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Ion Exchange and Bharat Petroleum announce strategic marketing initiative

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Last Updated : Jan 20 2013 | 10:14 PM IST
  • Towards better health of people & cars 
  • Available across 45 BPCL petrol pumps in Mumbai
  • A Zero Cash transaction scheme

Ion Exchange (India) Limited, pioneers in water management and home water solutions,  and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd., a global Fortune 500 oil company today announced an alliance which is one-of-its-kind, for a monsoon initiative that takes care of the health of people and their cars.  A unique aspect of the scheme is that it is zero cash transaction. 

  • When you purchase Speed petrol from a Bharat Petroleum petrol pumps in Mumbai, you get the equivalent value of redeemable coupons from Ion Exchange to buy their well-known ZeroB drinking water purifiers.  So with purchase of Speed worth Rs.1500 you get coupons worth Rs. 1500, and a spend of   Rs. 1000 on Speed, gets coupons worth Rs. 1000.
  • When you buy BPCL’s Mac Lubricant you get ZeroB Suraksha, Ion Exchange’s tap attachment water purifier, absolutely free.

The scheme will be available across 45 Bharat Petroleum petrol pumps in Mumbai. The petrol pumps will also carry co-branded hoardings of both the companies, and kiosks displaying Ion Exchange ZeroB purifiers.

This tie-up is one of the many innovative initiatives by Ion Exchange which is a win-win for all involved.

Commenting on the alliance, Mr. Rajesh Sharma, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Ion Exchange, said “During the monsoons, water contamination generally increases  giving rise to many waterborne diseases that seriously affect the health of  people; vehicles too have to weather  very rough conditions which take a heavy toll on their running and maintenance.  We are delighted to partner with Bharat Petroleum to spread awareness on preventive measures for both sets of problems.  Ion Exchange brings it vast expertise in providing potable water solutions. Petrol stations can prove to be an ideal venue for us to educate consumers on the benefits of safe drinking water and to provide them with proper solutions”

Speaking on the occasion Mr.  Shyamal Bhattacharya, General Manager Marketing - Lubes,  BPCL,  said  “It  has  always  been  our endeavor  at  BPCL  to  introduce  innovations  that  attract  customers  and  enhance the buying experience at our petrol stations. The added attraction of the association with Ion Exchange is that our esteemed customers shall get the benefit of a healthier life for themselves and their families”.

About Ion Exchange (India) Limited: Ion Exchange (India) pioneered water treatment in India and is today the country's premier company in water and environment management, with a strong international presence.

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Specialists in water and waste water treatment for over four decades, Ion Exchange offers total water solutions for industry, homes and communities. Integrating process technology, design engineering and project management capability, Ion Exchange takes end-to-end responsibility - planning, integrating and managing water on supply, quantity, quality, discharge and environmental fronts. The company has provided installations for diverse industries in India and abroad, from nuclear and thermal power plant, fertilizer, refinery, automobile, electronics and textile industries.

Ion Exchange offers a range of drinking water purifiers and water conditioners to provide total water care for homes. From drinking, cooking, bathing, laundry and swimming pools, to sewage treatment/ recycle systems that provide assurance to residential complexes against water shortages. Zero B, Range, Sapphire, Wall-Mount RO, Intello, Solar, Suraksha Plus -Non-electric storage water purifier, Pristine & Ultimate RO- Table top reverse osmosis purifier. Resiline - On line purifier for residential use, Suraksha -On tap purifier in kitchens are some of the home solutions products the company manufacturers. The company also provides water stations, water vending machines for retailing purified water at railway stations, bus depots, shopping malls, places of pilgrimage and to other public places.

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First Published: Jul 18 2009 | 6:58 PM IST

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