ANCHOR HISTORY

IMPORTANT MILESTONES

The world of electrical solutions today has evolved beyond recognition. The prominence of Anchor as India's only "Switches SuperBrand" testifies to the fact that it is still the most respected brand to be leading this business vertical.

  • 1963

    Foundation of the company in Mumbai in 1963 with manufacturing of Tumbler switches.

    1971

    Commissioning of Valsad factory (Wiring Devices)

    1973

    First Piano switch unveiled under the brand Penta.

    1978

    Initiates manufacturing of the monoblock switches...Dyna.

    1984

    Commissions Valsad Unit - ll and starts manufacturing switches from Engineered Polymers

    1989

    Commissions Valsad Unit for fans.

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  • 1993

    Unveils Roma Modular Switches

    1994

    Commissions Daman unit for Wiring Devices Starts manufacturing incandescent Bulbd and Fluorescent Tubes

    1999

    Starts manufacturing Fire Retardant Wires

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  • 2000

    Receives ISO 9002 Certification Enters into a joint Venture with Ave Spa Italy to introduce Ave Luxury Switches

    2001

    Acquires Rider Starts manufacturing Switchgear & Protection devices

    2003

    Begins manufacturing of High Precision Digital Energy Meters and Energy Efficient CFL

    2004

    Unveils Woods Premium Switches & Accessories

    2005

    Commissions the Sidcul Unit of Haridwar for Switches & Accessories and Switchgear

    2006

    Receives Consumer Super Brands Status for product Category (Switches & accessories)

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  • 2007

    Matsushita Electric Works, Japan acquires 80% stake in Anchor Adds T5 Lighting portfolio
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  • 2009

    Becomes awholy owned subsidiary of Matsushita Electric Works. Receives Business Superbrand Status Unveils a new CFL

    2010

    Acquires Globus Lamps Unveils its first major channel partner loyalty program Zulu Launches Roma Viola Switches
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  • 2011

    Introduces Ave Sistema 44 Luxury range of switches and accessories from Ave Italy. Receives Consumer Superbrand status for Switches and accessories. Commissions New Fan Factory at Dhamdachi. Unveils Panasonic Switchgear MCB, RCCB and Isolator Partners with IIID (Indian Institute of Interior Designers) to host IIID Awards for Excellence in Interior Design
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  • 2012

    Commissions 1st Greenfield facility at Daman (Unit V) Acquires majority stake in Firepro Systems Pvt.Ltd Introduces Panasonic - Vision Switches Panasonic Vision receives ‘Good Design Award 2012’ by Japan Istitute Of Design

    2013

    Launches Panasonic Ventilation Fans range. Introduces Residential Lighting range of Panasonic Panasonic Vision Wiring Devices awarded IF Product Design Award in Germany. Awarded ‘Masterbrand’ status
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  • 2014

    Awarded Asia’s Most Promising Brand Unveils Uno Switchgear Starts selling Solar Modules under Anchor & Panasonic Brands Unveils LED Lighting for Commercial, Retail and Hospitality Sectors Panasonic HIT Solar PV Module wins Gold Award for Innovative Product at Acetech Awarded Global HR Excellence awards for: outstanding Contribution to the cause of Education and Innovative HR Practices by World HRD Congress
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  • 2015

    Unveils Penta Modular Switches Awarded Global Excellence awards for: Outstanding Contribution to the cause of Education and Diversity Impact by World HRD Congress Award for Continuous Innovation in HR Strategy at work Initiates CSR Project at Jawahar and in villages near Haridwar Starts offering EPC services for Solar Customers
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  • 2016

    Started 'Anchor Skill School' at Haridwar for Talent development in aspiring Youths by Technical and Behavioral Practical trainings for Supporting Manufacturing sector with Skilled & Developed Manpower. Commissioned State-of the Art Manufacturing Plant in Haridwar for Wiring Devices & Switch Gear -(Unit -2).
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  • 2017

    Launches new series of Roma Modular Switches under the flagship brand,Roma Roma switches awarded with the coveted 'Good design Award' from Japan Institute of Design Promotion. Associates with the Bollywood fashion diva,Sonam Kapoor to endorse the glamorous Roma series
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