Borosil Glass Works Ltd. (BGWL) is an Indian

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company based in

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History

Borosil is the market leader for laboratory glassware and microwavable kitchenware in India. It was established in 1962 in collaboration with

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USA. In 1988, Corning divested its shareholding to the current Indian promoters.

Products

The company's products include laboratory glassware, instruments, disposable plastics, liquid handling systems and explosion-proof lighting glassware for the education sector and for industries including microbiology,

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References

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