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SOUTH 2 also recognised

• On 5th January 2019, South 2 division • Consequently, the team visited 'Bannerghatta
organised a family get-together for National Park'
Coromandel – Crop Protection team at
Golden Palms Resorts and Spa, Bangaluru • Around 100 employees and their family
members enthusiastically participated in the
• Ms. Swapna Naidu, Manager - HR, delivered events and had a great time together.
the welcome address to the gathering.
Subsequently, Mr. Indranil Chowdhury,
Regional Business Head - Sales & Marketing
and Mr. S S Vinay, Regional Marketing
Manager anchored the event

• Fun games and team activities for employees
and their family members were organised.
In the same breadth 'Best Performers' were

VIZAG
Family Get-together

• On 13th October 2018, Coromandel - Vizag
plant organised family get-together for its
employees and their families at Sai Priya
Resorts, Visakhapatnam

• Various fun activities and entertainment
programmes were organised viz. Skits,
Singing, Tambola, Children's Dance, etc.

• Employees and their families had a gala time
during the family get-together

Ladies Club Picnic

• On 2nd December 2018, Coromandel -
Vizag plant organised picnic for the Ladies
Club members to Sai Priya Resorts at
Visakhapatnam

• The day was replete with loads of fun and
exciting games for all the attendees

• Around 60 ladies attended this picnic

Management Staff Picnic Treasure Hunt etc.
• On 23rd December 2018, Coromandel -
• Towards the end, dance and music took
Vizag plant organised picnic for the families the centre-stage where everyone enjoyed
of Management staff to Sun Ray resorts at thoroughly with fun and excitement reaching
Visakhapatnam new levels

• The day started with 'Indoor & Outdoor'
games viz. Cycling, Swimming, Tambola,

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New Year Celebrations

• On 31st December 2018, Coromandel - Vizag
plant organised New Year Celebrations for
the management staff and their families at
Hotel Dolphin, Visakhapatnam

• During this event the ladies, employees and
their children took part in various cultural
events

• The day ended with the 'Cake Cutting' at
midnight invoking the 'New Year' spirit with
great enthusiasm

RANIPET

• Coromandel - Ranipet plant joyfully
celebrated a get-together on 10th March
2019 for employees and their families at
Hotel VJR Mahal, Arcot

• Various talent shows were organised viz.
singing, dancing, drawing, motivational
speech and special acts. Around 62 children
were awarded for their participation, who
showcased their talents and skills

• Around 60 employees from Coromandel
- Ranipet SSP & CPC plant were rewarded
and recognised for their involvement
and performance in areas viz. 5S, safety,
customer, quality, employee engagement,
cost optimisation, etc.

ANKLESHWAR & DAHEJ
Employee Picnic

• In the month of March 2019, Coromandel -
Ankleshwar and Dahej took their employees
on a day's picnic to the Statue of Unity

• A total of 370 employees participated in the
picnic

• Employees, as a part of the picnic, visited
many interesting places viz. Flower Valley,
Sardar Sarovar Dam, Tent Cities, 22 kms of
Narmada Canal, Laser Show on Sardar Patel
biography, etc.

• All the employees relished the outing and
retired home with pleasant and memorable
moments of the picnic

Healthy Diet Tips For Summer
Use sabza (tulsi seeds) in your drinks -- this has
very cooling effect on the body

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WE CARE

‘THE JOURNEY’

(L-R) Ms. Nivetha (eldest daughter), Mrs. Nandhini Devi (wife), Ms. Nivashini (younger daughter) and Mr. Manimaran,
Manager - Operations, Coromandel - Kakinada plant

Mr. Manimaran, could you please give us a little Mr. Manimaran working at Coromandel
International?
insight into your family? Nandhini Devi: In my family most of my
relatives are into Government jobs, but when I
I am Manimaran working as Manager – Operations got married, I was feeling little hesitant to tell
at Coromandel - Kakinada plant for the last 20 everyone that my husband is working for a
years. My wife, Mrs. Nandhini Devi is a homemaker private organisation. But after so many years, my
taking care of our family. My two daughters,
eldest one, Nivetha, is studying in the 9th class MEET MY FAMILY
and the younger one, Nivashini is studying in
the 6th class. My father, Mr. Sivaprakasam, is a A family which believes in enhancing quality of
Retired Postal Employee and my mother, Mrs. life through knowledge and sports. Let's meet
Gandhimathi, presently stays at Chennai with my Mr. Manimaran and his family.
younger brother who is an Electrical Engineer
working as the Additional Divisional Engineer Click here to view the
at TNEB, Chennai. He is married to Mrs. Sarla Meet my Famly video
devi and has two sons master Lithesh Abhinav
and master Mithul Pranav. I would also like to
mention I have 10 sisters whom I adore a lot.

How do you all, as a family, feel about

opinion has changed and I feel extremely proud as an In-charge. This was an extremely challenging
and delighted that my husband is working for assignment. Here, I faced not only technical but
Coromandel International and we are a part of also IR issues. I took this challenge and learned
the huge Coromandel family. various aspects of finance, IR, technical, safety &
managerial skills, etc. Unfortunately, during this
Nivetha: When I visited Coromandel- Kakinada period, I suffered dust allergy and requested
plant, I was pleasantly surprised to see so much for department change, consequently I was
of greenery, birds and cleanliness. I would like moved to Materials Department. This was a
to say that Coromandel plant is doing a great completely new experience, I got exposed to
service to farmers by manufacturing fertilisers external environment viz., vendors, dealers,
and I feel proud that my father is working in such manufacturing plant of different chemicals.
a prestigious company. I worked here for 4 years and learned a lot in
terms of mechanical, electrical and service
Nivashini: When my father took us to visit related activities.
Coromandel, I thought I am going to a factory,
but there I saw plants, birds, water ponds, trees During this period, I worked for setting up
and felt as if I am in a garden not in a factory. of HDPE Bag manufacturing industry for
Coromandel products through innovation
Mr. Manimaran, tell us about your experience, counsel and submitted a business plan for the
new entrepreneurship and received Innovation
challenges and achievements at Coromandel award from our MD, which stands as a proud
moment for me. I thank the management for
International? giving me this opportunity to learn business
aspects by running an independent plant unit. I
I joined EID Parry Ennore in 1997 as the Trainee was also a part of the core team to design a bag,
Operator in the Bagging Plant and later moved which was successfully launched. Even though
to Complex Plant. We used to produce 16:20 I was working hard, at end of the day, I was not
product, however, the demand was more for deriving enough job satisfaction in materials
20:20. Lot of trials, brainstorming and RCA department. My heart was longing to get back
was done to make 20:20 product. Our team into the Plant Operations and fortunately I got
succeeded and produced 20:20 successfully the opportunity to shift to the Bagging Section
without urea. This gave me an opportunity to at the Coromandel- Kakinada plant. During this
carryout trials at Vizag plant as well as Kakinada stint, I received the innovation award for the best
plant. The turning point of my life came in the six sigma project and also another innovation
year 2004 when I got married. Subsequently, award for bagging automation.
I was also promoted as an Officer. In the same
year, I had the opportunity to attend vision 2005 In 2007, I got new assignment to work on C train
meeting, which motivated us to enhance the where we achieved a production record of 5.71
production of Ennore plant. Mr. V Ravichandran LMT per year in 2017-18 which is 45% more than
gave us challenging target of 3 LMT per year. To any of the previous years and also made more
achieve this, we carried out a lot of improvement than 19 records including a hat-trick.
activities and data-based analysis and achieved
2.8 LMT in the year 2006-07 which included As a family, can you tell us more about
1 LMT of 20:20 production. This became a record
and it still stands as the best achievement of the Mr. Manimaran?
Ennore plant. This happened primarily due to
the guidance of Mr. Sankaranarayanamoorthi Sir. Nandhini Devi: My husband is extremely
Further in 2007, I was moved to the Bagging Plant

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hardworking and responsible person. As a father, Mr. Manimaran, what are your hobbies?
he inspires our children with a lot of positive
energy. As a husband, he is kind, considerate Whenever I get an opportunity, I like to play
and good counsellor. cricket as this is my passion since childhood.
Other than this, I like spending time with my
Nivetha: He is a loving and caring father but strict daughters, watching cartoons and epics.
at the same time. He helps us in our studies and
shares lot of stories on morals and values in life. Mr. Manimaran, what are the most memorable

Nivashini: My father is like a child. He watches moments of your family?
cartoons along with me and we both enjoy a lot
together. I have lots of memorable moments from family
to cricket to professional career. In Cricket, when
Mr. Manimaran, who do you consider as your I scored a century and took a hat-trick and led
my side to the winning trophy at “Murugappa
pillar of strength? Cricket Tournament” will remain at the top of
the list. Also, another cherishable moment is
My biggest strength has been my parents, my wife when we were awarded a trip to Thailand for
and my elder brother. My wife is the backbone of successfully commissioning of C - Train.
the family. The support I receive from my elder
brother is truly great as without him I could not Mr. Manimaran when was your last family
have progressed in my professional life. My best
friends are also my pillars of strength. vacation?

Who has been your role model in life, My brother’s family and our family along with
our parents have been going out on a vacation
Mr. Manimaran? for the last 4 years to various places like Mysore
and Bangaluru. Our recent visit to Hyderabad
For me, primarily two people, one is my father was truly exciting and memorable.
and the other Mr. Sankarnarayanmoorthi. My
father inspired me a lot, being a simple postman. Mr. Manimaran, any message you would like to
He led a value-based life and watching him over
the years, I picked up many good traits from him. convey?
During my stint at Ennore, once I was asked to
lead the training on 'Five Lights' for employees. I want to thank Coromandel International
I could deliver the session smoothly as I drew for all the opportunities. A special thanks to
inspiration from Mr. Sankarnarayanmoorthi, who Mr. Gnanasundaram sir for recognising my
religiously imbibed and followed the five lights potential and also for the opportunity to share
in his day-to-day life. I also get motivated by through the column 'Meet my Family'. As my wife
Mr. M M Murugappa as he holds the ability to mentioned that she had inhibitions about me
inspire anybody. Being a sport's person who working in a private organisation, she completely
regularly participates in the 'Murugappa Cricket changed her opinion and feels this is the best
Tournament', I got the opportunity to listen to company. I must mention that our Company
him up-close a couple of times. follows values and beliefs very religiously. The
owners are the real torch-bearers; not only legal
I also admire Mr. Raghunandan, who is commitments but also moral commitments are
responsible for promoting 'Sports' culture in followed. They truly lead by example.
Murugappa Group. His emphasis to aim for fair
play award rather than winning trophy was truly That’s why amongst all the fertiliser companies,
a remarkable aspect of his value systems. Coromandel is still the shining star. Here, one
gets lots of opportunities to enhance one’s
knowledge and grow in the organisation. I feel
proud to be a part of this Coromandel Family.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

It is a excellent communication
platform through which we come
to know about various activities
and achievements happening within
the organisation. 'The Voice' is a
platform which imparts learning and
motivates us to do better on the work front.

Mr. Mukesh Mittal
Unit Head
Hospet plant

'The Voice' magazine is a depiction of the The magazine gives us inside view of
best achievements. Undoubtedly, ACE will Coromandel International. Different
attract more people to be part of the big things taking place in different units.
team across all SBUs. This will not only help The magazine has relevant and useful
to build the culture of participation and information and gives insights into new
culture of quality, but also create a healthy practices being implemented at other
competition among SBUs.
units. This creates a healthy competition among the
Mr. A Dhanaraj units.
Senior Technician – Electrical
Ennore Plant Kudos to the team! Keep up the momentum.

Mr. P Prakash
Deputy Manager- Production
Ennore Plant

'The Voice' nicely captures 'The Voice' is gaining its glitter
different occasions, events all ways. I am able to see and
and achievements makes comprehend what happens across
us cherish the memories. I all SBUs. This inspires and motivates
look forward to seeing the us to perform better. My thanks to
recognition of my team at the editorial team for keeping us
our plant. updated on the business scenario!
Hearty wishes to 'The Voice'
team for a good job done! Mr. U Asokan
Assistant GM - Commercial
Mr. D Selvakumar Ennore Plant
Security Officer
Ennore Plant I am delighted to be a part of the
operational team, whose success is
Click here to view the Disclamer beautifully captured in the magazine.
This is the best ever achievement
and motivates me to perform better.
Thanks to the editorial team for show
casing our achievements!
Mr. T Selvam
Senior Officer- Bagging
Ennore Plant

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I am very much impressed by the It’s a huge feeling to see the pictures of our TUSR
magazine as I can easily comprehend the programme organised at our plant premises in 'The
various activities taking place at other Voice' magazine. Reading the article 'QUEST 2018'
units. I extend my heartfelt wishes to the with the theme “ACE” was an experience in itself.
team behind the magazine for bringing It’s a great opportunity to know and exchange our
out such a unique magazine. views of all units through this magazine. We, at all
times interested to read the magazine and I eagerly
Mr. Sojan Varghese look forward to the next edition.
Deputy Manager - Commercial
Nandesari Plant Mr. S M Basha
Senior Technical Assistant, CFEU - General Secretary
It is heartening to know through “The Vizag Plant
Voice” that our colleagues are engaged
in various activities, bringing laurels to The ‘Voice' gives a lot of information
the group. The magazine emphasises on about different activities performed at
the importance of team work and clearly various plants such as safety methods,
highlights different activities of employees health awareness camps and others.
no matter how big or small. My sincere wishes to 'The Among all of these, one of the best is
Voice' team for bringing out such an informative ‘CSR Activities’. We are totally inspired
magazine. Looking forward to the next issue. by the diverse and multiple activities taken up at
different locations.
Mr. P Anandakannan
Senior Officer - Finance Mr. Rushikesh Gharat
Thiyagavalli Plant Assistant Manager - Packaging & Development
Dahej Plant
'The Voice' magazine is a good platform
to learn about the different happenings
in the Coromandel group. It easily
connects the employees to the events
happening across locations and in a way
motivates us and keeps us on toes to
contribute more. The magazine certainly urges us to do
better.

Ms. Shreya Dey
Management Trainee - HR
Dahej Plant

One of the best ways to make the employees of all The last edition of 'The Voice' was excellent in its
locations aware of company’s processes and welfare coverage of various activities taking place across
activities is through 'The Voice'. The magazine’s locations. The magazine provides enlightening
'Outstanding Icons' section serves as ideal motivation information on the achievements of the teams in
for many employees. different locations. The magazine not only energises
us to put our best foot forward, but also inspires to
Our warm wishes to 'The Voice' team for bringing out excel in our area of activity.
an informative and knowledge-driven magazine.
Kudos to 'The Voice' team for capturing all these
Mr. Bhavesh Parikh events and showcasing them to the entire group!
Officer - Operation
Nandesari Plant Ms. M Sharmila Dhivi
Senior Officer – Microbiology
Thiyagavalli Plant