Shivam Chemicals has announced a new manufacturing development in its feed phosphate business.
The company has commenced production at its facility in Gujarat, marking an expansion from distribution into manufacturing.
What Has Started
Shivam Chemicals has commenced production of Feed-Grade Dicalcium Phosphate, commonly known as DCP, under Phase I.
The production has started at the manufacturing facility of its subsidiary Shivam Chemicals & Minerals Private Limited located at Dahej, Gujarat.
The development represents expansion of the existing feed phosphate business into manufacturing. Earlier, the group was present in the feed phosphate business through distribution and sales activities. With this step, in-house manufacturing has been added to the existing sales and distribution platform.
How It Fits With Existing Operations
The new DCP manufacturing capability complements the group's hydrated lime manufacturing operations.
The hydrated lime operations have an installed production capacity of approximately 5,000 MT per month. Hydrated lime is used in various industrial applications and is part of the group's manufacturing portfolio.
With the addition of DCP, the portfolio is further broadened. The company has stated that in-house DCP manufacturing will enable the group to strengthen its participation across the feed phosphate value chain.
The facility at Dahej represents Phase I of the planned development of the feed phosphate manufacturing business and establishes a platform for further expansion in this segment.
DCP In Shivam's Feed Phosphate Business
Feed-Grade Dicalcium Phosphate is used as a mineral supplement in animal feed formulations. It provides phosphorus and calcium, which are required for bone development and growth of livestock and poultry. DCP is added to compound feed and mineral mixtures in controlled quantities as per feed formulation requirements.
Shivam Chemicals was already present in the feed phosphate business through distribution and sales before this development. The commencement of DCP production under Phase I now adds in-house manufacturing to that existing distribution and sales activity.
The company has stated that in-house DCP manufacturing will strengthen the group's participation across the feed phosphate value chain — from manufacturing to distribution to sales.
The Dahej Facility
The facility where Phase I DCP production has commenced is operated by Shivam Chemicals & Minerals Private Limited, which is a subsidiary of Shivam Chemicals.
This subsidiary is the entity through which Shivam Chemicals conducts its manufacturing operations. The Dahej facility is now manufacturing feed-grade DCP and represents the first phase of the group's feed phosphate manufacturing plans.
The group has stated that further developments related to expansion of feed phosphate manufacturing business will be communicated going forward.
About Shivam Chemicals
Shivam Chemicals is engaged in chemicals and minerals business. The company operates through its subsidiary Shivam Chemicals & Minerals Private Limited.
The company's operations started in 2010 and the group has developed manufacturing capabilities for hydrated lime along with presence in feed phosphate distribution.
The group's business includes manufacturing and sales of chemical products used in industrial and agricultural applications. Feed phosphate distribution has been part of its existing business activities.
The commencement of DCP production adds manufacturing to the feed phosphate business, which was earlier based on distribution and sales.
Conclusion
Shivam Chemicals has commenced feed-grade Dicalcium Phosphate production under Phase I at its subsidiary facility at Dahej, Gujarat. The facility is operated by Shivam Chemicals & Minerals Private Limited. The company has an existing presence in feed phosphate distribution and hydrated lime manufacturing with capacity of around 5,000 MT per month, and the new DCP manufacturing expands the manufacturing portfolio. The Dahej facility represents Phase I of the feed phosphate manufacturing plans and forms a base for further expansion in this segment.