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A newsletter of JKspotlighMarch-Aprilt 2011 Volume : 3 Glimpses of Annual Sales Review Meeting cum Excursion to Thailand HighlightsHighlights Annual Sales Launch of Review Meeting - J.K. Supreme Pattaya, Thailand Cement New LaunLaunchch of of J .J.K.K. SSupremeuprem Cemente Cement J.K. Cement Ltd. conducted a multi-city launch for J. K. Supreme Cement – a high quality Portland Slang Cement (PSC) during February 17-19, 2011. The product has been proved to defeat even OPC in long term strength and at the same time, is environment-friendly conforming to IS: 455-1989. J . K . S u p r e m e C e m e n t i s technologically advanced in terms of higher strength and durability with special benefits for costal areas and is a must for any marine construction work. Mr. Nitant Shah - GM (CTS) lighting the lamp at the launch of J.K. Supreme Cement in Mangalore Keeping this in mind, launch events were organised in Goa, Mangalore and also Product Application Seminar at the launch of Jaysingpur and Tasgaon in Maharashtra. J.K. Supreme Cement in Madgaon, Goa. Seen in the picture are Mr. Milind Desai - DMO, Product Application Seminars were also Mr. Sunil Parti - A.S.M. & conducted on the occasion which were Mr. Nitant Shah – G.M. (CTS) attended by engineers, retailers and dealers from respective areas. Launch of J.K. Supreme Cement at Jaysingpur Inauguration of Vaastu Puja at the new Club Building - Nimbahera Central Marketing Office - Okhla, New Delhi Shri Madhavkrishna Singhania - Special Executive and Mr. D. Ravisankar - President (Works) inaugurating the Shri Raghavpat Singhania – Spl. Executive and Shri Madhavkrishna Singhania – Spl. Executive along club building at Kailash Nagar, Nimbahera on 18th April, 2011 with other members of Senior management of Delhi Office performing the Vaastu puja on 5th April, 2011 Meet the new spearhead of Strategy & Planning Mr. Antony Joseph, an alumnus of IIM potential in our White Cement Division” says Bangalore, has over 20 years of experience in Mr. Joseph. Sales & Brand Management across a wide His focus is on integrating the efforts of the marketing range of industries – Paints, FMCG, Telecom, teams, adopting the best practices in the industry and Tyres & Cement with his last assignment as improving the pricing power. He emphasizes on both Head of Marketing at Dalmia Cement, Chennai. qualitative & quantitative market research to enhance “The demand for cement in India will continue dealer satisfaction, brand perception and to increase to grow at a healthy pace and the competition distribution width. will also be intense leading to the requirement We heartily welcome you Mr. Joseph to the of strong branding and an efficient technical Mr. Antony Joseph J.K. Cement family. We hope to scale new heights backup for our brand. I also see immense Head - Strategy & Planning under your able stewardship. J.K. Cement Ltd. 2 JKspotlight FROM THE editor’s DESK Dear colleagues and friends, Let me begin by congratulating one and all, especially the marketing team, for a glorious year of impressive performance and achievements, right through FY 2010 - 11. Well done! Let last year's success be an inspiration for all of us, to raise the bar and achieve the targets set for FY 2011 - 12. Taking a welcome detour from routine, we held our first ever Annual Sales Review Meeting beyond the country's shores in Pattaya, Thailand. We believe that more than a well deserved reward for exemplary performance, this getaway was an opportune moment for our fighting forces to regroup, recharge and plan the battle strategy for the year to come. Another significant milestone was the multi-city launch of J. K. Supreme Cement. Proven to be a winner for marine constructions, the launch C O N T E N T S events were organised in coastal areas. We also launched ‘Sir Padampat Singhania Man of All New Dawn 2 Seasons’, an inspirational biography of our visionary doyen this year. His inspirational Editor's Desk 3 stewardship, both in business and philanthropy, is sure to ignite the minds of all. Celebrations 4-5 The spotlight in this issue is on Mr. V. Chadha - Off Site 5 Advisor, J. K. Cement Ltd., and Mr. Rajender Kumar Goel – Stockist, M/s Kumar Brothers. The Annual Sales Review Meeting, 6-9 commitment and dedication of both these Pattaya – Thailand gentlemen has stood the test of time and is truly praiseworthy. Spotlight on Mr. V. Chadha & 10 I trust you find this issue of Spotlight both Mr. Rajender Kumar Goel inspiring and informative and solicit your active contribution & participation, in order to make Launch of Sir Padampat Singhania’s 11 our Newsletter truly a mirror of the J.K. Cement Biography family. Participation in Cartier 11 Best regards, ‘Travel with Style’ Concours, 2011 People Power 12-13 Annual Sales Review Meeting – 12 Grey South Raghavpat Singhania Awards and Accolades 13 Special Executive, J.K. Cement Ltd. Events and Exhibitions & 14-15 Stockist Corner CSR 16 3 Celebrations The vibrant fervour and hues of Holi found colourful expression across Holi Celebrations the J.K. Cement fraternity. Here are a few exuberant glimpses! Gotan Holi celebration at Gotan was filled with fervour and excitement and marked a decade of revels even without gulaal and color. Holikadahan was performed with the colony dwellers of J.K. White Cement Works, J.K. Cement Works and their family members. The Holi pooja ceremony was conducted by Shri The following day, Holi Milan Rakeshji Pandit of Merta city and also was enjoyed with Sandal, gracing the occasion were Mahant Baba Saffron and Kewra water. The Garibdasji Maharaj, Mr. B.K. Arora – celebrations concluded with Holi Geet, President (Works) and Mrs. Sushma Arora a song and dance programme – V.P. (L.K. Singhania Education Centre). performed by the students of LKSEC. A Capital expression of CCOLOLOURSOURS - Holi Celebrations at Delhi Mahashivratri Celebrations Gotan Nimbahera commenced before sunrise with Mahashivratri was celebrated with great chanting of the holy Vedas. Mr. B.K. devotion and religious fervour at Shri Arora - President (Works), Mrs. Radha Krishna Temple & Shri Bhimkeshwar Sushma Arora – V.P. (LKSEC), Saint Temple at the J.K. premises. The temples Garib Das, employees of the were decorated with flowers and lamps. company and school along with their Rudrabhishekh & Saastradhara abhishekh, family members were present on the along with all rituals was performed by the devout ceremony. temple priest & devotees followed by Mahaarti and distribution of prasad. Mahashivratri Celebration at Gotan Mahashivratri celebration has been an integral part of Gotan for the last 8 years. On the pious occasion of Mahashivratri, Rudrabhishek ceremony was organised at the J.K. White Cement premises on 2nd March, 2011. The ceremonial proceedings Mr. B.K. Arora - President (Works) and Mrs. Sushma Arora - V.P. (LKSEC) taking part in the puja Devotees at the Mahashivratri Celebration at Nimbahera 4 JKspotlight National Safety Day Celebrations Nimbahera, Mangrol & Bamania J.K. Cement Works, Nimbahera celebrated Mr. Rajendra Kumar Sharma. Mr. M.L. National Safety day on March 4, 2011 with Goyal in his speech highlighted the an aim to reinforce the need for safety importance of safety and urged everyone culture in the company. Gracing the to adopt safety culture in every walk of life. occasion with their presence were Mr. K.K. Jalori - Sr. Vice President (O. & E.) as the On this occasion, safety exhibition was Chief Guest and Mr. M.L. Goyal - Sr. V.P. inaugurated by the Chief Guest and live (Comml.) as the Guest of Honour. It was demonstration of firefighting equipment organized by the Safety Department and a was made. Mr. S.N. Sharma - Sr. Manager large number of employees attended the (Safety) delivered the vote of thanks. A programme. prize distribution function for various Senior Officials and company executives taking the safety competitions was organized on 23rd safety oath on the occasion of National Safety Day At the outset, Mr. S.N. Sharma - Sr. Celebration at Nimbahera March, 2011 where the Chief Guest Manager (Safety) extended a warm awarded the winners. welcome to all present, followed by hoisting of Safety flag by the Chief Guest and administering of safety oath by J.K. Cement Works, Mangrol and J.K. Power, Bamania also celebrated National Safety Day with the same vigour and commitment. Muddapur Gotan At Muddapur Plant, J.K. White Cement Works National Safety Week & J.K. Cement Works, was observed during Gotan celebrated the 40th 4th-11th March. While Safety Day on 4th March, inaugurating the flag 2011 at their Mechanical hoisting ceremony workshop. Mr. D.D. Mr. S. Khan - Unit Khajwania addressed the Head, stated that audience highlighting the t a k i n g s a f e t y importance of employee p r e c a u t i o n s i s commitment to working essential to save lives safely and the necessity Mr. S. Khan lighting the lamp on the concluding day and prevent injuries. to ensure integration of Demonstration of the use of fire extinguishers of National Safety Week 2011 He urged all the organisational health and on National Safety Day at Gotan e m p l o y e e s t o safety in work culture and lifestyle. Mr. Rajeev Sharma - VP (Technical), undertake proper utilisation of safety appliances in order to Mr. C.P. Jhagdawat - VP (Commercial & Administration) along with all keep away from accidents and assured that the team of the departmental heads were also present on the occasion. engineers employed for maintaining safety is competent The audience took the safety pledge with Mr. R.K. Sharma – Security enough to encourage commitment to safety procedures and Chief, who asked them to rededicate themselves to the cause of safety, achieve the goal of zero accident at Muddapur plant.