VIA LEW, the Vidarbha Industries Association Lady Entrepreneur Wing, recently organized an enlightening Industrial Visit for its esteemed lady members at the Hindalco Plant and Sungod Agro Farm in Mauda.
Hindalco’s Innovations in Aluminum Production, LEW visits to the Hindalco Plant showcased the company’s commitment to excellence in aluminum production. As a flagship member of the Aditya Birla Group, Hindalco specializes in producing bare foil for pharmaceutical and food applications. Witnessing the best-in-class facilities and state-of-the-art foil manufacturing processes was truly inspiring. Notably, Hindalco excels in producing ultra-light gauge foil below 7 microns and actively promotes the recycling of foil scrap.
Ladies were also impressed by the recent upgrade of facilities from Novelis and the integration of a Solar Plant with over 21,000 panels, currently meeting 25% of their energy demand.
The visit has also clarified the misconceptions around using aluminum foil for food packaging. Learning about the certifications acquired by Hindalco assures us of the company’s dedication to food safety, aligning with the high standards we expect in the industry.”
Harish Talreja, Head of Unit (Foil Plant) and Mrityunjay Pandey, AGM of the unit shown the environmentally friendly manufacturing processes, the state-of-the-art foil rolling facility, and the packaging divisions.
Our industrial tour also visited Sungod Agro Farm, a sustainable agriculture farm that focuses on Khas and lemon grass cultivation. The farm focuses on extracting essential oils and produces biodegradable plates from Khus waste. They also grow organic vegetables and fruits, using a centrally controlled irrigation system. Members gained insights into the economic aspects and sustainable practices of the farm.
Kapil Sahoo and Dhakate from Sungod Agro Farm shown the cultivation of organic vegetables in the farm.
Rashmi Kulkarni, Chairperson of VIA LEW, shared her reflections on the visit. The VIA LEW Industrial Visit to Hindalco and Sungod Agro Farm was a transformative experience for our members. Witnessing innovation in aluminum production and sustainable agriculture practices has not only broadened our horizons but also inspired us to integrate such practices into our businesses.