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The Government Soap Factory
was established by the Maharaja of Mysore his Highness Nalwadi Krishnaraja
Wodeyar and Diwan Sir.M.Visvesvaraya during the year 1916. The Sandalwood
Oil Division, Mysore was established during the year 1916 and Sandalwood Oil
Division at Shimoga was established during the year 1944.

In 1980, Government of
Karnataka integrated the Sandal oil factories at Mysore and Shimoga and
Government Soap Factory at Bangalore and formed Karnataka Soaps &
Detergents Limited [KSDL], which has been incorporated as a Company under
Company's Act 1956.

The Sharabha is a
mythological creation from the Puranas. It is illustrated as - the body of a
lion with the head of an elephant. It embodies the combined virtues of
Wisdom, Courage & Strength. It was adopted as the official emblem of
KSDL to symbolize the philosophy of the Company.

KSDL has a long-standing
tradition of maintaining the highest quality standards right from the
selection of raw materials to processing and packaging of the end product.
It's full-fledged quality control and R&D Departments single-mindedly
pursue quality enhancement and keep pace with the changing preference and
perceptions of customers.

KSDL is the true inheritor
of India's golden sandalwood legacy. Having over 89 years of experience in
this field. KSDL to-day is one of the largest producers of Sandalwood oil
and Sandal soap in the world, with a turn-over of Rs.125 crores.

KSDL's products are
regularly exported to UAE, Bahrain, USA, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, South East
Asian countries etc.

KSDL's Bangalore-complex
has production facilities for Fatty Acids, Toilet Soaps and Detergents. The
Soap plant has one of the largest production facilities in the country with
an installed capacity of 26,000 tones per annum. A unique feature of KSDL's
Soap plant is its flexibility to process as many as ten different varieties
of soaps simultaneously.

KSDL also undertakes orders
for manufacture of soaps as per the customers' specifications on mutual
understanding.

KSDL's product range
includes Toilet soaps, Incense sticks, coming in different and distinct
fragrances like Sandal, Jasmine, Rose etc. and range includes Talcum Powder,
Detergent also.

KSDL consider quality as
one of the principal strategic objective to guarantee growth and leadership
in the markets of its operation. We strive to offer superior quality
Products and services.
Client`s Testimonial
Our genuine, virtuous and high quality products, backed by an extensive
excellent customer service approach, have won has accolades from all over
the world. We attribute this success to our esteemed clients, both
international as well as domestic, for appreciating the authenticity and
distinctive features of the products.
Mentioned below, are a few comments given by our clients that speak
about our products and services:
"On my last visit to Bangalore I purchased your product Mysore Sandal
Soap. I found it to be of excellent quality. However, inspite of my
strenuous efforts, I cannot find this soap in any shops in Germany."
- W.H. Rogoyski
"However, I visit India often,
mostly to Karnataka and Kerala, where I am originally from. During my recent
visit, I was given a packet of your sandalwood soap. I very much enjoy the
scent and feel of this soap. In fact, I have had many compliments on it from
my American friends and colleagues."
- Deepak Pillai,
Pillai & Curtis Co.
Denver, Colorado U.S.A.
"Last November, While attending a
conference in San Francisco, California, I went into a Indian store and
bought a few bars of Mysore Sandal Soap. My family and I live it so much
that we want to continue using it, but we can't find it in Puerto Rico."
- Fco Javier Saracho M.
Jayuya, Puerto Rico
"We are very much interested to
import some of the above-mentioned soap to Switzerland. Having traveled many
times to India. I started to appreciate the particular smell of this soap.
Therefore please send us information concerning composition of this soap, a
complete price list and shipping costs (sea and airmail)."
- Pearle Prince
"Your Company is in my opinion one
of the best manufactures of soaps made from pure vegetable ingredients, I
personally use them now for about 3 years As I planning to set up a new
branch of retailing and wholesaling Ayurvedic remedies for common disease as
well as naturally manufactured soaps, oils, toothpaste and beauty care
articles, I am looking for a serious, competent and reliable supplier of
only the best quality."
- Schaffler Herbert
"I have purchased your Mysore Sandel
Soap in Australia at one of the Markets and am wondering if your have an
outlet in New Zealand where I can purchase this soap."
- Sharon Pigott
Feilding
New Zealand