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A Legacy of Clean Beginnings

From a small startup with 10 units to India's largest portable sanitation company — discover our journey of innovation and impact.

1991

ICF Started

33+

Years of Service

500+

Employees

28

States Covered

Where It All Started

A Vision Born from Necessity

Re-Leaf is a brand under ICF group of companies established in the year 1991. Re-Leaf focuses in the design, development manufacturing & services of innovative infrastructures for portable sanitization, infrastructure & environmental management sectors.

Our Mission

Eco-Friendly

Pioneering sustainable sanitation practices from day one.

Quality First

ISO certified operations ensuring highest standards.

Customer Focus

Building lasting relationships through trust.

Innovation

Constantly evolving to meet changing needs.

Our Journey

Milestones That Define Us

1991

ICF Group is established

Shri Chandrasenan Nair Sasikumar lays the foundation of ICF Group, marking the inception of an enterprise built on vision and innovation.

1992

India's first indigenous latex centrifuge

The group achieves a defining manufacturing milestone, indigenously developing the first latex centrifuge in India and ending dependency on imported machinery.

2011

A new generation takes the helm

Following the passing of our founder, Mr. Sambhunath Sasikumar — a seasoned sailing Marine Engineer — assumes leadership and carries the business forward.

2012

Entry into biotoilets

ICF Group diversifies into the biotoilets segment, marking its first step into the sanitation industry.

2015

Releaf is born

Releaf is launched as the group's dedicated sanitation brand, committed to ethical, sustainable products and services in pursuit of a cleaner, greener India.

2018

Ettumanoor facility established

A state-of-the-art factory is set up at Ettumanoor, enabling mechanised production of portable toilets and bio-septic tanks.

2021

Kolhapur facility opens

The manufacturing footprint expands with a second factory in Kolhapur, Maharashtra.

2023

Ayodhya Sanitation Project

Releaf secures the prestigious Ayodhya Sanitation Project, reinforcing its growing presence in large-scale public infrastructure.

2024

Sanitation partner for Mahakumbh

Releaf is entrusted as the official sanitation partner for the Mahakumbh at Prayagraj — one of the world's largest gatherings.

2025

Presence in 8 states

Releaf expands its operations across 8 states in India, strengthening its sales and service infrastructure nationwide.

2026

Packaged Sewage Treatment Plants

Releaf forays into manufacturing Packaged Sewage Treatment Plants, with modular tanks of up to 50,000 litres now available across India.

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