A Legacy Carved in Excellence

Having a vision that transforms lives of many and executing on that vision is one secret to prosperity and makes a person stand out from the rest. Late Shri Ratan Lal Gupta Ji was precisely one such visionary, driven by the aspiration to be a trailblazer in this ever-changing landscape and bring changes to lives.

Originating from modest beginnings, He embodied a vision that can change the landscape for good that was complemented by an undaunted courage that defined his character. His ambitious journey included the formidable task of resolving impediments in the road transport sector, resulting in the establishment of a road transport company. This endeavor quickly transcended into a widely trusted name in the industry.

Founder of Burakia Late Shri Ratan Lal Gupta
Burakia Group is National leader in the paper & chemicals industry.

Vision

We are determined to be the National leader in the paper & chemicals industry.

innovators and enablers of the industry for high-standard solutions

Mission

In everything we do, purpose takes the lead. We always strive to be the innovators and enablers of the industry; innovators of high-standard solutions and enablers of passing on experiential insights to the industry.

Diverse Ventures, Shared Excellence

Milestones

1980
Start a Laminates raw materials.

Started Pan India Logistics business by the name of – All India Roadways Pvt Ltd, which within a short span of time earned itself a speciality of Zero Damage Transit for Laminates and its raw materials.

1992
Fakirsons is a trader of Kraft Paper

Started trading of Kraft Paper and other related products under the umbrella of “Fakirsons Papchem Pvt Ltd”.

1997
Fakirsons is India’s sole manufacturer of Melamine

“Fakirsons” acquired the dealership of GSFC for Melamine, which is India’s sole manufacturer of Melamine.

2001
Balaji Formalin is a formaldehyde manufacturer

Started manufacturing of formaldehyde under “Balaji Formalin Pvt Ltd’ with a humble capacity of 22K MTPA at Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

2008
Fakirsons acquired Pan India sole distributorship of Huawon group

Fakirsons acquired Pan India sole distributorship of Huawon group for Uncoated Base Paper which today is world-renowned owner and market leader in the Décor Base Paper industry.

2010
Balaji Formalin expanded its production capacity to 60K MTPA

Balaji Formalin expanded its production capacity to 60K MTPA with European Technology for the first time in India.

2013
Balaji Formalin expanded their production capacity 90K MTPA.

Balaji Formalin expanded their production capacity 90K MTPA.

2018
India's Largest producer of Paraformaldehyde

Balaji Formalin started Paraformaldehyde Production, establishing itself as India's Largest producer of Paraformaldehyde. Boosting their combined production capacity to a huge 2.5L MTPA.

2018
Fakirsons is a dealer of  Paper Impregnation and Board manufacturing.

Fakirsons acquired the dealership of Chemisol Italia Srl, for Additives for Paper Impregnation and Board manufacturing. Also in the same year, Fakirsons tied up with Sinodecor, one of the best quality decorative paper manufacturers in China with access to more than 1200 different designs.

2020
warehousing for Industry speciality papers and dry chemicals

Fakirsons set up the largest in the industry warehousing capacity for Industry speciality papers and dry chemicals in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, sprawling across 26000 sq. meters. The warehouse was conceptualised and designed with a Unique Trench Mechanism allowing for storage of more than 20,000 tons of Dry Goods on High-Speed Cranes from Konecranes Germany, providing a handling capacity of up to 400 tons per day.

2022
Balaji Formalin complied for REACH regulations of Europe & South Korea.

Balaji Formalin successfully complied for REACH regulations of Europe & South Korea.

2023
Balaji Formalin facility showcasing Responsible Care compliance

Balaji Formalin proudly complied with Responsible Care® and took a proactive and holistic approach to safeguarding people and the environment throughout their lives.

2023
Balaji Formalin Bharuch plant is under the brand Burakia Industries

Established their Bharuch plant under the brand Burakia Industries, a 100% subsidiary of Balaji Formalin. Boosting their cumulative production capacity to 3.5L MTPA.