H & R Johnson (India), a Division of Prism Cement Limited and The Energy and Research Institute (TERI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding on May 18, 2010 to formalize their collaboration to develop and manufacture a cost effective ceramic membrane for filtration of Sugar cane juice in Sugar Industry. The use of membrane is sought to improve yield and quality of Sugar during manufacturing, thus enhancing profitability within the industry.
Through this collaboration, HRJ and TERI will be conducting research together to upscale the technology and commercialize this membrane for clarification of sugar cane juice in the course of production of sugar. This technology would have a number of advantages over existing methods and generate immense profitability for the industry if the technology is successfully established.
Mr. M. M. Joshi, Director, Technology Dissemination and Enterprise Development, TERI(L) & Mr. G.S. Patnaik, SBU Head( IPNR & IB), H & R Johnson (India) (R)
About H & R Johnson (India)
Established in the year of 1958, H & R Johnson (India) is the undisputed market leader in the tile industry since last 50 years across various product categories. Today, it enjoys the recognition of being the only entity to offer end-to-end solutions of Tiles, Bath products and Kitchens. During the year-ending March 31, 2010 the Division’s revenues touched Rs. 1187 crores. The Division’s sales volume during the year also crossed 37 million square meters in tiles. H & R Johnson (India) conducts research and development activities through its IPNR (Industrial Products & Natural Resources) division
About TERI
The Energy and Resources Institute, TERI, established in 1974, is a dynamic and flexible organization with a global vision and local focus. TERI is best described as an independent, not-for-profit research institute focused on issues relating to energy, environment, and sustainable development and devoted to efficient and sustainable use of natural resources. The institute has grown and evolved from a documentation and information dissemination centre to carry out research, training and demonstration projects and has developed expertise in the area of environment, energy, policy, governance, biotechnology and renewable resources. Based in New Delhi, the institute has a national presence with regional offices in Bangalore, Goa, Guwahati and Mumbai, and staff presence in Japan, Malaysia and UAE. It has set up affiliate institutes –TERI-North America in Washington D.C, USA and TERI-Europe in London, UK.