About Us

Emprada Mines and Minerals is a company that particularly deals in providing API Grade Barite Powder and Barite Ore. Incorporated in 2014 (Incorporated in) with Head Quarters in Austin, TX, and Production Plant in Andhra Pradesh, India with over 50 fulltime resources, we have made Substantial Development in the exports of Barite starting with 7000 MT in 2015 to about 300,000 MT in 2020.

• API 13A Certified Company
• Awarded with “Star Export House Certification” in 2019 by Govt Of India
• We have built 5 manufacturing units and employed 50+ full-time employees - one of the highest in this business.
• The company has achieved ISO 9001- 2015, ISO 14001-2015, OHASAS 18001-2015 for our quality standards.

MR. VIKRAM AKEPATI

A LEADER WITH A HOLISTIC VISION

• Mr. Vikram Akepati, President and CEO at Emprada Mines and Minerals, being a qualified Engineer passed out of USNW Australia and having worked in Fortune 50 companies in the USA for over 15 years in decision making roles, have gained the expertise to handle the clients effectively.
• Though, everyone sources Barite from the same mine; the clear differentiators are the processes, quality aspects and rigorous testing. Further, seamless integration of different departments such as operations, logistics, port cargo handling, and export management gave them the edge over others to provide real-time data and on-time delivery to the end customers. He brought in the technology to the age-old existing process to improve product and process efficiency.

OUR VISION

Emprada’s vision is to become a market leader and provide exceptional quality Barite Mineral to current and prospective customers by capitalizing into our mutual commitments, loyalty and respect for each other.

OUR MISSION

The focus is firmly upon Business Development, Innovation, and providing support for each new emerging international opportunity. We believe in working with we suppliers and customers on an open, honest, and transparent basis which helps to build mutual trust and long term relationships.

Our Process

We have made it a practice to check the product on different parameters before delivering it to the customers.

• Testing and Quality Control : Our product undergoes all the required tests in compliance with API 13A specifications
• Packaging : QA approved product is packed in Jumbo Bags (1500 Kg or 1000 kg), 50 kg and 25kg bags as per the client requirements
• Pre-shipment Inspection :“A deep inspection carried out by 3rd Party Testing Professionals such as SGS followed by a clearance certificate, ensuring quality.”
• Shipping : We offer FOB (Fee On Board) and CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) upon shipping from Indian Seaports among other Shipping Terms.