Every year presents a new horizon. And 2020 was a year full of unprecedented and surprising challenges. Life has taught me that times like these, though difficult, shape us and help us to develop the leader within each of us. 

As we go into 2021 and beyond, I’m pleased to take this time to recognize the key individuals and collaborative teams whose work and leadership will lead Dhaliwal Labs into the future.

Please join me in thanking these folks and congratulating the promotions as well:

Neelamjit Dhaliwal, promotion to President, will lead organizational development, human resources, and research & development.

Jim McLaughlin, promotion to Chief Operating Officer, will be responsible for sales, IT administration, and continue his role as Chief Financial Officer as well.

Mina Dhaliwal O’Hearn, promotion to Chief Executive Officer, will be responsible for maximizing business value by setting our vision, long term goals and direction of the organization.

Bedford Park will continue to be led by the exceptional and strong leadership team of Tammy Stuckey and Stu Paves.

James Croney, VP of Science & Technology, will continue to lead Research & Development.  

Varsha Nainani, Corporate VP of Quality and Regulatory, will continue to lead Regulatory & Quality. 

Along with all of your efforts and the greater team, together, these folks are leading us into a strong Dhaliwal Labs in 2021 and beyond. I will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors and participate in development of the organization. 

Please join me in congratulating them.

Tehsel S. Dhaliwal, P.E.

The senseless murders of George Floyd and so many other African Americans have left the country grappling with its racism. As protests are held all over the country and even the world, we see that many stand in solidarity with African Americans. And we, too, stand alongside African Americans and all communities of color - our employees, customers, and partners - in the fight against racism, hatred and systemic oppression. We raise our voice to demand change and accountability, and to speak out about injustice.

For those who don't understand the intensity of all this erupted anger, this is our time to listen. As we navigate our personal feelings and experiences, there are important questions in front of us. How can we help each other heal and how can we make a more just world?

We close by evoking Chardi Kala, which is the Sikh spirit of eternal optimism. It is a philosophy that moves us to have hope for tomorrow despite all the shortcomings of today. Chardi Kala does not say to not have anger, it is instead a call to let hope and love lead the way.

Dhaliwal Laboratories is deemed an essential business within the jurisdiction of Illinois and Dallas County, and therefore remains open during the shelter-at-home orders for the COVID-19 pandemic. We are a manufacturer of essential personal hygiene products, including hand sanitizers and soaps.

The health and safety of our employees, customers, and their families is the top priority of Dhaliwal Laboratories. We are closely following recommendations provided by the CDC and OSHA and share the immediate goal of slowing the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Additionally, as a personal care product and medical device manufacturer, we are assisting during this global health crisis with the production of hand sanitizers and other sanitizing soaps. This is an unprecedented situation that demands an “all hands on deck” approach, and Dhaliwal Laboratories is ready to do its part. We are especially grateful for the work and commitment of our employees during this difficult time. Lastly, if you have production needs related to hand sanitizers, please visit our contact page.

We are very proud to share that our very own Varsha Nainani has been chosen to speak at the Beauty Supplement Regulatory Exchange in Washington D.C. on Nov 12 2019! Varsha is a strategic, hands-on quality and regulatory leader at Dhaliwal Labs. She is results focused, collaborative, and innovative with progressive technical and management experiences culminating in Quality and Regulatory leadership roles in FDA based CFR and ISO quality assurance environments. She is passionate about influencing and unifying teams for bringing positive changes to “must not fail." Varsha is an invaluable member of the Dhaliwal Labs team!

Dhaliwal Labs is excited to announce the hiring of Stuart Paves as Vice President of Manufacturing for Dhaliwal Labs, IL. He has incredible depth of experience as he has been in the personal care manufacturing business his whole life. He started working alongside his dad and comes to Dhaliwal Labs with the same energy he had as a kid! Stuart also started his own company, SMAP, which he has since sold. Dhaliwal Labs knows he will continue to grow in his new position and help the company with the full support of the whole Dhaliwal team behind him!

Dhaliwal Labs is excited to announce the internal promotion of Karla Sotelo to Manufacturing Manager, Dallas. She has been with the company for over 6 years. She started out in the quality control department and then moved into the scheduling department for several years. Karla has seen Dhaliwal Labs through tremendous growth during that time and her promotion from within highlights her institutional knowledge, expertise and success. Dhaliwal Labs knows Karla will continue to thrive and she will have the support of the whole Dhaliwal team behind her in this new position!

Dhaliwal Labs is excited to announce the promotion of Nancy Juarez from Director of Operations to Senior Vice President and General Manager of Dhaliwal Pharmaceutical Labs in December 2018. She is an industry leader with over 25 years of experience in quality and regulatory as well as operations. Dhaliwal Labs and Nancy have grown together as she's been with the company since January 2011. She is integral to that growth and will continue to be so in future endeavors - the company looks forward to her continued success!

Dhaliwal Labs added another valuable team member when they expanded into their third facility and new venture in Mesquite, TX, Dhaliwal Pharmaceutical Labs. Todd Stevens joined in December 2018 as Plant Manager and brings essential industry knowledge. He began his career at Kolmar Labs and then worked at Mary Kay Cosmetics for over 10 years. Dhaliwal Labs will benefit greatly from Todd's expertise and the company looks forward to supporting him in his continued growth!

Dhaliwal Labs expands with the acquisition of third manufacturing site to support continued growth and customer demands. The 79,200 square foot Mesquite, Texas location is an OTC facility that will specialize in medical device and OTC manufacturing and blending of raw materials for cosmetics production. With the new facility, Dhaliwal Labs now has over 300,000 square feet of manufacturing and R&D space!

Announced as a three-time repeat recipient of the award for fastest growing privately owned companies!

Dallas based Dhaliwal Laboratories, LLC, is pleased to announce that Dhaliwal Labs Illinois, LLC, an affiliate of Dhaliwal Laboratories, LLC, has completed its acquisition of the business assets of Alliant Manufacturing, LLC, and Alliant Formulations, LLC in Bedford Park, IL. This acquisition is effective December 23, 2014.

Through the transaction, Dhaliwal Labs gains additional manufacturing capabilities and expands its geographic base with increased distribution territory. The expansion builds on the company’s efforts to strengthen its presence in the market and better serve the needs of its growing customers.