The Cordite Factory, Aruvankadu
(CFA) is being put through a modernisation programme involving an
outlay of Rs.400 crore.
The scheme includes modernising
the nitrocellulose plant, sulphuric acid concentration plant,
electrical distribution system, the transportation system and the
sewerage system.
The modernisation scheme, approved
by the Ordnance Factory Board, is likely to be completed by 2007.
The Cordite Factory, Aruvankadu,
an agency under the Ministry of Defence, is engaged in production
of propellants for various type of ammunition for the armed
forces. The surplus capacity at the plant is used to manufacture
industrial nitrocellulose for industrial sectors such as paints
and cosmetics.