About
Glen Industries Ltd. (GIL), based in Kolkata, is a leading manufacturer of thin wall food containers and compostable straws, committed to eco-friendly packaging solutions.
With state-of-the-art facilities and a strong presence in both domestic and international markets, GIL serves major FMCG companies and exports to regions like the USA, Europe, and the Middle East.
Focused on innovation and growth, GIL plans to expand its capacity and reach Rs. 500 crores in annual sales by 2027.
Leadership
Lalit Agrawal
Chairman
Nikhil Agrawal
CEO
Niyati Seksaria
Director
Journey
1998 : Beginnings
Mr. Lalit Agrawal, a technocrat from BITS Pilani and IIT Kharagpur, enters the business world with Ostern Pvt. Ltd., manufacturing ballpoint pens.
2021: Expansion and
Transfer of Thin Wall
Container Business
The thin wall food containers business is officially transferred to GIL. Production capacity expands significantly, reaching 650MT per month.
2010: Diversification
into Packaging
Ostern Pvt. Ltd. ventures into manufacturing thin wall food containers, marking the company’s entry into the packaging industry.
2022: Launch of
Compostable
Straws and
Major Regulatory
Approval
GIL introduces U-shaped straws made from PLA and Paper following the Government of India’s ban on single-use plastics. Glen becomes the largest producer of U-shaped straws in India and receives approval from the CPCB.
2019: Formation of
Glen Industries
GIL is established, beginning with the production of thin wall food containers and compostable straws using advanced machinery from Japan, Taiwan, and China.
2024-25: Future
Expansion Plans
GIL plans to invest over Rs. 100 crores to expand its production capabilities, including new manufacturing units for thermoformed food packaging and paper cups. The expansion is set to increase the company’s sales to Rs. 500 crores by 2027.
