Industrial Pumps and Valves Manufacturer

Reliability and efficiency are most important factors, when it comes to procuring capital good in industries. Industries are inclined towards high performance products so that they will receive better outputs and lowest life cycle cost. Pumps and Valves are very important part of any industries fluid handling network. It is estimated that pumps can consume as much as 80% of energy requirements in industries. Kirloskar Brothers Limited’s (KBL) has been leading the way by supplying world class fluid handling solutions by means of its highly efficient, reliable, innovative and cost effective pumps and valves.

KBL is recognized as the trusted brand of industrial pump and valves manufacturer. The wide range of Kirloskar pumps broadly covers all the agricultural, domestic and industrial applications. Also KBL manufactures pumps conforming to International Standards.    

• End Suction pump
• Split Case Pump
• Multistage pump
• Special and Engineered Pump

o    Concrete Volute Pump

o    Vertical Turbine Pump

o    Metallic Volute Pump

o    Canned Motor Pump

o    Condensate Extraction Pump

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• Monobloc pump
• Submersible pump (Openwell and Borewell)
• Sump pump
• Vacuum pump

With their unmatched range of valve products, they have become one of the leading valve manufacturer and supplier in India. KBL has the distinction of being the first Indian company to get the FM certification for Gate Valves. KBL has manufactured the largest Butterfly valve in India. KBL has a recently launched its new range of TAMPER PROOF KINETIC AIR VALVE which helps in preventing huge water wastages in municipal water supply pipelines. The patent is pending

KBL Valve Range:

• Sluice valve
• Non return valve
• Kinetic air valve 
• Foot valve
• FM approved gate valve
• Cast steel Gate valve
• Cast steel Globe valve
• Cast steel Check valve
• Ball Valve
• Steam trap device
• Forged steel gate, globe, check valve

KBL - Leading Turbine Manufacturer

Francis turbine

The harnessing of energy of the falling water to provide mechanical power has been one of man's greatest achievements. Water wheels providing mechanical power for grinding and water pumping are still in common use.  The industrial revolution created new requirements, which demanded larger power generating capacities, which led to rapid improvement in the design of water wheels, turbines and generators. The capacities of hydro power plants became very large as electricity generation became common place by the end of 19th century. The position has ultimately reached a stage where large-scale hydroelectric plants contribute significantly to the State's and the National energy demand. Unfortunately, every development has its cost and the cost of exploiting hydro power is vigilance in ensuring the environment is not irreparably damaged and the life of the river continues to flourish. This demands considerable care and attention in planning.

Kaplan turbines

The situation is different in case of micro, mini or small hydro power projects. A micro, mini or small hydro power station can divert potential energy of the water, which would have dissipated to no benefit in the natural flow along the watercourse. Mini, micro and small hydro plants combine the advantages of large hydro plants on one hand and decentralized power supply on the other. The disadvantages associated with large hydro power plants, like high transmission costs, environmental issues like submergence of forests and croplands, and displacement of families, are not present in small plants.

Moreover, the harnessing of local resources like small hydro resources, being of a decentralised nature, lends itself to decentralised utilization, local implementation and management, making rural development possible based on self-reliance and use of local natural resources. With proper site selection, turbine sizing and commissioning it is very cost effective when integrated with irrigation and water supply projects.

Pelton turbine 

Kirloskar Brothers Limited, the leaders in fluid handling, has been manufacturing hydro turbines for small hydro applications and offers turnkey execution facilities under one roof. KBL has supplied, erected and commissioned the Electra-mechanical equipment for several small hydroelectric schemes in India.

Types of Turbines Manufacture by KBL:

• Francis turbine
• Kaplan turbines
• Pelton turbine

                                                                  

            

                                                                   

                                                                  

Kirloskar Brothers Limited - Proud First !!

Kirloskar Brothers Limited becomes the First Indian Valve Manufacturer to get Factory Mutual (FM) Certification for Gate Valves

Media Coverage:

http://www.indiaprwire.com/pressrelease/other/2011082996204.htm

http://www.afaqs.com/news/company_briefs/?id=51150_KBL+receives+Factory+Mutual(FM)+certification+for+valves  

http://apnnews.com/2011/08/29/kbl-receives-factory-mutual-fm-certification-for-valves/

http://cewindia.com/mailer/2sept2011/kirloskar.html



Old is Gold - Photos

OLD IS GOLD REWARDS NIGHT

VENUE HOLIDAY-INN HINJEWADI

LIGHTING OF LAMP BY DIGNITARIES

WELCOME SPEECH BY SHRI ALOK KIRLOSKAR

SPEECH BY SHRI SANJAY KIRLOSKAR

REWARD PRESENTATION BY SHRI RAGUNATHAN

REWARD PRESENTATION BY SHRI RAGUNATHAN

REWARD PRESENTATION BY SHRI AVINASH PURANDARE

REWARD PRESENTATION BY SHRI AVINASH PURANDARE

SHRI VED PRAKASH THAKUR

SHRI SUDHIR KOTHARI

REWARD PRESENTATION BY SHRI ALOK KIRLOSKAR

REWARD PRESENTATION BY SHRI J R SAPRE

REWARD PRESENTATION BY SHRI SANJAY KIRLOSKAR

REWARD PRESENTATION BY SHRI SANJAY KIRLOSKAR

REWARD PRESENTATION BY SHRI SANJAY KIRLOSKAR

GUESTS AT AGAKHAN PALACE, PUNE

Old is Gold - A New beginning

Some of valued customers participated in the "Old is Gold" contest visited Kirloskarvadi Plant.

During this visit customers also got connected with heritage & rich culture of Kirloskar Brothers Limited

FM/UL approved Fire Hydrant Sys.at Jindal Steel & Power Ltd. commissioned

KBL erects and commissions FM/UL approved Fire Hydrant System in Plate Mill Project at Jindal Steel and Power Limited, Raigarh (CG)


Kirloskar Brothers Limited (KBL), the largest pump manufacturer in India, announces the successful erection and commissioning of a Factory Mutual (FM) and Underwrites Laboratories (UL) listed Fire Hydrant System for the Plate Mill at Jindal Steel and Power Limited (JSPL) in Raigarh (Chhattisgarh), India. Kirloskar Brothers has three factories located in India, UK and USA that are Factory Mutual (FM) approved and capable of manufacturing this range of pumps.

The FM-UL fire hydrant system at JSPL site was inaugurated by Mr. N.A. Ansari, the Executive Director. The project included erection and commissioning of two FM/UL approved Fire water Pump set (Head – 88m, Discharge – 273 m3/hr) driven by electric motor and diesel engine, two jockey pumps, valves and pipes. JSPL are one of the first steel plants in India to install this advanced Fire Fighting system, which is a standard in European and American steel plants.


FM-UL fire fighting pump sets fully comply to American standard - NFPA 20. Accordingly, the pump, engine, controller, which are FM approved and UL listed, give more reliability of operation at any point of time. Quarterly audit of manufacturing are conducted by FM/UL to ensure strict adherence to quality norms laid down by this standards. FM/UL approved controller enables weekly programming which allows automatic running of pump sets for set timing and keeps all records of pump operation so that pump is always in working condition.

KBL sells the largest Horizontal Split Case Pump in India for CW duty

KBL sells the largest Horizontal Split Case Pump in India for Circulating Water duty in a Power Plant

Technological innovation has always been the driving force for Kirloskar Brothers Limited (KBL). We are pleased to announce that recently KBL has manufactured one of the largest Horizontal split case pumps for Circulating Water application at Pipavav Power plant in India. The Pump is being sold through BHEL. We have supplied similar pumps earlier for export markets.

The salient features of the pump are:

Pump model no: UPH 1200/160M-Qty - 3 nos

Flow rate: 25000 m^3/hr

Head: 27.5 mwc

Motor rating: 2700 kW / 425 rpm

Application: CW (sea water)

MOC: Austenitic Iron 15% Ni (ASTMA 436) / CF8M impeller/ SS 316L (ASTM A 473) shaft

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.