The roots of our company stretch back more than 100 years. Today, Hüttenes-Albertus is a globally successful family business.
Gargi Industries, founded in 1959 by Mr. Vishwamitra Kapur, began as a small operation in Mumbai, manufacturing basic foundry products like De-Sulphuriser blocks, Ferro Alloy, and coatings. In the early years, the founder and his son Mr. Vinod Kapur, divided responsibilities, with the father handling production and quality control, and the son managing sales, finance, and customer relations.
Mr. Vishwamitra Kapur
Mr. Vinod Kapur
Mr. Vicky Kapur
In 1974, the son initiated a partnership with HA Germany, leading to the formation of a joint venture, Gargi Huttenes Albertus Pvt. Ltd., in 1988. This collaboration introduced advanced technologies like Shell Resin and Cold Box resin to Indian foundries.
Despite challenges, Gargi HA helped meet the growing demand for critical castings, particularly in the automotive sector. The company also expanded with a new factory in 2007, completing production in a record 18 months.
"We do not strive to sell what is currently in our product catalouge, but to develop and manufacture products that will helps foundries solve problems."
Quote from a company publication of the 1970s
A tradition of innovation
The revolution of the foundry industry continued as increased mechanisation and automation were followed by calls for more environmentally-friendly solutions.
New core binder technologies ranging from shell moulding, furan resin, water glass, warm/hot box to cold box and inorganics were developed and quickly adopted by core shops. Foundry additives, including feeders and coatings, gradually expanded the company’s product portfolio.
From 1962 onwards, HA also extended its presence abroad. From its first subsidiary in France, the company branched out into other European countries, North and South America, Africa, Australia and Asia over the next few decades.
The HA Group is today represented in more than 30 countries.
Our milestones
A great deal has happened since the German “Albertuswerke” was founded in Hanover in 1905. Today, Hüttenes-Albertus and its subsidiaries are a highly successful international group of companies.
Please follow our Indian milestones:
1959 | Foundation
Late Vishwamitra Kapur, a well known foundryman and metallurgist started the company in November 1959 with a team of seven in a small unit in Mumbai.
1960 | Gargi Nerul plant
The first production of CO2 based Garcobond was taken up in March 1960 to make the maiden dispatch.
1976 | Relocation of Manufacturing Unit
Relocation of the factory to a new location at Vashi, New Mumbai in 1976, to house a larger manufacturing unit
1987 | Joint Hands with HA
Gargi signed joint venture with Hüttenes-Albertus Chemische Werke GmbH, Germany, world leaders in resin and coatings for foundry industry. With this collaboration, in 1987, Gargi introduced the world class products, providing latest technology with tailor-made resins and coatings for foundry industry, and was renamed ‘Gargi Huttenes Albertus Pvt Ltd’ (GHA).
1989 | New Manufacturing Unit at Nerul
Production started in Gargi Huttenes Albertus, Nerul
2005 | GHA in Emirates
Gargi Hüttenes Albertus Emirates, Fujairah, Middle East Market
2009 | New Manufacturing Unit at Khopoli
Gargi Hüttenes Albertus, Khopoli, state-of-the-art manufacturing plant set up
New Sleeve Manufacturing Unit
Today for tomorrow
The company’s 1,800 employees are dedicated to providing our customers around the world with expert advice and support. Systematic expansion builds on existing business to strengthen the leading position of Hüttenes-Albertus in the global foundry markets.
Standing still means falling behind. At HA, we combine tradition with innovation. We learned from our founding fathers that innovation is the decisive driving force. Therefore, we constantly continue to refine and improve our products and solutions. With such strong and stable roots, we are able to look beyond the horizon as we strive to innovate, add value for our customers and protect the environment.
The company achieved two significant milestones in late 2017 with the inauguration of two innovation hubs, the HA Center of Competence (CoC) and a new laboratory in the Hanover region. Hüttenes-Albertus aspires to be the world’s most innovative foundry chemistry company and fully recognises the importance of innovation as one of the key factors for maintaining a competitive advantage.