20 Microns has been awarded "BEST VENDOR AWARD" of the year 2009-10 by M/s. Kansai Nerolac Limited, Mumbai. The Award was received by Mr. Chandrakant Parikh, CMD, 20 Microns at the hands of Mr. Bharukha at an award distribution ceremony held on Saturday 10th April, 2010, in the presence of more than 100 MDs & CMD's of other vendors.

Mr. Parikh speaking on the occasion attributed the success to the positive attitude and initiation by the team work of the employees of the company and commended them for coming forward to take responsibilities and their efficient, effective work methods.

Atil Parikh, Joint Managing Director at 20 Microns, discusses the company’s calcined kaolin operations and new target markets for environmental products.

20 Microns’ new grades of attapulgite and bentonite-based thickeners provide extra viscosity to water- and solvent-borne paints and coatings.

20 Microns Ltd, leading Indian industrial minerals producer, has developed two new grades for the replacement of titanium dioxide (TiO₂) in solvent and water based paints and coatings – Lithomer-R, an opacifier, and Alsil ZX, an an extender for TiO₂.

Ground calcium carbonate is the most widely used additive in mineral coating applications. Industrial Minerals (IM) examines the process route of Indian producer 20 Microns

As the lag in construction catches up with the ceramic markets of tableware, tiles and sanitaryware, ceramic clay producers will have to cling to value-added products to avoid getting flushed away.

In its latest move, 20 Microns has created Malaysian subsidiary 20 Microns Sdn. Bdh., based in Ipoh, West Malaysia, and invested $1 million in the new GCC operation for the subsidiary.

20 Microns Ltd is storming ahead with mining investments that include local and overseas expansion projects, following the allocation of $20m. for new attapulgite and bentonite mines in Gujarat, India.

20 Microns Ltd has announced plans to invest around $20m. for new acquisitions of attapulgite, bentonite and other clay mines in the Gujarat area of West India.

20 Microns spend $20m. on attapulgite, bentonite, and other clay mines in Gujarat, India over next 3-4 years