Capithan was established in 1974. It was one among the eight seafood-processing plants that were initially granted approval for export to the EU after the successful implementation of HACCP. Today the group has two EU approved seafood-processing plants – Capithan Exporting Company and Veronica Marine Exports Pvt. Ltd.
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The company attributes its success to a number of external and internal factors.
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External Factors
The topographical advantages of having easy access to both the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea.
Access to a diverse and plentiful reserve of marine products and some exotic species which are found nowhere else in the world.
The company is strategically located near two of the biggest landing centers in India, namely - Sakthikulangara & Neendakara harbor.
The company is having easy access to both the Cochin and Tuticorin ports.
The company has access to a huge manpower pool skilled in the marine field.
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Internal Factors
State-of-the-art processing units.
Own fleet of refrigerated and insulated vehicles.
Fully equipped in-house laboratories.
Experienced quality control personnel who strictly monitor and ensure quality standards.
Skilled managerial talent who have added professionalism to the company’s operations.
Time tested processes and techniques in purchase, production and marketing.
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