Carborundum Universal Limited (CUMI) manufactures over 20,000 varieties of Abrasives, Electro Minerals, Industrial Ceramics, and Super Refractories powering infrastructure, aerospace, automotive, and energy worldwide.
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Murugappa Group Legacy
Incorporated in 1954 as a tripartite joint venture between the Murugappa Group, Carborundum Company (USA), and Universal Grinding Wheel Company (UK), Carborundum Universal Limited (CUMI) has grown into a multi-material solutions provider.
CUMI is one of the few companies in the world with a presence across the entire abrasives and ceramics value chain — starting from power generation, mining, electrominerals, and refractories, up to precision engineering components and coated/bonded abrasive products.
Headquartered in Chennai, India, CUMI operates state-of-the-art manufacturing plants, mines, and tech hubs across India, Russia, South Africa, Australia, Germany, USA, China, and the Middle East.
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Skilled workforce globally
Founded in 1900, the INR 742 Billion (USD 8.8 Billion) Murugappa Group is one of India's leading business conglomerates. With 29 businesses including 10 listed companies, the Group holds market leadership positions in abrasives, auto components, transmission chains, cycles, fertilizers, and financial services.
Delivering cutting-edge material science solutions tailored for diverse industrial applications.
Complete range of Bonded Abrasives, Coated Abrasives, Super Abrasives (Diamond & CBN), Thin Wheels, and Power Tools for precision grinding and cutting.
Manufacturing Silicon Carbide, Fused Alumina (Brown & White), Zirconia, and Bubble Alumina for abrasive, refractory, and metallurgical uses.
Advanced technical ceramics, metallized cylinders, wear-resistant tiles, and armor solutions for power, defense, and electronics industries.
High-temperature fired refractories, monolithics, and anti-corrosive ceramic lined pipes for steel, glass, and petrochemical industries.
Operating entities across Russia (Volzhsky Abrasive Plant), South Africa (Foskor Zirconia), Germany (RHODIUS Abrasives), Australia, and USA.
Dedicated research teams focused on nanotechnologies, eco-friendly binding systems, ceramic matrix composites, and energy-efficient processing.
Captive hydroelectric power plants and solar installations power over 40% of manufacturing operations with zero-waste discharge goals.
We adhere to the highest standards of transparency, safety, environmental responsibility, and ethics.
Commitment to deliver zero-defect material science products, ensuring continuous process improvement and customer delight globally.
Environment, Health & Safety guidelines guaranteeing zero occupational injuries, green manufacturing, and natural resource conservation.
Vigil mechanism empowering employees and stakeholders to report genuine concerns or unethical behavior confidentially without fear.
Corporate Social Responsibility commitments focusing on education, healthcare, vocational training, and rural development.
Data protection policy defining transparent handling of user personal data, compliance with global regulations, and privacy assurances.
Fair disclosure practices for financial performance, material events, dividend distribution, and shareholder query handling.
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"Parry House", 6th Floor, 43 Moore Street,
Parrys, Chennai - 600001,
Tamil Nadu, India.
General Enquiries: cumicontact@cumi.murugappa.com
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