ACI was established in 1968 in East Pakistan as a subsidiary of ICI and was incorporated in Bangladesh in 1973. ACI's mission is to enrich quality of life through responsible application of knowledge and technology. ACI's vision includes attaining leadership in its businesses, high productivity, developing employees, providing high quality products, and promoting environmental responsibility. ACI has diversified into four strategic business units and has numerous subsidiaries and joint ventures. It obtained ISO 14001 certification for its environmental management system.