GWRL Profile
Garware-Wall Ropes was established in 1976 by the visionary philanthropist late Mr. B. D. Garware in collaboration with M/s Wall Industries Inc. USA. Subsequently, the Cambridge educated Mr. Ramesh Garware took over the reins of the company. At the helm of affairs till end of 2011, he infused dynamism and the culture of time bound result orientation across the organization. Weaving the core competencies of the organization to suit the emerging needs of the customers, he introduced a slew of far-reaching initiatives like capacity expansion, forward integration of operations, setting up a dedicated netting plant, launching new and fabricated products etc. His entrepreneurial instinct coupled with a humane approach has laid the platform for further growth and consolidation of the organization.
GWRL At A Glance
• Pioneers in the synthetic cordage industry in India
• World’s largest producer of polymer cordages
• Customers spread across 75 countries
• ISO 9001-2008 Certification by BVC, UK
• R&D Unit recognized by the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India
• ‘Star Export House’ status for many years running
• Received the the largest sports goods and sports nets exporter award from the Sports Goods Export Promotion Council, sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce, Govt. of India.
• Quality approach: First Time Right
Salient Features
• Public Limited Company. Listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange since 1978. Also listed on the National Stock Exchange of India.
• Paying dividend every year since inception in 1976
• Carries ‘AAA’ rating- indicating strong financial stability
• Management of the company is overseen by the Board of Directors headed by Chairman and Managing Director Mr. V. R. Garware
• Day to day operations are managed by a team of professional managers having techno- commercial expertise, vast industrial and marketing experience.