About Parason
Five decades of engineering excellence — pioneering pulp & paper machinery solutions for 75+ countries worldwide.
Who We Are?
Parason is a global leader in engineering solutions for the pulp, paper, tissue, and molded fiber industries. Headquartered in Sambhaji Nagar (Aurangabad), India, we have been shaping the industry since 1976.
- Complete machinery solutions from stock preparation to paper machine
- Turnkey EPC projects for pulp mills worldwide
- Pioneer in sustainable molded fiber packaging solutions
- World-class refiner discs and screen baskets with proprietary metallurgy
Our Manufacturing Facility
World-class manufacturing capabilities spread across 10 units, equipped with cutting-edge technology to deliver precision-engineered solutions.
Foundry
- Specialized Stainless-steel foundry
- High-quality alloy production
- Customized heat treatment solutions
- Stringent quality control
Machine Shop
- Fully integrated facility
- Minimized lead times
- In-house precision machining
- Rapid product development
Fabrication Facility
- 150+ welding machines
- Arc, Argon, CO2, SPM TIG welding
- LASER & Plasma cutting
- High-capacity bending machines
Basket Facility
- India's largest manufacturer
- 800+ baskets annually
- Hard-chrome plating
- Advanced fiber laser cutting
Mold Shop
- 30+ VMC machines
- Rapid prototyping & POC
- Pulp trials and testing
- Industry standard compliance
Design & Development
- CAD, CAM, Simulation software
- Casting parameter optimization
- Computational Fluid Dynamics
- Superior accuracy & efficiency
Pilot Lab
- Molded fiber pilot plant
- Full stock preparation setup
- Real-condition mold testing
- Product validation facility
Our Visionaries & Board of Directors
Late Dr. C.P. Desarda
Founder & Visionary Metallurgist
A renowned metallurgist, Dr. Champalalji P. Desarda founded Parason in 1976 with a vision to create world-class pulp and paper machinery.
His pioneering work in Chrome steel alloys revolutionized the refiner disc industry, setting new standards for wear resistance.
Recognized with the National Productivity Award and trained at Brno University, Czech Republic.
“Excellence in engineering is not just about building machines — it's about building trust and a sustainable future.”
Dr. Shekhar Desarda
Chairman & Managing Director
As CMD, Dr. Shekhar Desarda has driven Parason's transformation into a globally recognized engineering powerhouse.
An active member of IPPTA, he brings technical expertise and business acumen. Under his leadership, Parason expanded to 75+ countries.
His vision of “Indian engineering for the world” guides Parason's mission of delivering world-class solutions globally.
Kishor Desarda
Director
Drives operational excellence and manufacturing capabilities, ensuring world-class production standards across all facilities.
Madhure Desarda
Director
Spearheads business development and global partnerships, expanding Parason's presence in international markets.
Utkarsh Desarda
Director
Champions technology innovation and product development, driving next-generation solutions for the pulp & paper industry.
Our Key Team
Meet the dedicated professionals driving Parason's success across engineering, operations, sales, and marketing.
Laxminarayan Sharma
Chief Technical Officer
Amol Thakur
Executive Director
Sunil Purohit
Vice President
Raj Kumar
Vice President
Manish Lall
Vice President - Exports
Ameet Bathiya
Vice President Operations
K Malatesh Rao
Vice President - Sales & Marketing
Vinod Malpani
Head - Sales & Marketing (Exports)
V Balakrishnan
Vice President - Paper Machine
Gopal Kadam
Manager - Sales (Exports)
Sunil Wankhade
Sr Manager – Sales
Shivaji Wanave
General Manager - Sales (West)
Sadik Maldar
Manager Marketing
Kunal Chandurkar
GM - HR & OD
Akhilendra Verma
Product Manager - MFB
A Global Footprint
Serving the pulp & paper industry across 75+ countries from 5 strategic locations worldwide.
Our Core Values
At Parason, we commit ourselves to the highest standards of excellence by embracing our core values of Inspire, Innovate, and Implement.
Inspire
We pledge to lead by example, fostering a culture of creativity and enthusiasm. We are dedicated to inspiring our team and our clients with visionary ideas and a passion for progress. Our goal is to ignite a spark that drives continuous improvement and fuels the pursuit of excellence.
Innovate
We are committed to pushing the boundaries of engineering by embracing new technologies and methodologies. Our pledge is to remain at the forefront of innovation, tackling challenges with originality and a forward-thinking mindset. We strive to develop cutting-edge solutions that meet and exceed the expectations of our clients.
Implement
We vow to translate our visionary ideas into tangible results. Our dedication to excellence ensures that we meticulously plan, execute, and deliver projects with precision and integrity. We take pride in our ability to turn innovative concepts into practical, high-quality solutions that stand the test of time. At Parason, we don't just dream about the future; we engineer it.
Rewarding Journey So Far
Founded foundry unit for manufacturing refiner discs with Chrome steel alloys innovation
Pioneered Tri Disc Refiners — a breakthrough in fiber development technology
Expanded into stock preparation equipment, MDF & maize refiner plates
Supplied refiner plates to the Indian Defence Army
Launched screening and cleaning technology division
Established Calpher Americas facility in São Paulo, Brazil
Founded Dr. Desarda Public School — giving back to the community
Commissioned complete 500 TPD pulp mill
Delivered complete 200 TPD pulp mill — first turnkey project
Established disperser system manufacturing facility
Entered biodegradable tableware industry with molded fiber solutions
Strategic collaboration with ABB for automation solutions
Commissioned 150 TPD kraft pulp mill in Algeria
Launched agro-wood pulping machinery line — secured first agro pulping project