Avinash Purandare honoured as the ‘Maha - Intrapreneur 2010

It is a very proud moment for all KBLians.

Avinash Purandare - Vice President Corporate Global Marketing & Stragety is honoured as the ‘Maha - Intrapreneur 2010.

The awards are instituted by Praj in association with Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM) Pune, who are the knowledge partners in this initiative. This award is the first of its kind in India.
Out of a batch of highly qualified and motivated contestants, six most promising ‘Intrapreneurs’ have been selected by a distinguished jury panel. The Maha-Intrapreneur awards aim at identifying and rewarding
professionals who display ‘Intrapreneural’ skills and qualities in their actions and results in their respective organizations.

The awards will be presented in a gala award function on December 18th, 2010 at the hands of Chief Guest Arun Nanda, Director, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. in the presence of Kishor Chaukar, Managing Director, Tata Industries Limited

For more information, please go to the link as mentioned below:

http://www.businesswireindia.com/PressRelease.asp?b2mid=25015

KBL Corporate Office 'Yamuna' won prestigious International Award

Venkataramanan Associates (VA) has won the prestigious Emerson Cup Award, 2010 in the New Buildings Category for the 140,000 sft. Kirloskar Brothers Corporate Office - Yamuna, at Baner in Pune.


This is also the first LEED Platinum certified building in Pune, the apex certification in green and sustainable buildings. The Emerson Cup Award is further recognition of the innovation and energy efficient design that VA has used in the architectural and building engineering systems for this corporate office.

KBL bags order for 201 pumps

Kirloskar Brothers Limited is happy to announce that it bagged Umbrella Order for General Service Pumps Package for many power projects from Essar Power. This is a big achievement for the marketing team.

Its time to say cheers !!

Kirloskar Brothers Limited has launched contest for Industrial Pump users. 

If you are using Kirloskar Industrial Pumps, then please submit your details by visiting www.kbl.co.in.

You may get brand new pump free of cost.

There are many more benefits. Please visit our website www.kbl.co.in for more details or send details on 2solidpumps@kbl.co.in     

KBL won Gold Award for - Technology Excellence in HR

CHRM&C team has been declared winner of Gold Award for “Technology Excellence in HR” by Greentech Foundation, Delhi. We were adjudged as best in Gold category.

The award and trophy was received by Ms. Mohini Kudtarkar on behalf of KBL during Greentech HR Conference recently held at Goa.

We feel proud of this recognition and it will be a motivation to us to move even further in Business Excellence. 

Interview of Mr. J R Sapre in Business Standard

Q&A: J R Sapre, Director, KBL
Hrisikesh Joshi / Mumbai September 4, 2010, 0:00 IST
Kirloskar Brothers Ltd(KBL), a Rs2800 crore company based in Pune has a global presence in the field of water pump manufacturing. It is growing substantially in Latin America and South Africa. In Centenary year,  KBL undertook to become a global company. In a conversation with Hrisikesh Joshi, KBL Director JR Sapre reveals how the company is growing as an MNC, acquisitions, operations and KBL as a brand in water pumps segment.
Kirloskar Brothers has recently acquired Braybar Pumps of South Africa. Any plans for further acquisitions?
We were working with Braybar Pumps since the last seven to eight years. This close association has ultimately resulted into buying this company. In future, we are looking at Latin American market and evaluating opportunities. Distance-wise, South Africa is much closer to Latin American countries. This acquisition is KBL’s future plan of foraying into the Latin American market. We keep evaluating new companies for such acquisitions. In long range plan, our mission is to get space into top five companies in the world by 2015. Latin America is a developing market for us and we have got foot in this market. As market opens or expands, we think that it is a good opportunity for us. We already have a strong base in Europe.  

How will you describe global presence of KBL especially in Europe and USA? 
We are exporting pumps to European market from last 25 years and substantially a large player in this area. Africa is the major thirst for KBL. In UK, along with SPP Pumps, we have done some joint development programmes. In 2003, KBL acquired SPP Pumps in the UK along with its three manufacturing facilities in the UK, USA and South Africa. SPP has grown three times since its acquisition from 21 million pounds to 60 million pounds. KBL is growing substantially in UK, USA and Europe. Also, we have a company based in Amsterdam in Netherlands called KBE which is a marketing arm of KBL, Europe. We also have offices in Cairo, Nairobi, Dakar in Senegal, Miami in USA, Dubai and Latin America.

KBL has bagged many orders from state governments to install water pumps systems. Please elaborate.
There is a substantial growth in domestic market for water pumps as irrigation is an important aspect. We got orders from states like Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra Uttar Pradesh and Orissa. These states are investing heavily for water supply and irrigation. Since the last two years, KBL is concentrating on Andhra Pradesh projects as the government is investing more in pumping stations. Orissa has tremendous amount of water but little irrigation facilities. So the talks are on with Orissa government. Other states like Bihar and Uttar Pradesh are also investing more in water supply and irrigation.   

What is the size of your order book as far as these government projects are concerned?
Andhra Pradesh government is investing a lot in pumping stations. We have got orders from Andhra Pradesh government worth of Rs1500 crore and Rs200 crore from the government of Karnataka. Further, there are orders from all the other states, the total size of order book is Rs3500 crore.   

KBL as a brand in water pumps segment.....
We are the largest water pump manufacturer in India ever since it is formed. Our nearest competitors are not able to catch up with us in last 50 years. The brand has a tremendous value and different  kind of respect all over the world . A month back in a seminar in South Africa, a professor from South African University told that in Egypt a pump is called 'Kirloskar' and the name is associated with the pumps so closely. It is very well known in Africa. You will never find people complaining about our product. Wherever Kirloskars have gone, they got support in many countries and helped to build India as a brand.

What about your newly formed company Kirloskar Systech? 
This is a  wholly owned subsidiary of KBL and will primarily engage in system engineering, designing and support services. As we did not have any separate entity to take care of system engineering, KBL has formed this new company to focus on system engineering.

KBL - A Corporate Patriot

Kirloskar Brothers Limited (KBL) has emerged as one of the top tax payers of Pune Region.

KBL is proud to thus contribute to the Nation Building activity.

KBL has been adjudged as one of the honest and ethical tax payer by the department of Income Tax. The department has honoured KBL by recognizing its straight forward financial administration as an activity of Nation Building.

A true corporate patriot, KBL is proud of its transparent transactions – a culture ingrained by our founder and nurtured by the following generations.

A certificate to this effect, signed by Manjiri Kacker, Chief Commissioner of Income Tax (CCA), Pune was conferred to KBL.

The distinction was received by Sanjay Kirloskar, Chairman and Managing Director, on behalf of the company.

This is a matter of pride and accomplishment for all of us who are a part of this patriotic fraternity. 

Jai Hind!

Rural Electrification by KBL in Orissa

The two villages are located at Chilika Island, Orissa- 4 to 5 km inside water from south coast. It was a very challenging and difficult task to supply electricity into that area even if it was a dream for the villagers since many years. KBL made it successful within 1 year after undertaking this projects by doing special designs and developed the required infrastructure by transporting each and every materials with help of boats.. Chief Eng. Of NHPC Mr. Khatua congratulate KBL for such historical achievement which has turned villager’s dreams into reality by supplying electricity to this two villages after 64 years of Independence.

This challenging job is carried out under the able guidance of Shree M R Pattewar, Sri Milind R Patil with the execution team headed by  Subrat Padhi, assisted by Dinesh Vetal, and site In charge Vivek Gupta, and team of engineers.

The photograph is of local news paper describing contribution of KBL in rural electrification. 

On 22^nd August 10 the  Electrification for Mainsa and Birhampur villages was inaugurated by Energy Minister Shree Sabyasachi Atanu Nayak. He thanked  M/S KBL for achieving this historical landmark through M/S NHPC. 

Kirloskar Brothers forms a new subsidiary Company

Kirloskar Brothers Limited announces the incorporation of Kirloskar Systech Limited in August, 2010.
This is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kirloskar Brothers Limited and will primarily engage in system engineering, designing and support services.www.kbl.co.in/ News

Best Pavilion Award

KBL's stall, admeasuring 78 Sq. Meters at the 'Pumps, Valves and Compressors Expo', Mumbai was voted as the Best Pavilion by visitors. The event was held from 6th to 9th May 2010, at Bombay Exhibition Centre.

World Environment Day

Kirloskar Brothers Limited celebrated World Environment Day by gifting a sapling to each employee at ‘Yamuna’

Tree Plantation by union representatives and colony residents

Nationwide Centenary Celebrations - East Zone

The East zone centenary celebrations of Kirloskarvadi at Kolkata on 15^th June, 2010, featured a pack schedule.

KBL celebrated centenary function with partners in success comprising of customers, channel partners, government officials and KBL employees. The event got an overwhelming response, with more than 500 registrations.

The celebrations were inaugurated by the Guest of Honour, Dr. R P Goenka, Founder and Chairman Emeritus of RPG group.

R P Goenka, Guest of Honour

welcome address by R K Srivastava

Guest Penning their comments on the spur of the moment

The team that orchestrated the centenary celebrations

VIP Visit

In last quarter, many VIP visited KBL 'Yamuna' office -

Balkrishna Shukla, Member of Parliament and Mayor of Vadodara, visited Yamuna office on 7th April 2010. Mr. Sanjay Kirloskar and Mr. D. B. Nimbalkar showing KBL's Heritage Room.

H.E. Dr. Sergio Lias - Suarez, Honorable Consul General of India at Cordoba, Argentina visited 'Yamuna' KBL's global headquarters, on 7th May 2010. Possibilities of cooperation and business opportunities in Argentina were explored during the visit. Dr. Sergio appreciated the Kirloskar culture and business ethos. Playing host to him, were Avinash Purandare, Prakash Marali and Mr. Sumir Pandya.

The Power of Safety

KBL’s power sector is conferred with a Certificate of Appreciation and a Trophy by National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) (Sipat) for adopting best safety practices during execution of Stage II CW system package for 2 x 500 MW units.

Vilas Ghadge received the award from Jaideb Nanda, General Manager NTPC, Sipat Project on 4^th March, 2010, during the function organized for observing the 39^th National Safety Day

Welspun group awarded order to KBL

Industrial Projects Division has won a prestigious order. The order was entrusted to KBL by Welspun Maxsteel, Roha, in preference over competing bids on both technical and commercial grounds.

Highlights of the Project

• Laying a 750 mm diameter MS Pipeline over 40 Kms.
• The order also included providing and supplying sluice and Scour Valves as well as Kinetic Double Orifice type Air Valves

Milestone Achievement for Oil & Gas Sector - Mumbai Office

The Oil and Gas sector of KBL – Mumbai office received a Letter of Intent in January, 2010, from Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited, Mumbai, for replacement of firewater pumps on multiple offshore platforms on turnkey basis.

The scope of work includes SITC of seven engine driven firewater pump sets, Cu-Ni piping, valves and associated cabling. The pumps are to be supplied in super duplex materials. The order, bagged against tough international competition, is valued more than 70 Crore. 

Cascade Receives A Crop of Compliments

Compliments from Ministry of Defence to Cascade

Kirloskarvadi Centenary Special Issue of Cascade Released

 A special issue of Cascade devoted to '100 years of Heritage' of its Kirloskarvadi plant, was released on 26th April, 2010, at 'Yamuna' auditorium, Pune. The 100 page issue was released by Sanjay Kirloskar, J R Sapre, R K Srivastava. Gracing the occasion were Avinash Purandare, Pallavi Kharade and Dr. Rajan Kamat.

Corporate Announcement - AGM

Kirloskar Brothers Ltd has informed BSE that the Register of Members & Share Transfer Books of the Company will remain closed from July 17, 2010 to July 27, 2010 (both days inclusive) for the purpose of Payment of Dividend.


Kirloskar Brothers Limited is hosting Annual General Meeting on 27th July in corporate office.  

Cascade - House Magazine won ICE Award

Cascade - House magazine of Kirloskar Brothers Limited won Gold Award for In-house Communication Excellence. On behalf of KBL, Ms. Pallavi Kharade, Managing Editor received the honour.
The award consist of Cash Prize of Rs. 51,000/- a Cristal trophy & a certificate of excellence.

Sanjay Kirloskar being awarded as Green Leader

Amanora Park Town (The township being developed by City Corporation Ltd.) in association with ALERT, an NGO for the cause of creating awareness on global warming recently hosted an event to celebrate World Environment Day.

The Green Leader Award 2010 was presented to Sanjay Kirloskar for his excellent contribution in preserving environment.

The event was aimed at bringing sections of the society together to foster mutual understanding towards aiming for a cleaner, more environment friendly & less carbon print/ emissions city

Mr. Kirloskar is confident about 10% revenue growth

Pump maker Kirloskar Brothers expects to maintain revenue growth in the current financial year at about 10 percent and would incur capital expenditure of around 400 million rupees or more, a top official told Reuters after market hours on Thursday

Details on following link-

http://in.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idINSGE64603D20100507

KBL acquired 90% shares in Braybar Limited, South Africa

Kirloskar Brothers Limited (KBL), through Kirloskar Brothers International B.V., Netherlands has acquired 90% shares in Braybar Pumps (Proprietary) Limited, in South Africa.

Braybar Pumps is a well known Company, in manufacture of High Head multistage pumps for dewatering in copper, coal and gold mines and rubber lined slurry pumps. They are also involved in repairs and servicing of various types of pumps. Braybar Pumps specializes in repairs of Split case pumps and enjoys a substantial market share.

Braybar Pumps has well established repair and in-house machining facilities. The acquisition would provide KBL immediate supply and service base, for its products in South African markets.

On the way forward, these facilities can be utilized for assembling various pumps required for the whole South African region as well as supporting KBL with white metal lined bearings which is another product that they manufacture.

The acquisition cost for the business of Braybar Pumps is Rs. 110 millions.

Industry Project division bagged biggest order

I have immense pleasure to share with all that Industry Projects division has grabbed an order worth Rs. 220 M.


The present order we have received from M/s Welspun Maxsteel Roha against the tough competition technically & commercially as well. This orders is special due to,

KBL can create a reference of laying 40 KM ms pipeline of 750 mm diameter

Civil work excavation of about 1 Lac m3 at one site in one single order

Media Coverage

Celebration continues -

Media covered the celebration in different newspapers & TV channels

Century of Industrialization of Maharashtra

Kirloskarvadi, the mother plant of Kirloskar Group is celebrating centenary year.

KBL did it yet again!!

In a joint venture ‘KBL – SPML’ has received an order from Bangalore water Supply and sewerage Board, Bangalore, for Civil and Electromechanical Works for Pumping Station and reservoir at T K Halli, Harohalli and Tataguni (Turnkey Contract). The order is for supply of 550 mld clear water to Bangalore city.

The total contract value is Rs. 448.35 crore, wherein KBL’s share is Rs. 224.15 crore.

KBL's scope will be total electro-mechanical package including supply of many Horizontal Split Case Pumps (CAST STEEL) along with 2300 kW / 970RPM / 11 KV HT motors , 2500mm, 1300mm, 900mm, 800mm motorized BFVs, 220 KV sub stations and other electro - mechanical equipments.

LLC Pump series

Kirloskar Brothers Limited is the company who keeps on inventing in the benefit of customers and the nation at large.

By developing the Lowest Life Cycle Cost Pump Series, KBL is going to save millions of Rupees of Customers in Operation of pump throughout the life of the Pump.

KBL in Power Sector

KBL has always contributed to Power Sector by providing quality pumps & Technology. KBL is enjoying around 80% Market Share in the domain of CW & CCW system in power sector.

5 Star rated pumps

Here is the company who has developed pumps with 5 star rating from BEE. The pumps works with efficiency more than the stipulated norms of BEE.

KBL has developed more pump models having efficiency more than BEE & waiting for certificates.