We are a global chemical solution provider, founded in 2019 with a joint venture between Asahi Songwon Colors Limited - leading global manufacturer of phthalocyanine pigments and Tennants Textile Colour Limited - leading UK manufacturer of colour.
We research, develop and produce a range of high-quality organic pigments for the Textiles, Inks, Plastics, Coatings, Paints & Specialty industries.
The Company is a subsidiary of Asahi Songwon Colors Limited.
Asahi Songwon, headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India is a 30 year old Company engaged in manufacturing and supplying phthalocyanine pigments and derivatives products, which finds applications across ink, paints, plastics, textiles and paper industries. Over the years it has differentiated itself from competitors as a leading global manufacturer of pigments, by supplying consistent high quality products to the world's top MNCs. Its principal manufacturing facilities are at Padra, Vadodara, Gujarat, India.
Whereas, Tennants Group is a 70 year old Company producing a wide range of dispersions tailored to optimise their suitability to a range of applications based in the United Kingdom. In 2016 TTC also added solvent, plasticiser and varnish products to their portfolio. Today they export to over 50 countries and deliver excellence in colour for a range of markets.
We aim to utilize innovation and create value by developing socially responsible and sustainable pigments:
Customer First
Be driven by our customers' requirements. Flexibility to deliver beyond customer expectations - go the extra mile. Be a trusted partner.
Continuous Improvement
Always welcome new ideas for improvement. Lead not follow. Improving our people, products and procedures.
Dedication and Loyalty
We take accountability and responsibility for functions in the office, laboratory and factory by demonstrating commitment to customers, suppliers and coworkers.
Safety
No compromises. We all take responsibility for the safety of our products and people.
Social Responsibility
We go beyond compliance in order to ensure that our products and actions are mindful of sustainable development that protects the environment.
Chairperson
She holds a Bachelor's degree in Law and Philosophy & Sanskrit, and a Masters' degree in English Literature. A renowned Women Entrepreneur of India, she has the distinction of being the First Elected Lady as a President of Gujarat Chambers of Commerce and Industry in 68 years. She has been a Director in Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Ltd., Gujarat State Handloom House Corporation and Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI). She on the Board of Asahi Songwon Colors Limited and AksharChem India Limited.
Managing Director & CEO
A major in Finance with a minor in Economics, from Lehigh University, USA. He overlooks the Company's operations, finance, production, marketing and strategic development. Prior to his stint with the Company, he worked for Krieger Associates, New Jersey (USA), one of the most influential currency and option traders in USA. He is also on the Board of Asahi Songwon Colors Limited, The Anup Engineering Limited and AksharChem (India) Limited.
Director
Mr. Michael Gary Hughes is on the Board of Tennants Consolidated Limited since 2012 and heads up (as Chairman) all the Colour Companies within the Tennants Group. He is a Director of Charles Tennant Canada and has lead responsibility for M&A for TCL. Mr. Michael Gary Hughes was previously Managing Director of James M Brown Limited (A Tennants Group Company) for 12 Years.
Director
Mr. Timothy Sydney William Glenn is a Chartered Accountant of over 22 years. He is also a Main Board Director on the Tennants Group Parent (Tennants Consolidated Limited) also Director of Tennants Tar Distillers and Engineering supplies Limited, Belgrave Contract Management Limited, Wall and Ceilings International Limited and Clarles Tennants and Company (Northern Ireland) Limited. He is also Head of M&A for the Tennants Group. He has over 17 years experience at Board level in industry following his responsibilities as Associate Director with KPMG.
Director
Mr. John is an MBA qualified Colour Chemist by background, transitioning from the lab into technical sales and commercial to become Managing Director of James M Brown and BIP in 2018 & 2021 respectively.
Starting January, 2023, as part of an enhanced strategy, John has taken on a Leadership role within the Colour Group of Companies for Tennants Consolidated and becomes Managing Director for Tennants Textile Colours (TTC Ltd) and MIFAR Srl (Italy) in addition to James M Brown & BIP.
He is having over 20 years working in the colour industry and 15 years within the Tennants Group, John brings a wealth of knowledge, leadership and expertise to the role.
Director
A Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering with a Minor in Sustainable Energy, from the prestigious Northwestern University, USA . He has a high school degree in the International Baccalaureate Board from the renowned UWCSEA, Singapore. Prior to joining the Company, he has worked with Deloitte gaining exposure to the Indian business environment and knowledge of the brown field acquisition process. He also worked at DIC (Dainippon Ink and Chemicals) of Japan to better understand operations and management in the chemical industry.
Executive Director
Mr. Miteshkumar N. Patel is Bachelor of Science (B.sc) & Master of BusinessAdministration (MBA).
He was Senior Vice President Techno Commercial and Strategy Execution of the Company. He is having over more than 18 years in Chemical Industry. He associated with the Asahi Songwon Colors Limited Since 2006. His core areas are commercial, new project and strategy execution. He is Executive Director of Asahi Songwon Colors Limited.
It’s sense of pride for us to be India’s own local brand and we appreciate the initiative taken by Indian Government and Millions of Indian people of #VocalForLocal. Our products are 100% made in India, for the Indians by the Indians and with the sense of pride and belongingness; we pledge to help in making India Better, Brighter, Stronger and Self Independent