--- title: "About Laxcon Steels | Stainless Steel Maker in Gujarat" source: "https://www.laxconsteels.com/about/" description: "Laxcon Steels Limited makes stainless steel long products at its own melting, rolling and cold finishing plants in Gujarat, India." --- # About Laxcon ![Molten steel erupting from a furnace in the Laxcon melting shop](https://www.laxconsteels.com/images/about/laxcon-steels-molten-steel-melting-shop.webp) ## Trust and Stainless Steel Founded in 1978 in Gujarat, Laxcon Steels Limited is one of India's most technologically advanced stainless steel manufacturers. For over 48 years Laxcon has been the first choice for stockists, processors and end-users of cold and hot finished products, steered in only one direction: to make the finest quality stainless steel. With a production capacity of more than 140,000 MT per annum across four plants in Gujarat, Laxcon supplies automotive, oil and gas, renewable energy, construction, pharmaceutical, aerospace, marine, railways, food and beverages, and defence. 1. 01 Mission To become an industrial powerhouse with a dominant presence in the steel sector worldwide. 2. 02 Vision To become the most preferred and high-rated stainless steel enterprise in the world, delivering operational excellence through continuous technological upgradation. 3. 03 Values We uphold excellence across products through quality and innovation, and we are committed to safety and sustainability with a long-term focus. ## Meet the Management A forward-looking management team made up of dedicated, focused and experienced leaders. ![Gopal Gupta](https://www.laxconsteels.com/images/about/gopal-gupta-laxcon-steels-managing-director.webp) ### Gopal Gupta Managing Director Mr. Gopal Gupta is an exemplar of industriousness and wisdom, and heads the second generation in the family. Under his leadership and farsightedness, Laxcon Steels has obtained a glowing stature. His meticulous approach to the company's expanse has been applied to executing precise processes to develop the finest stainless steel. > We combine improvisation and innovation and want to offer our customers value-added quality and services. That is the recipe for the continuation of the more than 48-year and three-generation contribution towards the success story of our family-run company. ![Vinod Gupta](https://www.laxconsteels.com/images/about/vinod-gupta-laxcon-steels-joint-managing-director.webp) ### Vinod Gupta Joint Managing Director Mr. Vinod Gupta is a perfectionist when it comes to organizing and leading the company's operations. His influence on strategic planning, policies and corporate affairs endows the company with ingenuity. He has been instrumental in establishing Laxcon Steels Limited as one of India's leading manufacturers of stainless steel and special steel long products. > Respect for people and the planet we all share is our top priority. At Laxcon we are always learning and moving ahead with all dedication. Thousands of customers across more than 80 countries prefer our products. ## Awards & Achievements Conferred with numerous prestigious awards, including the Ispat Agradoot Award and the Ispat Udyog Ratan Award by AIIFA, and the Four Star Export House recognition by the Government of India. AIIFA Steelex 2024 Four Star Export House Ispat Agradoot Award 2022 International Architecture and Design Awards 2023 Intertek Achievement Award Ministry of Steel Energy Efficient Production BHEL Blade Flats AIIFA Steelex 2024 IDA Design Awards 2023 BIR Certificate CSR Activities ## The Journey Throughout our journey we have remained focused on sticking to our core competency, steel. Over the years we kept ploughing capital back into the business to improve our capabilities and upgrade the infrastructure that lets us consistently produce the finest stainless steel. 1. 1979 Started with a hot and cold rolling mill for stainless steel sheets in Delhi. 2. 1985 1 MT induction furnace unit producing stainless steel ingots in Delhi. 3. 1991 Acquired a 3 MT induction furnace in Chennai. 4. 1994 Acquired a 3 MT induction furnace in Delhi. 5. 2002 Acquired a 3 MT induction furnace in Ahmedabad. 6. 2003 10 MT AOD converter installed. 7. 2005 Added a continuous caster. 8. 2006 Started the bright bar manufacturing facility. 9. 2007 Installation of the 20" rolling mill. 10. 2009 Added another 12" rolling mill. 11. 2010 Acquired an 8 MT induction furnace in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. 12. 2011 Installed a ladle refining furnace and vacuum degassing. 13. 2012 Installation of electromagnetic stirring and automatic mould level control. 14. 2015 Enhanced capacities with a 25 MT induction furnace and a 35 MT AOD. 15. 2018 Installation of electroslag remelting. 16. 2019 Acquired another unit with two rolling mills, 14" and 16". 17. 2021 An award winning office block built. 18. 2022 Started a new profile division with enhanced capacity. 19. 2023 Installation of a 25 MW hybrid wind and solar green power generation project for captive use. 20. 2024 Installed a fully automatic bar peeling line, increasing capacity by 4,000 MT. 21. 2024 Started an in-house R&D centre for improving and developing products for wider applications, with an automatic billet grinding machine. 22. 2025 Installation of SAP S/4HANA as the company wide enterprise resource planning system. 23. 2026 Started the Pipes and Tubes Division, producing seamless pipes and mother hollows. 24. Beyond Our growth story continues.