Primo Chemicals (formerly known as Punjab Alkalies & Chemicals) is one of the prominent Indian manufacturers of essential industrial chemicals. Since beginning commercial production in January 1984, they have become a leading producer of Caustic Soda, with a daily capacity of over hundreds of tonnes. Caustic Soda is a crucial chemical used in industries such as paper, soap and aluminium production.

Beyond Caustic Soda, the company offers a diverse range of products, including Hydrochloric Acid, Liquid Chlorine, Hydrogen Gas, Aluminium Chloride, Stable Bleaching Powder and Caustic Soda Flakes. This broad portfolio serves various sectors, including water treatment, textiles and aquaculture. Committed to sustainability, the company employs ecofriendly and cost-effective technologies. Their dedication to safety and a highly skilled workforce makes them a dependable supplier for businesses in need of high-quality industrial chemicals.

Business area of the company

The company is a prominent producer of Caustic Soda. It also produces valuable by-products such as Hydrochloric Acid, Liquid Chlorine, and Hydrogen gas, etc.

Products of the company 

• Caustic Soda Lye 
• Caustic Soda Flakes 
• Hydrochloric Acid
• Liquid Chlorine
• Sodium Hypochlorite
• Hydrogen Gas 
• Stable Bleaching Powder
• Aluminium Chloride

Awards and recognition

• Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial National Award' for excellence in Industry, National Award for Excellence in Energy Conservation
• Punjab State Safety Award for Largest Reduction in Frequency Rate of Accidents in Chemical Industry (more than 5 lac manhour group).
• Their employees have got 'Vishwakarma Rashtriya Puruskar' from Government of India
• 'Kirt Shromani' & 'Kirt Veer' Awards in the field of Safety & Productivity from Government of Punjab.

History and milestones:

• 1975: Incorporated as Punjab Alkalies Limited
• 1983: Company was renamed, Company’s equity shares issued to public.
• 1984: Commenced operations with an installed capacity of 37,059 TPA of Caustic Soda and 16,500 TPA of Liquid Chlorine.
• 1988: Transition from graphite anodes to dimensionally stable metal anodes, with the installation of an anode control and protection device.
• 1991: The installed capacities for Caustic Soda Lye and Liquid Chlorine have been raised to 41,152 TPA and 29,700 TPA, respectively.
• 1992: The installed capacity of Caustic Soda Lye has been increased to 50,820 TPA.
• 1995: A 100 TPD grassroots plant using HOECHSTUHDE Membrane Cell Technology was commissioned (now Unit-I). The installed capacity of Caustic Soda Lye increased to 83,820 TPA and Chlorine production rose to 52,800 TPA.
• 1998: Conversion of the existing 170 TPD Mercury Cell Plant to 200 TPD Membrane Cell Plant (now Unit-II).
• 2019: Conversion of the existing 200 TPD Membrane Cell Plant (Unit-II) from generation 3 to a new 6th generation Membrane Cell Plant.
• 2020: Appointment of new management.
• 2022: Manufacturing capacity increased from 300 TPD to 500 TPD.
• 2022: The company was renamed ‘Primo Chemicals Ltd’ effective December 19, 2022.
• 2022: Additionally, a 49% stake was acquired in Flow Tech Chemicals.
• 2023: Commissioned 100 TPD SBP Plant, 35 MW Captive Power Plant, 50 TPD Aluminium Chloride Plant and 200 TPD Caustic Soda Flaker Plant at its Naya Nangal facility in Punjab.
• 2024: Listed on the National Stock Exchange.