of excellence have been the defining traits of its journey over the years. It has been its steadfast ambition to deliver only the best, and this holds true when it comes to the Packaging Products business.

The company entered the venture in 1981, with the acquisition of ‘The Associated Glass Industries Limited’ (AGI), and diversified into the manufacturing of PET bottles with the acquisition of Garden Polymers Private Limited (GPPL) in 2011.

The company commenced the production of security caps and closures under the brand ‘AGI Clozures’ since 2018, further bolstering its portfolio with patented and technologically superior products that prevent counterfeiting of packaged products in liquor and edible oil industries. It has relied on its deep industry knowledge, top engineering calibre, design excellence and technology adoption to deliver products which are world class and cater to consumer needs across industries.

Business area of the company

The company is engaged in the production of various packaging products including glass containers, speciality glass products, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles and products, and security caps and closures. Over the years, its state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities and its concerted efforts to deliver a wide range of best in-class products have enabled its to consolidate its position among the top packaging products companies in the country and as a leader in glass container packaging.

Certifications

• DMF - Quality Assurance for supply to US pharmaceutical market
• ISO 15378:2011 and 2017 - Quality Management System to provide primary packaging material for medicinal products
• FSSC 22000 - Food Safety System
• ISO 9001:2008 and 2015 - Quality Management System
• ISO 14001:2015 - Environment Management System
• OHSAS 18001: 2007 - Occupational Health and Safety Management System

Manufacturing Output

AGI Glaspac

• Soft drink
• Beer
• Liquor
• Wine
• Pharma
• Chemicals
• Retail
• FMCG
• Cosmetics
• Perfumery

AGI Plastek

• PET bottles
• High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) bottles
• Polypropylene (PP) products

AGI Clozures

• Counterfeit-resistant security caps and closures

Awards

FY2018-19

• Moonbow by Hindware was awarded the title of ‘The Extraordinaire Brand, 2018’ by Nexbrands Inc. in February 2019.
• Moonbow was also awarded ‘The Economic Times Best Lifestyle Brand, 2018’ award in February 2019. This acknowledged Moonbow as a class-leading lifestyle brand that represents all things modern, smart, aesthetically appealing and futuristic.

FY2019-20

• Double Gold at SIP Awards, California for Labrodog and Three Monkeys Whiskey.
• Recognised as Strategic Partner and Most Innovative Designs by ABInBev.
• Bhongir plant secured 5-star rating at CII - SR EHS Excellence Awards, 2019.
• Hyderabad plant awarded 4-star rating at CII - SR EHS Excellence Awards, 2019.
• Nestle India awarded ‘Valued Supply Partner’ and membership of the ‘Golden Circle’.
• ‘A’ category supplier by GSK Pharma

FY2020-21

• AGI Glaspac-Hyderabad Unit won the Best Safety Systems Excellence Awards from FICCI.
• AGI Clozure won ‘Excellence in Product Innovation’ Award from the Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry- FTCCI Excellence Awards-2019.

FY2021-22

• Received National Feather Awards in ‘Best in Class Manufacturing Award - Glass Manufacturing’.
• Bhongir plant was awarded ‘The Golden Peacock Environment Management Award’.
• Received SADEX/SMETA certification for its Dharwad plant.
• Great Place to Work Certification.

History and milestones

• 1960:  Hindustan Sanitaryware & Inds Ltd (HSIL) was incorporated as Hindustan Twyfords Ltd in 1960 by the Somany Group in collaboration with Twyfords, Ltd., UK., to introduce Vitreous China Ceramic Sanitaryware for the first time in India.
• 1962:  Sanitaryware plant was commissioned at Bahadurgarh and the plant was inaugurated by the then Chief Minister of Punjab Sardar Kairon.
• 1981:  HSIL acquired Associated Glass Industries Limited (AGI), a loss making and closed company at Hyderabad.
• 1989:  HSIL acquired Krishna Ceramics Ltd, manufacturers of Sanitaryware at Bibinagar (AP), a loss making company
• 1990:  HSIL installs first state of the art open flame tunnel kiln from UK to bring in the latest technology for firing of Sanitaryware.
• 1998:  HSIL receives Quality Management Systems certification. ISO 9002 
• 1999: Rated one of Forbes Global 100 Best Small & Medium Companies (Revenues less than U.S.$500 million per annum).  1999:  HSIL acquired Raasi Ceramics at Hyderabad to further strengthen its market share in the South
• 1999:  HSIL receives Environment Management Systems EN ISO 14001
• 2001 HSIL receives Quality Management Systems certification. ISO 9001:2000.
• 2003:  HSIL signs a strategic partnership with Sanitec of Europe to bring in their largest selling European brand 'KERAMAG' to India.
• 2003:  HSIL receives OHSAS 18001: 1999 certifications.
• 2004:  HSIL is awarded 'Business Superbrand ' by the super Brand Council.
• 2005:  HSIL voted the fastest growing building products company in sanitaryware & tiles category by Construction World Magazine 
• 2006:  HSIL signs strategic partnership with 'TEUCO' the world leaders in Wellness Products to offer complete range of wellness products in India.
• 2006:  Trusted by millions of household, Hindware awarded ‘Consumer Validated Super brand’ status. Award given by London based brand institute. Hindware is awared 'Consumer Superbrand' by the Super Brand Council.
• 2006:  Hindware receives the 'Mera Brand Award' - Indias Most preferred brand.
• 2006:  Hindware rated 75th amongst “The 100 most valuable brands in India” by the 4P’s journal (the only bathroom brand in this selection).
• 2007:  HSIL forays, through its subsidiary - Hindware Home Retail Pvt Ltd, into the retail sector. Launches Home Interior Fashion Mega stores providing speciality home interior solutions under the EVOK Brand.
• 2007:  HSIL figures Most Admired 100 companies list by 4P B&M magazine.
• 2007:  Hindware rated 75th amongst “The 100 most valuable brands in India” by the 4P’s journal (the only bathroom brand in this selection). 
• 2007:  Hindware Receives Readers Digest Trusted Brand GOLD Award.
• 2007:  HSIL voted the fastest growing building products company in sanitaryware & tiles category by Construction World Magazine 3 years continuously 2005-07. 
• 2008:  The first EVOK store is opened at Faridabad, Haryana.
• 2008:  The Second EVOK store gets started at Delhi.
• 2008:  Hindware Receives Readers Digest Trusted Brand GOLD Award.
• 2008:  Hindware Poncho Design for Kids awarded the Elle Decor International Design Award.
• 2009:  HSIL sets up second green field container glass factory at Bhongir, Andhra Pradesh with a production capacity of 425 tonnes/ day.
• 2009:  Hindustan Sanitaryware & Inds Ltd is renamed as HSIL LIMITED   2009:  'Hindware Lacasa' the companys First brand store opens at Cochin. 
• 2009:  Trusted by millions of household, Hindware awarded ‘Consumer Validated Super brand’ status. Award given by London based brand institute. Hindware is awared 'Consumer Superbrand' by the Super Brand Council Only sanitaryware brand to get the award
• 2009:  Hindware Receives Readers Digest Trusted Brand PLATINUM Award, Only Sanitaryware Company to get the Platinum Award
• 2009:  HSIL wins the Golden Peacock Environment Management Award.  2009:  EVOK opens it next store at Gurgaon and Gaziabad
• 2009:  'Hindware Lacasa' the companys second brand store opens at Mumbai.
• 2010: HSIL - Acquisition in UK.
• 2011: Hind Sanitry - Share Purchase Agreement with M/s Garden Poly.- Hindware launches a vibrant new Identity.
• 2012: Became the first Indian company to be felicitated with the UPC star rating by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical officials (IAPMO).
• 2013: Honoured with the ‘Best Bathroom Fixtures’ Good Homes Award by ZEE channel.
• 2018-19: Launched two new air coolers - Snowcrest 24 HG and Snowcrest 23 HO to cater to modern, e-commerce and general trade. These launches took the total SKU’s to 26.
• 2018-19: Launched brand Hindware Calisto, in alliance with e-commerce major, Flipkart.
• 2019-20: Installed robotic system to increase efficiency and consistency that further enhance the quality of the products.
• 2019-20: Set up pressure casting machines for wash basins, increasing productivity in terms of effective space utilisation, and lowering dependence on manual labour.
• 2020-21: Received SADEX/SMETA certification for Selaqui plant.
• 2021-22: Commissioned a new cullet sorting machine at Bhongir to improve cullet quality and availability, which would enable it to increase the usage of cullet in the furnace from 35% to 45%.
• 2021-22: Inaugurated 996.96 kWp grid-connected rooftop solar power unit at its Hyderabad plant on 8 May 2021; it is expected to generate 1,348 MWh/year solar power and help reduce 804 tonnes of CO2 emission/year.