Mr. Raj Kumar Lohia, born in 1954 into a family renowned for its business heritage, is an alumnus of Kanpur University, where he earned his degree in Economics.
In 1974, at the age of 20, he embarked on his professional career by joining the tradition family business dealing with agriculture produce and in 1975, he joined the textile machinery business of the family under the banner of Lohia Machines Limited where he quickly demonstrated his exceptional skills in leadership and strategic management in trading and manufacturing verticals.
In 1983, Mr. Lohia started Lohia Corp Limited (Formerly Lohia Starlinger Limited). Under his visionary leadership, Lohia Corp has grown to become a global leader in providing advanced solutions to the woven plastics flexible packaging industry around the world for more than 4 decades in over 100+ countries.
Recognized for its exceptional export performance, LCL has received accolades from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, and the Federation of Indian Export Organisations, including the prestigious Niryat Shree Award from the Honourable President of India. Demonstrating its prominence in the Raffia industry, LCL was honoured as the Best Plastics and Polymers Brand by The Economic Times in 2022 and received the esteemed Plasticon Award for contributions to education & innovation.
His quest for diversification led him to form “Threads India Limited” for manufacturing industrial sewing threads with a French collaboration. He also established “Injectoplast” to manufacture auto-components.
He was instrumental in establishing CII in UP which operated from his office for the first two years.
With the prime objective of imparting employability skills to the unemployed youth of the region, Mr. Lohia envisioned the concept of a dedicated Skill Training Centre in 2008. Finally, in 2012, the Technical Training & Research Centre (TTRC) was established, marking the first of its kind initiative for catering to the needs of the Raffia or Technical textile sector. Starting a concept like TTRC is perhaps a one-of-a-kind initiative ever started by any manufacturing company in the world. Over the past seven years, TTRC has produced over 2600 trained technicians and supervisors, supporting the Raffia sector globally. In recognition of its valuable contribution, TTRC was awarded the prestigious “Plasticon Award” for its contribution to education in 2018.
This institute also operates as an authorized Sending Organization (SO) under the Technical Intern Training Program (TITP), facilitating employment opportunities in Japan.
On the global front, Mr. Lohia has led joint ventures and business expansions in Europe, the Middle East, South America, the USA, and China, primarily focusing on plastics and related sectors.
His strategic acquisitions of JJ Jenkins and Leesona in the USA, along with a joint venture with OMGM in Italy, have solidified Lohia Corp’s presence in advanced machinery markets, catering to industries such as monofilaments for medical and slit tapes for defence industries.
Renowned for his commitment to innovation, technical education, and global business excellence, Mr. Lohia has successfully positioned Lohia Corp as a trusted international brand. Competing with top European and Chinese players, his leadership continues to drive the company’s growth and uphold its reputation as a global leader.
Mr. Anant Kanoi, an entrepreneur and business leader with over two decades of experience, excels in building and managing successful businesses while driving innovation, strategic growth, and demonstrating exceptional leadership.
As the founder and promoter of TechFab India, Mr. Kanoi recognized the immense potential of geosynthetics in India and established the company in 2003. Under his visionary leadership, TechFab India has grown into a leading manufacturer of Geosynthetic and Geohazard Mitigation products, transforming the industry with innovative solutions for civil engineering applications.
Mr. Kanoi’s expertise spans a wide range of areas, including Marketing, Business Development, Expansion Planning, Technical Engineering, and Product Development. His MBA educational background armed with the Owner/ President Management (OPM) from Harvard Business School (2023-2025) has further honed his ability to identify emerging business opportunities, formulate strategic business plans, and scale startups leading to success of his ventures. He has a proven track record of building high-performing teams, driving profitability, and providing effective leadership.
Beyond his entrepreneurial success, Mr. Kanoi has made significant contributions to industry organizations. He served as a Founding Director of the Indian Technical Textile Association from April 2010 to September 2012 and was a Council Member at The Synthetic & Art Silk Mills Research Association (SASMIRA) from September 2013 to September 2016.
In recognition of his leadership and contributions to the industry, Mr. Kanoi has been nominated as a Board Member & Trustee of the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) Foundation for the year 2024.
Known for his ability to balance strategic vision with meticulous attention to detail, Mr. Kanoi is committed to making a lasting impact through his ventures. His entrepreneurial journey is marked by his relentless drive to innovate, and he continues to lead his businesses and industry initiatives toward new heights of success.
An entrepreneurial visionary, solution oriented philanthropist and product-engineering maestro are a few avatars of Vissco Group’s Managing Director, Mr. Mayoor Gandhi. A graduate in Mechanical Engineering from University of Detroit, USA, he oversees the company’s manufacturing and R&D functions. His unmatched dedication to help comfort pain in better ways for more people across sections of society has made VISSCO the leader it is today.
Mr. Mayoor Gandhi is a visionary leader, an inspiring figure & played a pivotal role since 1963 in upgrading VISSCO into a Modernized & International looking brand. Under Mr. Mayoor Gandhi’s leadership VISSCO has evolved into the most trusted & preferred healthcare brand providing World-class Orthopaedic, Mobility & Wellness solutions since over 60 years. Mr. Mayoor Gandhi’s vision & dedication ensures that VISSCO is working vigorously to strengthen its roots by not only embracing the latest in technology, but by recruiting top talent and investing in its people.
Alongwith the strong pillars of compassion, innovation & integrity Mr. Mayoor Gandhi’s leadership brings together values & beliefs for maintaining the long-term health and growth of the organization and in honoring commitments made to customers, the community, employees and the environment.
With a wealth of experience spanning more than 50 years Mr. Mayoor Gandhi has played a pivotal role in steering VISSCO towards success.
Like Mr Mayoor says ‘The strength of a tree depends on how firmly its roots are embedded in the soil.’ his presence has always ensured that VISSCO has its roots firmly embedded ensuring continuous growth & success.
Mr.Sanjay Tibrewala serves as the Executive Director and CFO of Fineotex Chemical Limited, India’s fastest-growing specialty textile performance chemical producer and leading exporter. With a rich educational background and over two decades of industry experience, he is recognized as one of the youngest entrepreneurs in the textile chemical field.
Education:
Mr.Sanjay Tibrewala had graduated from Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics from the University of Mumbai in 2001. During his post-graduation, he went on to specialize in Textile Processing and Chemical from the Sasmira University, Mumbai.
Professional Journey:
Mr.Sanjay Tibrewala embarked on his professional journey by establishing a proprietary textile chemical company in 2001, which has now grown into Fineotex Chemical Limited with a market capitalization of approximately Rs. 4,000 crore. With over 20 years of industry experience, he plays a pivotal role in leading the company's strategic initiatives, including business development, geographical expansion, product diversification, and quality improvement programs.
Mr.Sanjay Tibrewala's leadership was instrumental in setting up manufacturing plants in Mahape and Ambernath, India, and negotiating tie-ups with prominent international companies such as Biotex (Malaysia), EuroDye CTC (Belgium), and HealthGuard (Australia). He is dedicated to steering Fineotex towards becoming a successful and professionally managed international group.
Accolades and Recognition:
• Fineotex Chemical Limited is recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in India.
• Listed in the Nifty Micro Index Fund and acknowledged as an A Group listed company with over 1 lakh shareholders.
• Forbes India has honoured Fineotex as 'The dark horse of the specialty chemical industry.
• Financial Times and The Economic Times have ranked Fineotex among the Top 500 Companies of the Asia Pacific, identifying it as a “High-Growth Company Asia-Pacific 2020.
• Fineotex is renowned for its commitment to sustainability in textile chemicals, with certifications such as Bluesign, GOTS 6.0, Ecopassport, OEKO-TEX, SCIVERA, and Green Screen. Its products are sold in nearly 69 countries, contributing to its recognition as a Star Exporter and enhancing India's global reputation in the textile chemical industry.
Industry Perspective and Future Outlook:
Mr.Sanjay Tibrewala reflects on Fineotex's journey of technical advancement, crediting SASMIRA University for its significant contribution to exploring global business opportunities.
He emphasizes the institution's role in enhancing his understanding of textile and chemical intricacies, enabling Fineotex to pioneer new technical solutions and sustainable products for the industry's visionary future. With a focus on universal presence, exponential growth, and judicious financial management, Fineotex is poised to capitalize on the tremendous opportunities within the industry, aiming to make all Indians proud of the textile industry's contributions to the global market.
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