ADVANCED CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES LTD CHANGE FROM ICI BANGLADESH MANUFACTURERS LTD

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Nature of Business: Manufacturer

Company Introduction:

Advanced Chemical Industries Limited (ACI Limited) is a prominent conglomerate in Bangladesh. The company was initially incorporated in 1973 as ICI Bangladesh Manufacturers Limited. Following the divestment of shares by ICI in 1992, the company was renamed Advanced Chemical Industries (ACI) Limited.

ACI Limited is primarily a manufacturer with extensive operations across several key business segments. These include Pharmaceuticals, where it produces a wide range of generic and branded medicines; Consumer Brands, encompassing various daily necessities and food products; and Agro Business, focusing on crop protection, seeds, fertilizers, and animal health products. The company also has interests in retail through its superstore chains. With a strong commitment to quality and innovation, ACI Limited plays a significant role in Bangladesh's industrial landscape, serving both domestic and international markets with its diverse product portfolio.

ADVANCED CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES LTD (ACI Limited) manufactures or sells a diverse portfolio of products. These include:

Pharmaceutical Products

Generic medicines covering various therapeutic areas such as anti-infectives, cardiovascular, central nervous system, gastrointestinal, respiratory, vitamins, pain management, and dermatological preparations.

Consumer Brands

Food and Beverage: ACI Pure Salt, ACI Pure Spices, ACI Pure Flour (Atta, Maida, Suji), ACI Pure Edible Oil, ACI Pure Mineral Water, various snack products.

Home Care: ACI Aerosol (insecticide), ACI Mosquito Coil, ACI Cleaners, ACI Dishwashing Liquids.

Personal Care: Savlon brand antiseptic liquids, handwashes, soaps; ACI brand soaps, shampoos, toothpastes.

Agribusiness Products

Crop Care: Pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, plant growth regulators.

Public Health: Vector control products.

Seeds: Hybrid seeds for various crops including paddy, maize, and vegetables.

Fertilizer: Micronutrient fertilizers, organic fertilizers.

Animal Health: Veterinary medicines, feed additives, vaccines for livestock and poultry.

Fisheries: Aqua products including fish feed and aquatic health solutions.

Farm Mechanization: Tractors, power tillers, reapers, combine harvesters.

ACI Motors Products

Agricultural Machinery: Tractors (e.g., Mahindra, Sonalika), power tillers, reapers, combine harvesters.

Construction Equipment: Excavators, loaders.

Motorcycles: Yamaha brand motorcycles.

Commercial Vehicles: Light commercial vehicles.

Other Products

Plastics: PVC pipes and fittings.