PESO had conceived the project on “Establishment of Fireworks Research & Development Center (FRDC)” at Sivakasi, being the hub of Fireworks manufacturing activities catering to 90% of demand of fireworks of entire Country.

The R & D Center at Sivakasi has been designed to address the following requirements of the Fire Works Industry. 

• Testing of Raw materials as per  specification.
• Safety of the personnel involved
• Study of nature of chemical composition and contrivance.
• Mechanization of hazardous manufacturing processes.
• Development and standardization of products.
• Quality control and quality assurance.
• Development of environment friendly products.
• Market share of the industry in the international arena.
• Technical Resource Development.
• Human Resource Development.

Establishment of FRDC - Status :

The civil and basic infrastructure of  FRDC have been established.

Equipping and Comissioning of FRDC are under progress.