CV of Chief Consultant-Non Wovens India

B-102, Laad Apartments, V. K. Marg, Opp. Polo Ground, Vadodara - 390 001. INDIA.

Executive Summary of CV of Mr. G.Ravishankar

Post Graduate in Textile Engineering from IIT Delhi
Experience in Technical textiles, Paper Maker Felts and Nonwovens- 20 years
Two and half years experience in Europe in Nonwovens Market Development and Manuacturing Neelepunch Nonwovens for Technical end uses.
Proficiency in Production Processes, Project Management, Product Development, Market Development and Quality Management.
Ability of Quick learning and application of knowledge
Techno-commercial orientation
Hands on experience in Technical Textiles, Tyrecords, Fibre Manufacture, Polymer compounding, Fiberglass Reinforced Plastics, Needlepunched and Thermobonded Nonwovens, Felt finishing, Cleaning Wipes
Computer Savvy
Have worked as independent consultant for past 7 years –undertaking project management and market development
Currently involved in setting up a hydroentangled nonwovens plant in India
Complete expertise in Nonwovens and Technical textiles from Raw material to end uses

Name	Gopal Ravishankar
Address	3, Divyajot society Makarapura Road Baroda 390009 GUJARAT INDIA
Phone Fax	++91 265 2412495 ++91 265 2412495
E mail	ravishankarg@gmx.net
Date of Birth	25^th March 1955
Place of Birth	Karnataka, India
Marital Status	Married

Pre university	1970
Bachelors degree in Textile Technology from SKSJTI, Bangalore	1974
( worked in Spinning dept of textile mill)	1974-1976
Masters Degree in Textile Engineering from IIT Delhi	1976-1978

Training and Department asst. in Spinning in Mafatlal Group Bombay	1975-76
(study Masters Degree in Textile Engineering)	1976-78
Product and Market Development for Glass fibre yarns, FRP mouldings with Fibreglass Pilkington Ltd Bombay.	1978-79
Sale and Market Development of Nonwoven Filter fabrics and Papermaker felts at Dinesh Mills, Baroda.	1980-1981
Application Development and Sales of High wet tenacity Rayon for textile and Nonwovens end uses with Gwalior Rayons	1981-1982
Technical Textiles Project implementation, Manufacture of Nylon tyre cords, conveyor beltings, filter fabrics, PVC coated fabrics, Compounding of Engineering Plastics implementation of !SO 9000 Quality Systems at SRF Ltd, Madras.	1982-1992
Independent consultant in Technical fabrics, Polymer compounding & processing, Quality Management, Fibreglass reinforced Plastic moulding and Project Management, Nonwovens interlining and reinforcement felts. interlinings project and glass fibre needlepunch composites for FRP 1992-Established own Consultancy firm: K’s Technical and Management Consultants	1992-1997
Establishing a Nonwoven plant of Thermobonding and Needlepunching nonwoven FACTORY on ‘TURNKEY BASIS’ in Estonia for Tolaram Group. Included Market and Product Development all over Europe. Involved in implementing a spunlace plant in India. Advising managements on markets, products and potential new industries in technical textiles and Nonwovens.	1997-2000

Setting up a greenfield project in Technical Textiles at SRF ltd (selection of machinery and project implementation). Product include Filter fabrics, Conveyor belting fabric, Fabric for PVC coating, PVC and PU Coating, Anti Gravity suits, High Altitude shelters, Tarpaulins etc.,
Sales promotion and getting approval for Spin-Draw Tyre cord yarns from Major Tyre companies in India.
Concept , machinery selection and market development for industrial textiles weaving project as a Turn Key assignment for Mahendra Polycot Ltd, Ahmedabad.
Start up of Technical Nonwovens department at Shri Dinesh Mills
Technical guidance, Market development and Commercial management for Nonwoven plant in Estonia. The capacity utilisation has been increased from 0 to 80% in a span of two years. Customer identification, approval and on going commercial activity for this plant. Major customers established in Western Europe.
Special 15 day lecture on Man made fibres manufacturing processes and Technical fabrics to University Students and Indian Plastic and Rubber Institute.