Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd announced the commencement of commercial production from Wednesday.
The company began its production, termed as 'integration process of the plants' from October, 2000. In the 10-month period since then, the company was engaged in stabilising all units, upgrading the quality of production, trouble shooting at specific plants and fully testing all units at full capacity, a company release said. In this period, HPL also cornered 22 per cent marketshare in the polymer market.
Meanwhile, the company has also restructured its corporate affairs division with Somen Das joining as head, corporate affairs. Henceforth, he will be the official spokesperson for HPL in interactions with media, industry associations and NGOs.
In addition to his role, Das will also be the managing director of Haldia Riverside Estates Ltd (HREL), a wholly owned subsidiary of HPL which is responsible for the construction and management of a model residential township for the petrochemical complex.
Das, an IIM Ahmedabad alumnus has over 22 years experience in marketing, business development and general management across a range of industries both in India and abroad.
