KRBL has set up a Furfuryl Alcohol plant located at Bhasaur, Dhuri District, Sangrur in state of Punjab at a total cost of Rs 7 crore as a step towards forward integration. The Commercial Production of this Furfuryl Alcohol plant is expected to start shortly.
Furfuryl Alcohol is a liquid organic chemical, manufactured from Furfuryl Oil which is produced from rice husk which arises as a by-product during the course of business activity of the company. The company, through this plant, intends to further convert the Furfuryl Oil into refined Furfuryl Alcohol, as there is huge demand for Furfuryl Alcohol in India.
KRBL is an exporter of basmati rice and a significant player in the branded food industry. It manufactures products like rice bran oil, furfural and de-oiled cakes.