Adani Wilmar has commenced operations at its integrated food
processing plant in Gohana, State Haryana. The inauguration was celebrated with
the first dispatch of 100 metric tonnes of rice.
This food complex is one of the largest in the country built
with a capital outlay of Rs 1,298 crore coming from IPO proceeds. The plant is
poised to become a major economic catalyst for the region, with projections to
generate 2000 jobs through direct and indirect employment.
The company’s largest greenfield project - an expansive
integrated food complex is progressing steadily, bringing vision to life: till
date over, 10,000 MT of steel structure, 7,500 MT of Tor steel, and 100,000
cement bags have been utilized, marking significant milestones in this
ambitious endeavor. The project required, consumed extensive engineering
efforts in planning, design, and execution, laying the groundwork for a
transformative infrastructure set to revolutionize food production.
The facility, meticulously designed by Larsen & Toubro
Technology Services (L&T), spans across 85 acres and is equipped with
advanced technology to produce a comprehensive range of food products. With a
total annual production capacity of 627,000 MT, the plant will manufacture
4,50,000 MT of food products including rice, wheat flour, suji, rawa, and
maida, along with 2,00,000 MT of edible oils such as mustard oil, rice bran
oil, and cottonseed oil, apart from Mustard DOC and Ricebran DOC for animal
feed.
Adani Wilmar is one of the few large FMCG food companies in India to offer most of the essential kitchen commodities for Indian consumers, including edible oil, wheat flour, rice, pulses and sugar. Its products are offered under a diverse range of brands across a broad price spectrum and cater to different customer groups.
Source: Ace Equity