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Profile: Garware Hi-Tech Films
Apr-29-2026

Garware Hi-Tech Films (Formerly known as Garware Polyester) is a manufacturer of specialized solar control films & paint protection films for the automotive segment, sun control films for architectural applications, and highend BOPET films for industrial applications. Also, it is the sole manufacturer of Solar Control window and paint protection films in India and perhaps the only company in the world with fully backward integration for manufacturing. The company leverages its state-of-the-art nano-dispersion and other cutting-edge technologies to maintain its market leadership. The company has established itself as a trendsetter in the Solar Control Film industry, backed by over decades of technological development. The company’s well-established global brands, 'Sun Control Window Films’ and ‘Global Window Films’ are known for their high-quality standards and continuous innovation.

The company offers a wide range of products with diverse end applications, including Solar Control and Paint Protection Films for automotive applications, Bi-axially Oriented Polyethylene Terephthalate (BOPET) Films, Thermal Lamination Films, Low Oligomer Films, and high shrink films etc. for industrial applications and specialized solar control films for architectural applications. The company has streamlined its production of Paint Protection Film at its facility in Waluj, Aurangabad, ensuring internationally approved product quality. The company is now officially ASTM standard (formerly American Society for Testing and Materials) compliant in both solar control and safety films. 

Business area of the company 

The company epitomizes technology, innovation, and excellence in Suncontrol Window Films, Paint Protection Films and Polyester Films. Its Suncontrol Window Films are revolutionizing spaces by enhancing cooling efficiency across residential, commercial, and automotive sectors, while driving substantial energy savings. At the forefront of automotive protection, its Paint Protection Films have set industry standards with pioneering technology and unmatched resilience. Its Speciality Films (BOPET) represents the pinnacle of innovation, setting benchmarks across diverse applications from shrink films to thermal films to lidding films to liner films. 

Businesses of the company 

  • Polyester Films (BOPET): It embody the pinnacle of technological innovation, setting the industry standard across a diverse range of applications-from shrink films to lidding, thermal to Electrical Insulation and release liner films.
  • Paint Protection Films: It is a prime example of cutting-edge technology, meticulously engineered to provide unparalleled durability and aesthetic enhancement.
  • Garware Detailing Solutions: It is a complete automotive surface care and protection system designed to enhance, protect, and maintain vehicle aesthetics.
  • Architectural Films: It provides superior UV protection, enhancing comfort and ambience while significantly reducing energy consumption.
  • Garware Home Solutions: It is the latest direct-to-consumer initiative from Garware Hi-Tech Films bringing world-class architectural window films straight to your home.
  • Sun Control Films: These films not only enhance visibility and ensure your safety but also play a pivotal role in conserving energy.

Awards/ recognition

  • 2019-20: The company has been recipient of Safety Award at National Level from Director General Factory Advice Service & Labour Institutes, (DG-FASLI) Government of India, Ministry of Labour & Employment and Safety Awards at State Level by Maharashtra State Chapter of National Safety Council (NSC - MC).
  • 2020-21: Company has been recipient of Silver Medal under the category of India Green Manufacturing Challenge 2020-21 for Sustainability and Environment which is organized by International Research Institute for Manufacturing and Safety Award at state Level from Maharashtra State Chapter of National Safety Council for Lowest accident average accident frequency rate - A Plaque & longest accident free period - A Plaque.
  • 2021-22: Company has been recipient of Safety Award at National Level from DG-FASLI Govt. of India, Ministry of Labour and Employment and State Level from Maharashtra State Chapter of National Safety Council for Lowest accident average accident frequency rate - A Plaque & longest accident-free period - A Plaque.
  • 2022-23: The company won the JIPM TPM Excellence Award - Category ‘A’ in recognition of our outstanding performance and commitment to Total Productive Maintenance (TPM). As a part of the JIPM Award, it has received a plaque and 2 ceremony medals. 
  • 2023-24: The “CII Technology Conclave & Innovation Awards 2023”, New Delhi in the month of December 2023.
  • 2024-25: GHFL’s Architectural Film received the “GreenPro Ecolabel Certification’’ as a Green Product by IGBC-CII in March 2025.
  • 2024-25: The “International Sustainability and Carbon Certification’’ i.e. ISCC PLUS Certification from M/s Alcumus ISOQAR Ltd. in the month of NOV’2024 for both Waluj & Chikalthana Plant.

Milestones/ Achievements

  • 1933: The birth of Garware Motors Ltd - a company that dealt in the trade of imported cars.
  • 1942: The formation of an organisation that operated in the plastics industry.
  • 1946: Dominion Plastic Industries, The takeover of Vasco Plastic Corp.
  • 1957: Garware plastic introduced new plastic production technologies.
  • 1960: The introduction of new technologies to create a new line of plastic moulded products saw the emergence of polyester films.
  • 1970: Two new plants were introduced in Aurangabad (polyester films) and Nashik (metallising unit), exports to the Middle-east commenced.
  • 1981: The birth of Garware Plastics & Polymer ltd produced breakthrough products like Garfilm, Sun Control, X-ray film, and Garvare Video Cassettes (GVC). The first US patent and the commission for a polyester chips plant was received.
  • 1990: Newly established plants with improved efficiency, more installation capacity and modern technology, polyester chips were introduced.
  • 2011: The preparation for a new era was complete with the amalgamation of Great Designs PPL and Garware Chemicals ltd into Garware Polyester Ltd.
  • 2020: The technological revolution helped the company create several new products to solve the problems of consumers and file numerous patents.
  • 2021: Garware Hi-Tech Films was born with high-performance polyester film products made using futuristic technology to safeguard consumers’ possessions.
  • 2023: Innovation Award by Confederation of Indian Industry
  • 2024: Top Exporter for 4 decades by PlexConcil
  • 2025: Commenced commercial production of the new PPF line situated at Waluj, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Maharashtra
  • 2026: Launched four new innovations in automotive care segment. The new offerings highlight the company’s continued focus on product performance, practical usability, and solutions designed around customer needs.

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