Unilex Colours and Chemicals was originally incorporated as a Public Limited Company under the name of ‘Unilex Exports Limited’ on March 23, 2001 under the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai, Maharashtra. Further, pursuant to Special Resolution passed by the shareholders at the Extra Ordinary General Meeting held on March 26, 2012, the name of the Company was changed from ‘Unilex Exports Limited’ to ‘Unilex Colours and Chemicals Limited’ and a fresh certificate of incorporation consequent upon Change of Name was issued by the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai, Maharashtra

Unilex Colours and Chemicals is engaged in the business of manufacturing of Pigment, and the trading of chemicals and food colours. The pigments manufactured by the company finds diverse applications across various industries such as plastic, rubber, textiles, paper, printing inks, paints and coating. Within Pigments, it specializes in Pigment Blue 15:3 and 15:4. The company’s products are marketed under the registered brand name Unilex. The company caters to both domestic and international markets, providing a wide range of pigment solutions for various industries. Its manufacturing facility is equipped with various machines such as Ball Mill Machine, Root Blower, Silo, Reaction Steel Vessel, Brick Linned Vessel, Rubber Linned Vessel, Drowning Vessel, Spin Flash Dryer, Ribbon Blender, Air Classifier Mill Machine, Air Blender, Filter Press Machine etc. 

The company’s products are manufactured from raw materials such as BM CPC, Caustic Soda Flakes, Gum Rosin, Hydrochloric Acid, Mix Xylene, Additive Monosulphonaled CPC Blue and Unisol SI-20 etc. Its products undergo through examination, testing and evaluation to ensure compliance with specified requirements. Its manufacturing facility holds ISO 9001:2015 certification for quality management in the manufacturing of pigments, food dyes, and drug intermediates. The company is exporting its products to countries including Vietnam, Brazil, Mexico, Nigeria, Russia, Turkey, Netherlands, Poland, China, Spain, Malaysia, Thailand, United Arab Emirates and Uzbekistan. It markets its products through direct marketing, which allows it to connect with potential customers on a personal level and tailor its messaging to their specific needs. 

Business area of the company

Unilex Colours and Chemicals is engaged in the business of manufacturing and dealing in Dyes & Pigments and Food Colours.

History and milestones

• 2001: Incorporation of the Company as “Unilex Exports Limited” under the Companies Act, 1956.
• 2012: Change in the name of the Company from ‘Unilex Exports Limited’ to ‘Unilex Colours and Chemicals Limited’.
• 2016-17: Crossed Total Revenue of Rs 50 crore.
• 2021-22: Crossed Total Revenue of Rs 150 crore.
• 2023: Got Certificate of Recognition for Three Start Export House.
• 2023: 47th CHEMEXCIL Export Award for the outstanding performance in the Basic Chemical, Organic & Inorganic Chemical, including Agro Chemicals panel for the financial year 2017-18 & 2018-19.
• 2024: Got Certificate of SME Grading -IAR-SME-1 which indicates the level of creditworthiness of an SME, adjudged in relation to other SMEs is Highest.