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SOURAV SAHA
08BS0003340
HINDUSTAN UNILEVER LIMITED
(HUL)
The previous logo represents the green and healthy scenario of the Indian
economy. And the current logo expresses “the vitality at the heart of our
brands, our people and our values. Each icon within our logo represents an
aspect of our business, showing that we add vitality in everything we do.”
(SUN): Our primary natural resource. All life begins with the sun – the
ultimate symbol of vitality. It evokes Unilever's origins in Port Sunlight and can
represent a number of our brands. Flora, Slim·Fast and Omo all use radiance to
communicate their benefits.
(HAIR): A symbol of beauty and looking good. Placed next to the flower it
evokes cleanliness and fragrance; placed near the hand it suggests softness.
(BIRD): A symbol of freedom. It suggests a relief from daily chores, and getting
more out of life.
(WAVE & LIQUID): Wave symbolizes cleanliness, freshness and vigour. Liquid
a reference to clean water and purity.
➢ OPERATION IN BRIEF:
HUL products are manufactured over 40 factories across India. The operations involve
over 2,000 suppliers and associates. HUL's distribution network, comprising about
4,000 redistribution stockiest, covering 6.3 million retail outlets reaching the entire
urban population, and about 250 million rural consumers. HUL has traditionally been a
company, which incorporates latest technology in all its operations. The Hindustan
Unilever Research Centre (HURC) was set up in 1958, and now has facilities in Mumbai
and Bangalore. HURC and the Global Technology Centres in India have over 200
highly qualified scientists and technologists, many with post-doctoral experience
acquired in the US and Europe. For managing sales operations, HLL divides the
country into four regions, with regional branches in Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai and
Mumbai. Headed by a Regional Manager, they comprise Regional Sales Managers and
Area Sales Managers, assisted by dedicated field forces, comprising Sales Officers and
Territory Sales Incharges.
➢ PRODUCTS:
✔ Mercury pollution:
In 2001 a thermometer factory in Kodaikanal run by Hindustan Unilever was accused of
dumping glass contaminated with mercury in municipal dumps, or selling it on to scrap
merchants unable to deal with it appropriately.
➢ CONTACT US:
If you're an institutional investor, please Contact:
Mr. Srini Srinivasan
Vice President - Treasury, M&A & Investor Relations
investor.relations-hul@unilever.com
Corporate Office:
Hindustan Unilever Limited
Hindustan Unilever House
165/166, Backbay Reclamation,
Mumbai - 400020
Maharashtra
India.
Tel: +91-22-39830000
Fax: +91-22-22871970