3-4-2011

INDUSTRIAL VISIT REPORT FERTILISERS AND CHEMICALS TRAVANCORE Ltd.

ABOUT FACT The Fertilizers And Chemicals Travancore Ltd., (FACT) is Indias pioneering chemical fertilizer manufacturer, located near Cochin in Kerala State, South India. Since inception in 1944, they have witnessed a phenomenal transformation from a manufacturer of fertilizers to a multi-dimensional corporate entity engaged in the manufacture of various fertilizers, allied chemical products, petrochemicals; engineering services, fabrication, design, R&D and consultancy services. DIVISIONS Units of FACT include the two manufacturing divisions Udyogamandal complex (UC) and Cochin division (CD). We visited the Cochin Division on 23.04.2011. The division lies in close proximity to the Cochin refineries.

FACT Engineering and Design Organization: this division was established in the year 1965 for the sustained growth of chemical fertilizer industry. Petrochemical Division: The petrochemical division was established in 1990 for manufacturing caprolactum. Udyogamandal Division: This division looks after the production of ammonium sulphate and was set up in the year 1947.

The other divisions include research and development, computer service center and marketing. PRODUCTS The products manufactured by Fertilizers and Chemical Travancore Limited range from:

Ammonium Sulphate Caprolactum Sulphuric Acid Nitric Acid Ammonia Soda Ash

Fertilizers and Chemical Travancore Limited does fabrication of equipments and engineering consultancies. Besides, the company also manufactures chemicals, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals and hydrometallurgy. The company is one of the eminent companies in Kochi, generating huge revenue.