History
Indorama Corporation was established in Indonesia in 1975 by the late Mr. M.L. Lohia. His son, Mr. S.P. Lohia, and his grandson, Mr. Amit Lohia, have led our expansion over the past five decades. Starting as a single cotton yarn spinning operation in Indonesia, our group has made dramatic strides to become a diversified producer of essential materials spanning four continents.
First textile spinning plant in Indonesia
Started production of disposable gloves in Indonesia
First polyester fiber plant in Indonesia
First PET plant in Indonesia
Modern textile spinning plant in Turkey
First upstream petchem plant for PTA production in Thailand
Acquisition of the leading olefin company in Nigeria
Creation of Indorama Ventures
First spun yarn production unit in Uzbekistan
Start of spandex production in India
Acquisition of YTY in Malaysia
Acquisition of ICS, an integrated phosphate fertilizer producer in Senegal
Start of ammonia and urea production in Nigeria
Acquisition of phosphate fertilizer company in India
First cotton harvest in Uzbekistan
Start of fertilizer production in Uzbekistan
Acquisition of Adufértil, a fertilizer unit in Brazil
Acquisition of Indo-Gulf fertilizers in India
Acquisition of Adfert, a specialty plant nutrient company in Brazil
Acquisition of JSC FerganaAzot, a fertilizer and chemical company in Uzbekistan
Acquisition of TAK-Agro, a fertilizer supplier in Nigeria
Acquisition of Rustavi Azot, a fertilizer producer in Georgia