On 4th March 2005, Dimexon factories in Coimbatore were awarded prizes for safety in factory premises by the Tamil Nadu Government for the years 2001 and 2002 respectively. The award is an appreciation for the longest period recorded without any accident in factory premises in the state. %% Labour Minister, P. Annavi presented the Tamil Nadu State Safety Awards for two years to the factory's General Manager - N. Baskaran at a function celebrating the National Safety Day in Chennai. %% Recognizing the achievement, Chairman of the Group - Pankaj Mehta said, "This demonstrates how strongly we are committed to adopting best practices. The award epitomizes Dimexon's philosophy and culture to continually strive for excellence and our concern for our people and the environment at large". %% Others, who were present on the occasion included M. B. Pranesh, Principal Secretary, Department of Labour and Employment, Government of Tamil Nadu, K. A. Mohamed Aziz, Chief Inspector of Factories and R. Thiruvengadam, Chairman, National Safety Council, Tamil Nadu Chapter. %% Dimexon Diamonds Ltd., headquartered in India, is a leading Sightholder of the Diamond Trading Company, London since 1976. With a network of world class factories, Dimexon ranks among the world's largest manufacturers of diamond and adherer to the DTC's Best Practice Principles.