Explore our milestones and see how we’ve grown to make a global difference.
1975
Incorporation of V.K.A. POLYMERS PVT LTD and erection of unit-1 production facility at Karur, India. Started production of HDPE untreated nets.
Technology development for the manufacture of insecticide treated nets (ITNs).
Developed DURANET ITN with Clarke Mosquito control along with Clariant, and started contract manufacturing of DURANET.
Submission of MAGNet® ITN for WHOPES evaluation.
Received WHOPES recommendation for MAGNet® ITN. Started production and supply of MAGNet® ITN to global market.
Development of a polypropylene ITN incorporated with alpha-cypermethrin
Developed a new controlled release product for pest control and applied for a PCT patent.
Developed a new ITN in the brand name of VEERALIN® with alphacypermethrin and piperonyl butoxide (PBO).
Development of Herballent® range of herbal mosquito repellents
Erection of Unit - 2 (100% EOU) for production of LLINs at Karur, India.
Received WHOPES recommendation for VEERALIN® ITN. Started development of a new dual active LN with a pyrethroid and a non-pyrethroid combination.
Erection of a new 110,000 sq.ft warehouse.
Expansion of UNIT-1 with additional 110,000 Sq. ft. manufacturing floor.
VKA Polymers AGRINA, Vietnam unit was approved by WHO.
Agreement with IVCC for research collaboration in vector control chemistry.
WHO PQ listing of the dual active ITN PRONet Duo® as vector control product.