Eminent and Illustrious Dr. Shashikant Garware, a visionary leader and the doyen of India’s polyester revolution, has transformed the industrial landscape with his extraordinary thought leadership & pioneering mindset. A true titan of industry and a beacon of philanthropy, his legacy continues to inspire. Born into the renowned Garware family, Dr. Garware inherited a profound legacy from his father, the late Padma Bhushan awardee Dr. Balchandra Digambar Garware, affectionately known as 'Abasaheb Garware.' His education in the UK provided him with a global perspective and a visionary mindset, which he harnessed upon returning to India to revolutionize Garware Polyester, marking a new era of technological advancement.
Distinguished & Admired Dr. Shashikant B Garware's vision and leadership have been pivotal to the company's remarkable success. His pioneering spirit and commitment to innovation has driven Garware Polyester to achieve extraordinary milestones. Under his guidance, the company has embraced cutting-edge technology and fostered a culture of excellence. Dr. Garware's influence is evident in the company's sustained growth and its sterling reputation for quality and reliability.
In the 1980s and 1990s, Dr. Garware's innovative approach led to the success of Garware Video Cassettes (GVC), which became a household name and a primary source of entertainment for home. His innovations, including the patented UV-stabilized polyester film and paint protection films, demonstrate his dedication to quality and technological progress. These contributions have solidified Garware Polyester’s reputation for excellence and set newer industry standards.
The birth of Garware Motors Ltd - a company that dealt in the trade of imported cars.
The formation of an organisation that operated in the plastics industry.
The takeover of Vasco Plastic Corp.
Garware plastic introduced new plastic production technologies.
The introduction of new technologies to create a new line of plastic moulded products saw the emergence of polyester films.
Two new plants were introduced in Aurangabad (polyester films) and Nashik (metallising unit), exports to the Middle-east commenced.
The birth of Garware Plastics & Polymer ltd produced breakthrough products like Garfilm, Sun Control, X-ray film, and Garvare Video Cassettes (GVC). The first US patent and the commission for a polyester chips plant was received.
Newly established plants with improved efficiency, more installation capacity and modern technology, polyester chips were introduced.
The preparation for a new era was complete with the amalgamation of Great Designs PPL and Garware Chemicals ltd into Garware Polyester Ltd.
The technological revolution helped the company create several new products to solve the problems of consumers and file numerous patents.
Garware Hi-Tech Films was born with high-performance polyester film products made using futuristic technology to safeguard consumers’ possessions.
Innovation Award by Confederation of Indian Industry
Top Exporter for 4 decades by PlexConcil