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Shree SV Kabra, Chairman & Managing Director, Kabra Extrusiontechnik
receives “Award for Distinguished Contribution to Plastics Industry”
Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry He began this business in early 1960s with a clear vision
(FICCI) has presented the Award for Distinguished and foresight of becoming the leading group for plastics
Contribution to Plastics Industry to Shri SV Kabra, Chairman industry. Since then, he has guided the group to be the
& Managing Director, Kabra Extrusiontechnik Limited. flag –bearer of Plastics Industry in India & overseas.
(KET) during FICCI Chemicals & Petrochemicals Award
Function of India Chem 2016 International Conference In 2013, he was awarded with the Lifetime Achievement
which was held on 1st September, 2016 at Bombay Award at Vinyl India 2013 conference, a testimony to his
Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. The Awards were given by Shri Pioneer Work in the Plastics Industry of India, An esteemed
Anuj Kumar Bishnoi, Secretary, Department of Chemicals honour to be presented at an International Platform.
& Petrochemicals, Govt of India and Shri Avinash Joshi,
Joint Secretary (Petrochemicals), Govt. of India. He is credited with numerous significant achievements
in his span of work for Indian Plastics Industry, some of
“I’m honoured to receive such a distinction, especially them being -
since it comes from FICCI - the largest, oldest and the
apex business organisation in India,” said Shree S V Kabra. 1. Pioneer in bringing new technology and machinery
“I have a true passion for our industry and its people, and equipment in India.
I’m so grateful to be recognized for my contributions for
this industry.” 2. A leader who has been instrumental in supporting &
promoting India’s Plastics Manufacturing industry at
Mr. Nikhil Meswani (Executive Director, Reliance Industries) international level.
was also amongst the elite contingent of awardees. He was
given award for Outstanding Contribution to Chemicals & 3. Key role in making collaborations with globally
Petrochemicals Industries. renowned companies in Plastics Extrusion Segment.
SV Kabra is the Founder of the Kolsite Group Of Companies Despite his busy schedule, he is actively associated
– India’s leading group in the field of Plastics Extrusion and with the Indian & global plastics fraternity. He is on
Chairman & Managing Director of the Company. Over the the management & executive councils of many reputed
last 54 years, SV Kabra has been the driving force behind plastics organizations in India. Today in his late 70s, he
the growth of Kolsite Group of Companies. still continues to work with equal zeal & enthusiasm for
the industry and wishes that the Indian plastics industry
should progress consistently keeping up with the future
trends & requirements.
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