Godrej and Boyce is both the holding company of the Godrej Group as well an operating company with a presence across 14 diverse businesses. Its journey began in 1897 with the manufacture of high quality locks, then extending to other durables (refrigerators, washing machines, air conditioners, home security systems and safes, furniture), products for institutions (office furniture, audio-visual solutions, access control systems, perimeter security solutions, bank security solutions, beverage vending machines, interior solutions, hospital and laboratory furniture) and industrial products (process equipment, materials handling equipment, industrial storage solutions, tooling, precision equipment).