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Experiences

1813

Birth of a Pioneer

David Waldie was born in Linlithgow, Scotland on 27th of February 1813. He was educated at Linlithgow Grammar School, and then went to Edinburgh to study medicine, qualifying in 1831. After that, he practised as a surgeon and apothecary in Linlithgow for the next few years.

1853

Dr. Waldie's Voyage to India

Dr. David Waldie migrated to India, to take up a post as Chemist for a chemical works, Malcolm & Co, of Calcutta.

1858

Establishing D. Waldie & Co.

Around 1858, Waldie established his own chemical works at Barnagore, Calcutta. In 1874 the company (D. Waldie & Co) was relocated to Kasipur, West Bengal.

1889

The Last Goodbye

David Waldie passed away on 23 June 1889, and the last rites were conducted in Calcutta. Dr. Waldie's remains remained in India at Scottish Cemetery, Calcutta.

1930

Amalgamation of Group Companies

In the 30s, with technical assistance from one of the largest manufacturers of lead and lead compounds in the UK, Goodlass Wall & Lead Industries Ltd., now known as Cookson Group PLC, modern plants were set up and the four companies were formed. D. Waldie. & Co. (Lead Oxides) Ltd The Bangalore White Lead Syndicate Ltd Waldies Zinc Pigments Ltd Waldies Industries Ltd

1967

D Waldie & Co. (Lead Oxides) Ltd.

On 1st November 1967, the four companies amalgamated under the name of D Waldies & Co. (Lead Oxides) Ltd.

1968

Waldies Ltd.

The company was reformed and it was titled as Waldies Limited.

2006

Gillanders Arbuthnot & Co. Ltd.

On December 2006, the company was amalgamated with Gillanders Arbuthnot & Co Ltd with retrospective effect from 1st April 2005. It was the then Waldies Division of Gillanders Arbuthnot & Co Ltd.

2007 - Today

Waldies Co. Ltd.

As an independent entity, Waldies Compound Ltd. took over the business structure of the Waldies Division. This change marked a new era in the destiny of the business. From then to today and on, the Waldies brand is a symbol of excellence and trust. Each day, the company’s mission continues to be about staying ahead in the growth curve and create rewarding journeys for its stakeholders and members.

Global Presence

Waldies proudly serves clients across the globe, with a widespread network of partners and distribution channels, ensuring our high-quality chemical solutions reach every corner of the world.