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reen has moved beyond compliance and is finally settling as a part of strategy for manufacturing companies. So from being a ‘dash’ of green in manufacturing, it has now become a ‘splash’ of green, spread across the production life cycle. Environment friendly material, zero waste production process, energy efficient processes and products, bio-degradable products are all now more than ‘smart sounding’ words. And as somebody has rightly said, ‘Don’t worry about the Earth…it has been here for a longer time than you do. Just take care of yourself!’ Guess, the manufacturing community is following this thought trail and finally turning green for

their own advantage!

There cannot be bigger advantage than profitability, no wonder then the formula of Green Earns Greens makes perfect logic. According to a study, the global market for green products is estimated at US$190 billion and is expected to grow at 15 per cent year-on-year. The data speaks volumes about the opportunities for companies in green manufacturing. The growth in the demand for green products has fuelled the need to manufacture more and more products that would offer consumers value for money.

Environmental sustainability is drawing attention from all directions – from new environmental regulations and enforced compliance to suppliers looking to create competitive differentiation through greener products and services. Simultaneously, manufacturers have become increasingly dependent on the suppliers’ ability to efficiently innovate and successfully bring new products to the market. Suppliers have also geared up to serve new markets defined by region or by customer specifications to earn revenues, and all this while staying green and healthy.

Implementing sustainable manufacturing practices can help businesses access new overseas export markets; increase manufacturing capacity by adopting new technologies; enhance business profile, corporate reputation and consumer perceptions. Inculcating advanced manufacturing technologies increase manufacturing efficiency, productivity and competitiveness. By adopting advanced manufacturing technologies, one can capture, store and track data relating to sustainable practices.

While the concentration is on green products, the focus on green buildings is ever growing. Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) has set up Green Factory Building core committee to develop the rating programme. This programme would not only reduce power demand by factory buildings, but would also reduce greenhouse gas emissions, potable water consumption, among other long-term benefits.

Then again, as a part of green initiatives, companies are imbibing and practicing Lifecycle Analysis – one of the most crucial aspects of going green, which talks about designing a product in the most sustainable manner, wherein throughout a product’s life cycle, the energy consumption and resource consumption are analysed & reduced.

An industry expert sums up beautifully, “In the coming years, we will be driven towards sustainability. Today, we are driving sustainability throughout the organisation at various levels and for the companies to survive in the future market, it is a must to take up sustainability in a big way.”

In this edition, you will learn how your business can incorporate sustainable manufacturing practices across the manufacturing life cycle, from initial concepts to manufacturing, packaging, transporting and disposal.

Here’s a big thumbs-up to Success & Sustainability!

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SPECIAL FOCUS

Green Product Development

APPLICATION ZONE126 Advantech’s Powerful Modular Expansion

Offering An Innovative Industrial Serverboard

Sustainable Growth HavensFrom organic to star labelled energy-efficient products, with evolving technologies, the ‘green’ concept has certainly come a long way. Today, governments, companies as well as consumers are aware of the benefits of green products and services. Energy efficiency, compact structures and the use of eco-friendly chemicals have become a norm, through regulations all over the world. Tracking this shift towards green engineering, the need is to rise towards new green product development, to stay afloat in the market in a sustainable way.

NEWS, VIEWS & ANALYSIS38 Latest Happenings In The World Of Manufacturing

ENERGY MANAGEMENT128 Automated Narrow Gap Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Driving Down The Cost Of Energy

‘I Challenge Every Challenge That Comes To Me’ Ravindra Ojha, MD, GKN Driveline India

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AUTOMATION TRENDS124 Machine Vision Four Keys To Successful Multicore Optimisation

TECHOLOGY & INNOVATIONS51 Technology Update Cutting-edge Solutions

54 Design Innovations Grassroot Innovations Taking Centre Stage

56 Opinions & More ‘India Is One Of The Most Sophisticated Deregulated Power Markets In The APAC Region’ Roderick Austin, MD – Asia Pacific, SunGard Energy and Commodities

FACILITY VISIT112 L&T Automation Centre Making Rapid Strides Towards Sustainable Manufacturing

118 Godrej Appliances Lean & Green Go Hand In Hand

POLICIES & REGULATIONS134 Union Budget 2012-13 On Mysterious Crossroads

136 Vision & Mission ‘In The Planning Commission, We Are Trying To Identify Long-term Constraints’ Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission

� Special Focus: Casting & Forging� Insights & Outlook: Infrastructure

� Special Edition: Vibrant Machining

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242 ADVERTISERS’ LIST Advertisers’ List In Chronological Order

PRODUCT UPDATE149 New Launches Latest Products In The Offing

159 Green Equipment Latest Products In Green Equipment

171 Pollution Control Latest Products In Pollution Control

188 General Products Rolling Out The Best-in-class

208 International Products Showcasing Products In A Global Arena

SPECIAL FOCUSGreen Manufacturing

64 ‘By 2020, We Will Reduce 25% Of The Energy Consumption In Product Manufacturing’

HN Daruwalla, VP & Business Head, Godrej Electricals & Electronics

69 ‘India Will Be A Significant Contributor To The Global Green Movement’

S Raghupathy, Executive Director, CII Sohrabji Green Business Centre

74 Green Processes Betting It Big On Green

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80 Green Equipment Greener Machines Facilitating

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82 Success Stories Passing On The Green Baton

88 Green Factory Building Rating System

Leading India To A Greener Future

92 KPIT Cummins’ REVOLO Smart & Sustainable Solution

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96 Pollution Control And Waste Management A Challenge Or An Opportunity?

98 Rules & Regulations Stringent Norms, Yet Not Enough?

100 Best Practices Greening The Industry, Greening The Environment

105 Zero Liquid Discharge Effluent Treatment Optimum Solution For Distillery Industry

110 Case Study - Sona Koyo Steering Systems Exhibiting Manufacturing Excellence

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TIPS & TRICKS144 Sustainable Paradigms 8 Ways To Be A Part Of The Green Bandwagon

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NEWS, VIEWS & ANALYSISL A T E S T H A P P E N I N G S I N T H E W O R L D O F M A N U F A C T U R I N G

The increasing use of IT for secure and real-time communication and efficient human and machine management in the armed forces presents tremendous growth opportunities for the Indian IT sector. Although there is a lack of large system integrators in the country, Indian firms are moving up the value chain via tie-ups with foreign defence majors by leveraging on offset obligations. The armed forces modernisation programme will drive growth through direct as well as offset opportunities. “Modernisation of the forces aims to equip the futuristic individual soldier with hand-held computing devices, encrypted communication, thermal sensors and night vision devices, as well as to integrate these devices with the command, control, communications, computers and intelligence (C4I) systems at the command level for improved tactical decision making,” noted Aditya Desai, Research Associate, Frost & Sullivan.

“Given that India’s armed force is one of the largest in the world, the modernisation programme will

create both long-term and large-scale opportunities for the Indian IT sector,” added Desai.

Between 2011 and 2015, India’s defence budget is expected to grow at more than eight per cent year-on-year. India is projected to spend approximately $54 billion on foreign arms and equipment procurements, which will also generate offset opportunities worth $18 billion.

The massive increase in the armed forces inventory, with the procurement of medium multi-role combat aircraft (MMRCA), helicopters, naval vessels and submarines will create avenues for maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), enterprise asset management (EAM) and product lifecycle management (PLM) solutions. The demand for secure and real-time communication between units on the battlefield among the three service arms and between the armed forces & back-end staff will be the most important driving factor for the combat system segment. “All modern weapons and equipment are IT intensive,” informed

Desai, adding, “This trend, along with their after life management, requires complex enterprise resource planning (ERP) and enterprise asset management (EAM) suites customised to the requirements of the Indian defence forces.” While the IT opportunities in the Indian defence market are expected to witness robust growth over the forecast period, bureaucratic and procedural delays, as well as high customisation requirements will restrain the rate of market growth.

The lack of expertise in combat systems will also rein in the possibility of higher growth rates. Indian IT firms do not possess the knowledge base and the expertise necessary to independently develop critical combat systems such as tactical communications systems or battlefield management systems. “While currently, the joint venture or consortia strategy is being adopted to overcome this challenge, it is imperative that market participants invest in research and development to develop these capabilities,” advised Desai.

ARMED FORCES MODERNISATION AND DEFENCE OFFSETS TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR IT IN INDIA’S DEFENCE MARKET

International Power Transmission Expo (IPTEX), a leading trade fair & conference platform for the gears and power transmission industry, was held in Mumbai from February 9-11, 2012. The event was inaugurated by Joe Franklin, President, American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA); Michael Goldstein, Publisher & Editor-in-Chief, GEAR TECHNOLOGY India Magazine and Ashok Saxena, Director, UK Advanced Engineering Representative Office, India, ADS Group.

The trade show saw huge participation from leading gear and machine manufacturing companies from India and abroad.

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Communications & Exhibitions, the three-day exhibition witnessed many interactive seminars on various topics like power, control and green solution for processing industry, gear manufacturers to participate in the global gear industry; mill, helical and bevel gear boxes; linear transmission drives and lifting systems, shot peening technologies and quick change workholding.

Visiting the event for second time Anant Kumar, Associate Director, Chind Industries, said, “IPTEX is a huge platform for the gear and power transmission industry, as it provides prospective customers and helps making valuable contacts within the industry.”

IPTEX HELD IN MUMBAI WITNESSES GOOD RESPONSE DISA ORGANISES A SYMPOSIUM ON ‘THE COMPLETE FOUNDRY’

DISA, a leading foundry machinery manufacturer across the world, organised a unique symposium on ‘The Complete Foundry’, which was held on January 11, 2012, at Residency Club, Kolhapur. This symposium was organised in association with the Institute of Indian Foundrymen – Kolhapur Chapter.

“This was an exclusive opportunity for DISA India to educate and share the best of global practices adopted in the foundry industry,” said Viraj Naidu, MD, DISA India.

On this occasion Naidu announced DISA’s future plans. This symposium witnessed about 125 delegates from more than 60 foundries from Kolhapur, Sangli, Belgaum and other nearby industrial belts.

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The Government of Maharashtra has embarked upon boosting green and environment-friendly industrial projects in the state, said Valsa Nair Singh (IAS), Secretary – Environment, Government of Maharashtra, while addressing the ‘Conference on Green Co – The Next Wave for Sustaining Growth’ organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII ). Projects with an environment dimension to it will be given preference in terms of expedited government clearance and other non-financial benefits, highlighted Singh.

She also pointed out that India is vulnerable to the challenges of climate change with 65 per cent area being drought prone, 12 per cent being flood prone and eight per cent under cyclone threat. Moreover, the per capita water availability is set to decrease from 1,820 cubic metre per year to 1,140 cubic metre per year. The Centre will be funding the State Government based on the Environment Protection Index constituted by the Planning Commission. This will be subject to State Government’s spending two per cent of the funds on environment related activities, she said. In addition, the government is also taking initiatives, sponsoring PhDs & MPhil candidates and disbursing funds to foster

research in environment protection. In her welcome address, Leena Nair, Chairperson, CII Maharashtra State Council & Executive Director – Human Resources, Hindustan Unilever (HUL) reiterated the need to focus on maintaining inter-generational equity. “Our resource consumption should not add burden to our next generation,” she affirmed. She also mentioned, “If we consume at the way we are doing, we need five planets to sustain over the next 100 years.”

“CII has been driving several initiatives in the area of green buildings and climate change and has also developed a code for ecologically sustainable business growth, which has drawn voluntary commitment from 450 organisations,” she informed.

Dr Naushad Forbes, Chairman, CII Western Region Sub Committee on Climate Change and Sustainability & Director, Forbes Marshall, said, “The green building is a relatively new concept and is gaining momentum. CII & Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) are working for the cause of reducing the environmental impact of buildings for better ecological consciousness. He also said, “Energy-efficient buildings require higher investment, as compared to a non-

energy-efficient buildings, but they offer substantial savings in terms of energy consumption.”

Supplementing his views, Pradeep Bhargava, Deputy Chairman, CII Western Region & MD, Cummins Generator Technologies India, said that companies can create better goodwill among their customers by opting for better environment practices.HN Daruwalla, Conference Chairman & Convenor, CII Maharashtra Energy & Environment Panel & EVP and Business Head – E&E Services, Godrej & Boyce Mfg Co., said, “In 2001, the first green building with 20,000 sqft was set up and today, India has 1,453 buildings of which 209 are already certified.” CII has developed a new rating system for companies. The Green Rating System will act as a milestone for companies pursuing green initiatives to measure where they stand and help them in defining the path towards sustainability.

S Raghupathy, Executive Director, CII, said, “CII plans to promote green technology all over the country and make India a global leader by 2015 in green buildings.” Currently, India, with 1.05 billion sqft space of green building, is second only to the US, Raghupathy added.

GOVERNMENT OF MAHARASHTRA TO GIVE PRIORITY TO GREEN PROJECTS

Tata Steel bagged the ‘Sustainability Prize’ at the CII-ITC Sustainability Award 2011’s ceremony in the ‘Category A’ for Large Business Organization (for companies with turnover of above 500 crore). The annual CII-ITC Sustainability Awards are given out to recognise and reward excellence in economic, environmental and social performance. They are conferred to Indian businesses that demonstrate excellent performance in the area of Sustainable Development.

On behalf of the company, Sanjiv

Paul, VP – Corporate Services, Tata Steel, received the Sustainability Award from the hands of Shri Anand Sharma, Hon’ble Union Minister of Commerce, Industry and Textiles, Government of India. Reiterating the values that the company has always adopted as a benefactor for the community, Paul said, “Sustainable development means valuing the interdependence of environmental, social and economic aspects that aim at improving the quality of life for everyone, now and for generations to come.”

He added, “In Tata Steel, we understand that whatever choices we make and all the actions that we pursue today impact everything in the future. I can proudly state that we have built on a legacy of caring and our commitment is based on achieving business success through responsible social, environmental and economic practices that help build happy communities. I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to CII-ITC Sustainability Awards for acknowledging Tata Steel’s efforts with regards to the same.”

TATA STEEL CONFERRED WITH THE PRESTIGIOUS CII-ITC SUSTAINABILITY AWARD 2011



Kontron AG has signed a term sheet with Plexus Corp in its continued effort of migrating towards higher-margin business of systems and customer-specific solutions. The structure for the contemplated transaction is an asset transaction in which assets of Kontron Design Manufacturing Services (KDMS), a wholly owned Kontron AG subsidiary based in Penang, Malaysia, will be transferred to Plexus Corp. for a purchase price of US$30-35 million.

This transaction will result in an increase in flexible working capital for Kontron and will allow the company to focus primarily on its core capabilities. Expanding on their existing strategic production alliance, the agreement also allows Kontron to benefit from the purchasing advantage of Plexus Corp. as the company plans to procure, in addition to existing business, around US$100 million worth of modules per year to help meet customer demand.

Ulrich Gehrmann, CEO, Kontron AG, commented, “The agreement

enables Kontron to focus on our core competencies in providing superior engineering services. By expanding our relationship with Plexus, Kontron ensures its continued commitment to best-in-class quality products. The result is an increase of efficiency in operational expenses and working capital, positioning Kontron for a larger market penetration of higher gross margin design wins.”

Dean Foate, President & CEO, Plexus, said, “We believe this strategic arrangement will expand and strengthen our existing relationship with Kontron, capitalising on our demonstrated leadership in the mid-to-low volume, higher-complexity manufacturing programmes. Kontron is a global leader in embedded computing technology and a strong partner for Plexus in our industrial/commercial market sector.”

One-off expense of approximately €6 million is expected to be incurred in the fourth quarter of 2011 as part of this transaction.

KONTRON AG TO TRANSFER KDMS PRODUCTION TO PLEXUS CORP, USA

Kobelco Cranes spread over 40,000 sqm would produce 90 units comprising 100-tonne, 150-tonne and 250-tonne class cranes during 2012 with the capacity of the Indian plant at 100 units/year. The company is planning to achieve 35 per cent localisation in 2012 and increase it to 50 per cent in the near future.

This is the first production facility outside Japan and the first foreign company to own a facility that specialises in the manufacturing of complete crawler cranes in India. Kobelco started its construction in March 2011 and had become operational from November 2011.

“The Indian plant would soon cater to the markets in the neighboring countries, and would help us sustain and increase our market share in the growing construction equipment

market in India,” said Shinsuke Izumi, President & Director, Kobelco Cranes India, adding, “The local manufacturing of cranes would reduce the cost of the cranes and will be made available in the price range `2.5 crore to `10 crore. The company expects to acquire a market share of 20 per cent by 2015.”

“It is an achievement to have two subsidiaries of the Kobe Steel Group to start operations within one in Sri City. We are positive that the success of Kobelco in Sri City will attract more Japanese companies apart from the 12 already established there to have their presence in Sri City. We look forward to seeing all Japanese companies charting their growth path in Sri City and we extend our dedicated support in all their endeavours,” said Ravindra Sannareddy, MD, Sri City.

KOBELCO CRANES STARTS COMMERCIAL PRODUCTION AT SRI CITY

Welspun Energy (WEL) has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Andhra Pradesh Government for installing 500 MW of wind power projects. As a leading player in solar energy with a portfolio of 500 MW under different stages of development, Welspun Energy has been aggressively moving forward in the renewable energy space. The company was recently awarded the largest solar project in India of 50 MW in a single location under the prestigious Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission.

With this MoU, WEL has positioned itself as a prominent wind energy player in the country. As per the MoU signed with New & Renewable Energy Development Corporation (NREDCAP) – the agency responsible for developing renewable energy in Andhra Pradesh – the projects are to be completed by the end of 2014, entailing a net investment of `3,000 crore. With the establishments of these projects, the organisation would achieve carbon offsets to the tune of 6,82,400 tonne. The State Government will be facilitating in obtaining the necessary permissions, registrations, approvals and clearances for the development of wind farms, as inscribed in the MoU signed in Hyderabad. “The recent agreement with NREDCAP has strengthened our commitment to become India’s leading power developer in the renewable energy sector. WEL is setting up large grid-connected solar and wind power projects across India. Short gestation periods for installing wind turbines, and the increasing reliability & performance of wind turbines has made wind power a favoured choice for capacity addition in India,” said Vineet Mittal, MD & Co-founder, WEL.

WELSPUN ENERGY SIGNS MoU TO DEVELOP 500 MW WIND

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Looking at the fragile economic environment globally, companies will need to be continuously innovating, said, Talleen Kumar, Joint Secretary – Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India at the 4th Learning Convention of Visionary Leaders for Manufacturing (VLFM) jointly organised by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) along with the National Manufacturing Competitiveness Council, Government of India, VLFM and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

The government will help make India the world’s manufacturing hub by shortly notifying the National Manufacturing Investment Zone (NMIZ), said Kumar. “Seven such NMIZs are ready for implementation in the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor and five more are proposed in different parts of the country,”

Kumar added. NMIZs will be spread over 5,000 hectare each with world-class infrastructure, clean technologies and skill development institutes. In the dynamic global environment, India suffers from power and transport infrastructure gaps, making its products less competitive. These zones will help overcome these shortcomings, Kumar said. “To make growth inclusive, the government has set a target of 25 per cent share of GDP growth from manufacturing by 2022 and 100 million additional jobs,” he said referring to manufacturing being made the engine of growth.

Speaking at CII’s VLFM session, Tamaki Tsukada, Minister – Economic Development, Embassy of Japan in India, said VLFM, launched in 2006, has gone a long way with the Government of Japan’s support and sponsorship. On this strength of higher trust between the

two countries, VLFM will continue to evolve and succeed, Tsukada said, adding, “Official support from the Government of Japan is technically set to end by March 2013. Meanwhile, we know there is a strong request from India side to continue with JICA support. We will consider how best the Government of Japan can play a role that will stand us in good stead in the post 2013 phase.” Stating that India and Japan have declared themselves as strategic partner, Tsukada said, “India is the only country with which Japan exchanges annual mutual visits of the two Prime Ministers.” Professor Shiba, who was recently conferred with the Padma Shri award by the Indian Government, believes in working not just for personal gain or for the profit of one company, but rather for the greater cause of society as a whole. The professor made this belief a framework for the VLFM programme.

CII’S VLFM ALONG WITH INDIAN GOVERNMENT TO PLAY A KEY ROLE IN TAKING INDIA TO THE NEXT GROWTH CYCLE

Legrand’s acquisition of Numeric is a masterstroke by Legrand who is keen to strengthen its presence in the Indian market. This acquisition could mark a change in the dynamics of India’s UPS industry given the earlier acquisition of Luminous by Schneider Electric in 2011.

The deal also provides a fillip to Numeric’s aggressive foray into the renewable space. This acquisition does not come as a surprise given Legrand’s acquisition of UPS manufacturers in Italy, Turkey and Brazil. This deal is expected to bolster Legrand’s presence in India by leveraging on Numeric’s robust sales and service network. The Indian UPS industry is expected to witness a few more consolidations in the next two years,” says Anindya Das, Industry Manager – Energy & Power Systems Practice, Frost & Sullivan, South Asia, Middle East and North Africa.

BIG DEAL FOR NUMERIC, BIGGER POSSIBILITIES FOR LEGRAND

The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) and Tata Capital recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work closely on the former’s Energy Efficiency Financing Platform (EEFP). Present at the occasion were Dr Ajay Mathur, Director General, BEE and Praveen P Kadle, MD & CEO, Tata Capital. EEFP, an initiative under the National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency (NMEEE), seeks to create a mechanism for enabling mainstream financing of energy-efficiency projects.

Dr Mathur said, “This MoU is an important step towards strengthening EEFP, which is a platform to facilitate learning and experience sharing on removing barriers that have stunted the financing of energy-efficiency projects. Tata Capital’s concerted focus on this area is a positive signal to the market and private investors.”

In addition to its thrust on areas in the financing of energy efficiency

projects, the MoU will also provide a flexible, overarching framework under which collaborative activities and partnerships in the field of utility-based demand side management (DSM), energy conservation building code, energy efficiency in existing commercial buildings, standards and labelling programme and energy efficiency in industries will be implemented in India.

Kadle said, “The MoU will bring together the technical know-how and experience of BEE and the financial expertise of Tata Capital to help promote energy-efficient projects and environment-friendly technologies across the country.

The MoU follows up on Tata Capital’s recent initiative of forming Tata Cleantech Capital, a company focussed on offering financing and advisory services to small, mid-sized and large companies to promote clean technology.”

BUREAU OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND TATA CAPITAL SIGN MoU



Tata Power, India’s largest integrated private power utility company has been presented with the ‘Quality Award 2011’ for its Trombay Thermal Power Station’s Chemical Laboratory issued by Laboratory Quality Services International (LQSI), South Holland.

Throughout 2011 (once in every quarter), Trombay Chemical Laboratory participated in the ‘Coal International Proficiency Test Programs’, conducted by LQSI and thereby proven its analytical excellence in coal testing. The laboratory has successfully established its competency in the field given in the scope of accreditation.

Speaking on the award, Ashok Sethi, VP – Mumbai Operations, Tata Power, said, “We are glad to receive this prestigious award. It reiterates our commitment towards quality management. We, at Tata Power, always endeavour to maintain the best quality standards across all our plants.” “It is our endeavour to create value for our customers through continuous quality improvement and innovation,” added Vijay Chourey, GM, Trombay Thermal Power Station.

Quality Control has been one of the key thrust areas of Tata Power. In its constant endeavour to improve quality and efficiency, Tata Power has ensured that innovation takes priority in driving performance at its various operational and project locations.

Recently, Tata Power was also awarded the top honour for stable and outstanding safety performance, at the 10th Annual Greentech Safety Award 2011 by the Greentech Foundation. Further, the quality circle teams of the plant were presented with 12 Awards at the National Convention Awards 2011.

TATA POWER’S TROMBAY THERMAL POWER STATION WINS THE ‘QUALITY AWARDS 2011’

Key Highlights Q3 FY12 (Consolidated)On the consolidated basis, Tata Power’s revenues were up by 51 per cent and stood at `6,645.87 crores as compared to `4,412.91 crore in the corresponding period last year owing to the robust performance of both, power and coal business. The company’s net profi t was `265.67 crore against `441.37 crore in the corresponding quarter last year.

Suzlon Group subsidiary, REpower Systems SE, has concluded a contract with an East Coast US wind power developer for the delivery of 73 wind turbines. The REpower MM92 turbines, with an overall power output of 150 megawatts (MW), are destined for a project in Oklahoma.The wind turbines each have a rated output of 2.05 MW, a rotor diameter of 92 metre and a hub height of 80 metre. Due to the climatic conditions, the turbines are equipped with the hot climate option, which eases operation during the dry, hot summer months in that region of the country. The delivery and initial operation of the turbines is planned for the third and fourth quarters of CY2012 (Q2, Q3 FY13). Tulsi Tanti, Chairman, Suzlon Group, added, “This order once again underscores our strong competitive positioning as a Group in the US market. With our comprehensive product portfolio, extensive service capabilities and a robust track record, we are well positioned to grab opportunities in the high growth expected in the US market in 2012.”

SUZLON GROUP WINS 150 MW ORDER IN OKLAHOMA, USA

Schneider Electric India, the global specialist in energy management is offering automation software to engineering colleges affiliated to Mumbai University to upscale the education standard of courses with latest commercial applications and help students their Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) knowledge. Mumbai University has introduced SCADA, historian, and batch as a subject (optional) to all the instrumentation branch engineering students studying at the university. Schneider Electric is offering 10 SCADA, historian licences, a training manual & kit worth `43 lakh at a nominal fee on annual subscription basis for three years. The

association was facilitated at a platform, Academic Alliance Partnership Event, held at Bharti Vidyapeeth College of Engineering, Mumbai, where Schneider Electric handed over the software kits, Schneider Electric branded certificates to all five colleges – Bharti Vidyapeeth College of Engineering, Parshvanath College of Engineering, VESIT, Indira Gandhi College of Engineering and Ramrao Adik College of Engineering. The event was graced by Dr SK Ukarande, Honorable Dean – Faculty of Technology, Mumbai University.

Commenting on the initiative, Pradeep Karnik, VP – Industry BU, Schneider Electric India, said, “Schneider Electric is a company that

is committed to driving initiatives that have societal and industrial benefits. Much of India’s future talent pool currently comprises of engineering students and with this endeavour Schneider Electric aims to provide access to world-class automation system with hands-on trainings to the budding engineers.”

The programme is facilitated through Supertech Instrumention Services, the leading partner of Schneider Electric in India. On successful completion of the course, these students will get a Schneider Electric certificate. Schneider Electric identified 10 colleges of which an agreement has already been signed with five colleges.

SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC OFFERS AUTOMATION SOFTWARE TO MUMBAI UNIVERSITY



Keeping in mind the challenges of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in specific and Marathwada region in general, the Chamber of Marathwada Industries and Agriculture (CMIA) organised its first CEO conference on January 2l, 20l2, in the heritage and industrial city of Aurangabad. The theme of this conference was ‘Managing Dilemma of Stability vs Growth for SMEs in Current Turbulent Economic Situations’.

The conference focussed on aspects that are of prime importance for the stability and growth of SMEs. Eminent industry professionals enlightened the august gathering on various aspects of business like economic outlook for India over the next three years and recommended strategies for SMEs, achieving breakthrough operational efficiencies, managing finances during crisis, managing human talent and winning new business for growth.

Despite its comrnendable contribution to the national/global economy, the SME sector does not get the required support from the respective government departments, banks, financial institutions and corporates. This proves to be a stumbling block for SMEs as it does not provide them the necessary support and encouragement to become more competitive in the national and international markets.

Further, SMEs face a number of problems such as absence of adequate and timely banking finance, limited access to capital and knowledge, non availability of suitable technology, low production capacity, ineffective marketing strategy, identification of new markets, constraints on modernisation & expansions, non availability of highly skilled labour at affordable cost, talent retention and compliance issues with various government agencies, among others.

CMIA ORGANISES THE FIRST CEO CONFERENCE IN AURANGABAD

CLP India, one of the largest foreign private players in the Indian Power Sector, and Suzlon Energy (SEL), the world’s fifth leading and India’s largest wind turbine manufacturer, have signed a contract for over 100 MW of wind power project, which is expected to be commissioned by January 2013. The project comprises 48 units of Suzlon’s latest S97-2.1 MW wind turbine featuring DFIG technology. The project is expected to generate more than 0.2 million CERs every year upon registration under the Clean Development Mechanism.

The deal valued over `600 crore reaffirms and strengthens CLP Group’s commitment to reducing the carbon footprint of the business by minimising reliance on the conventional coal-fired generation to the extent possible and increasing the share of non-carbon emitting sources in their portfolio to 30 per cent by 2020, of which 20 per cent

will be from renewable energy sources. With this new wind project, CLP India’s wind power portfolio has grown from 638.8 MW to more than 740 MW, thereby reinforcing its leadership position as the largest wind energy developer in India. This portfolio is spread across five states in India – Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.

Rajiv Mishra, MD, CLP India, said, “Accelerated development of the Indian power sector is central to realising the country’s GDP growth potential and requires investments across all sources of renewable & conventional energy that will help achieve an energy-efficient and sustainable economy. Renewable energy sources will play a vital role in building an adequate and responsible power infrastructure over the next few years. Wind has been a key area of thrust for us over the past 4-5 years and we are committed to

growing this part of our portfolio in India by 200-300 MW every year. This deal reiterates our intent and efforts in this direction.”

Mahesh Makhija, Director –Renewables Business Development, CLP India, said, “In line with the Group’s Climate Vision 2050, CLP India is committed to reducing carbon emissions to match the agreed global level so that the effects of catastrophic climate change can be minimised. This deal is an important step towards fulfilling CLP India’s commitment to growing its renewables portfolio. We trust Suzlon’s proven expertise, capabilities and the latest S9X turbine technology to deliver expected lifecycle value contribution to this project.”

Tulsi Tanti, Chairman, Suzlon Group said, “Suzlon is happy to partner with a globally experienced utility IPP like CLP India and looks forward to nurturing a long term relationship.”

CLP INDIA SIGNS A 100.8 MW WIND POWER PROJECT WITH SUZLON

FLUKE CORPORATION ACQUIRES TTL TECHNOLOGIES

Fluke Corporation, the global leader in portable electronic test and measurement technology, has acquired TTL Technologies for an undisclosed amount. TTL has been representing Fluke in India since 2001 as a master distributor. The new business combines TTL’s many years of experience in the Indian test & measurement market, its national distribution network and renowned customer care & accredited calibration labs with Fluke’s technological innovation, manufacturing excellence and world-class business processes. TTL businesses and employees will be integrated into the Fluke Organization.

Fluke products are used throughout Indian transportation, defence and manufacturing industries, spanning natural gas to power generation, transmission & distribution, railways, basic metals, etc.

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CUTTING-EDGE SOLUTIONS

ushy tomatoes, brown bananas and overripe cherries… Till date, waste from wholesale

markets has ended up on the compost heap at best. In future, it will be put to better use – researchers have developed a new facility that ferments this waste to make methane, which can be used to power vehicles.

In early 2012, researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB in Stuttgart will begin operating a pilot plant adjacent to Stuttgart’s wholesale market. The facility uses various microorganisms to generate sought-after methane from food waste in a two-stage digestion process that lasts a few days.

“The waste contains a lot of water and has very low lignocellulose content, so it is highly suitable for rapid fermentation,” said Dr.-Ing. Ursula Schließmann, HOD, IGB.

But it still presents a challenge, because its precise composition varies every day. Sometimes, it has a high proportion of citrus fruits; while, at other times, there are more cherries, plums and lettuce. On days with a higher citrus fruit content, researchers have to adjust the pH value through substrate management, because these fruits are very acidic. “We hold the

waste in several storage tanks, where a number of parameters are automatically calculated – including the pH value. The specially designed management system determines exactly how many

litre of waste from which containers should be mixed together and fed to the microorganisms,” explained Schließmann. It is vital that a correct balance be maintained in the plant at all times, because the microorganisms require constant environmental conditions to do their job.

The five-year project is funded to the tune of €6 million by the

German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). If all the different components mesh together as intended, it is possible that similar plants could spring up in future wherever large quantities of organic waste are to be found. Other project partners are the Fraunhofer Institute for Process

Engineering and Packaging IVV in Freising, FairEnergie GmbH, Netzsch Mohnopumpen GmbH, Stulz Wasser- und Prozesstechnik GmbH, Subitec GmbH und the town Stuttgart.

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or a spacecraft to ‘see’ and maintain its equilibrium, it needs a high-performance

onboard computer. This device must process a myriad of sensor data simultaneously, and withstand the severe conditions of outer space. Through the Multicore Architecture for Sensor-based Position Tracking in Space (MUSE) project, researchers are seeking to improve the positioning and guidance of such spacecraft.

Under the plan, scientists from FIRST developed an extremely high-performing onboard computer using modern multi-core processors. High-resolution cameras and infrared or radar sensors on the spacecraft deliver immense data volumes that help determine the position of the target object. These data have to be processed in real time, in order to compute the precise

control of the vehicle. Spaceflight-enabled computers to date have always had to make sacrifices here, in terms of quality, due to the high performance requirements.

“In space, the major challenge is that the system must provide an enormously high computing capacity, while power supply, weight, space and cooling requirements are kept to a minimum. In addition, cosmic radiation may cause sporadic data corruption, which has to be

detected and rectified by means of error tolerance mechanisms. We have to reliably eliminate the possibility of undetected errors leading to erroneous guidance commands and ultimately, uncontrolled movements of the spacecraft,” explained Samuel Pletner, in charge – Aerospace Business Development, FIRST.

The MUSE project is funded by the Space Flight Agency of the German Aerospace Center DLR, with funding from the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology.

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Besides maximum processing capacity and more effi cient error tolerance mechanisms can also be realised with these processors.

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CUTTING-EDGE SOLUTIONS

ntil now, most electronic components have been made of inorganic silicon.

The brittle material is a good semiconductor, but its manufacture requires a highly sophisticated process. It involves growing large crystals at high temperatures and then cutting them into thin slices known as wafers.

The more elegant solution is to use an organic material, a type of dye commonly used in the production of road signs. Such materials have an advantage – they can be applied as a coating on flexible films and other substrates. This gives rise to endless new possibilities, such as displays that can be rolled up and carried in a vest pocket or switchable window panes that light up at night to illuminate rooms while hardly consuming any electricity. On the other hand, organic dyes are poor electrical conductors. But this is where the once-mocked ingenious

idea comes into play. Their less-than-satisfactory conductivity can be increased by doping, i.e., adding a small amount of another chemical substance. After years of experiments, researchers have succeeded in creating materials with an electrical conductivity a million and more times greater than original dyes, with a doping ratio of no more than one per cent. The ultrathin semiconductor coatings have already made their way into mass production. They are equally versatile as the silicon chips that preceded them, for instance, converting electrical energy into light just as easily as they convert sunlight into electricity. Novaled AG has adopted the first approach, using the technology to produce materials for displays and lamps, while Heliatek GmbH has chosen to focus on photovoltaics. Both of these companies are spinoffs created by former members of Professor Leo’s research team.

SCIENTISTS CREATE MATERIALS HAVING ELECTRICITY CONNECTIVITY GREATER THAN ORIGINAL DYES

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“OLED displays combine the best qualities of LED and plasma screens, the two technologies currently available,” says Dr. Jan Blochwitz-Nimoth, Researcher, Fraunhofer.

They are more energy effi cient than plasma TVs and deliver sharper images than LED technology, as they do not need backlighting.

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nsulation panels that are both thin and effective are expensive. At present, these

high-end products are built into energy-saving refrigerators. The typical insulation layers on the market have one drawback – they add bulk. The 20-cm-thick outer skin changes the building’s visual appearance and can result in

significant follow-up costs – with a need to fit new, deeper window sills and sometimes even roof extensions. Fraunhofer researchers are now developing films for a material that will insulate homes without much additional structural alteration: vacuum isolation panels, VIPs for short. The panels are

only 2 cm and perform just as well as a classic 15-cm-thick insulation layer made from polyurethane foam. The inner workings of the VIPs are made mostly from pyrogenic silica. A high-tech film holds the material together and makes it air-tight.

Dr Klaus Noller from the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging IVV in Freising and Prof Gerhard Sextl from the Fraunhofer Institute for Silicate Research ISC in Würzburg have been involved with the development of VIPs. They now want to ready the panels for cost-effective mass production. “The key elements are the films: they dictate the quality, life span and price. The current production method is time-consuming and expensive: three of the five layers of plastic have to be coated with aluminum and stuck together. This requires seven production steps, which drives the price up,” said Noller. The

new film is easier to produce because it is made up of just two plastic films with three barrier layers – one aluminum-coated plastic film is coated with a micrometer-thin layer of ORMOCER – an ISC invention – and then coated again with aluminum. ORMOCER contains an organic-inorganic hybrid silicon-oxygen polymer matrix, which makes the material exceptionally tight and stable. “That is what makes it perfect for insulation panels,” said Noller.

ISOLATION PANELS TO INSULATE HOUSE WITH LESS STRUCTURAL ALTERATIONS DEVELOPED

I The new fi lm is easier to produce because it is made up of just two plastic fi lms with three barrier layers – one aluminum-coated plastic fi lm is coated with a micrometer-thin layer of ORMOCER, an ISC invention, and then coated again with aluminum.

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DESIGN INNOVATIONS

HNP – Engine Performance EnhancerInnovator: Hari Narayan Prajapati, Rajasthan

The device introduces a small amount of air ahead of fresh charge at the beginning of the suction stroke thus forming a heterogeneous air fuel mixture in the cylinder. The upper charge near the spark plug has a

normal air-fuel mixture and the charge at the lower end is lean. Combustion starts normally and the flame propagates at a normal pace towards the end fuel to produce sufficient power. The burned air-fuel

mixture when exhausted during the exhaust stroke involves lesser losses.Salient Features: Retrofitted small design, lightweight, easy to fit and use, no

maintenance, saves fuel consumption by 15% and low cost.Queries Invited For: Product licencing, reselling and marketing.

Flameless Seal MakerInnovator: K Masha Nazeem

The flameless seal maker eliminates the use of fire to melt lac and also ensures perfect shape (uniform seal imprint). To use

it, one needs to fill the device with lac, plug it into the power supply and then control the flow of lac with a piston. This

dramatically reduces the chances of getting burns. Use of this device also reduces losses of articles/documents due to fire.

Salient Features: Tiny and lightweight, can be handled with one hand, speed is 5 seals per minute, 100% safe, meets all

the statutory requirements of seals and brittleness of the seal is maintained.

Queries Invited For: Product Licencing, reselling and marketing.

Phone Operated SwitchInnovator: Prem Singh Saini, Haryana

The mobile phone operated switch is an instrument with an attached mobile phone and a modified circuit, which can toggle a device

between switch-off and switch-on conditions and also be used as a conduit to know the

status of a remote operating device. In addition, it allows only authorised users to

use the specific mobile number to operate the system. It can operate the switch from far

off places using GSM/CDMA network. No call/SMS charges are applicable as the control

functions just by the phone ring.Salient Features: The switch can operate devices

ranging from 100 W to 1,000 KW and from 1.5 V to 11,000 V AC/DC. Only authorised users can

use the phone. Price will be disclosed on request.Queries Invited For: Product licencing, reselling and

marketing.

Washing cum Exercise MachineInnovator: Remya Jose, Kerala

In this machine, electrical power is substituted by mechanical power. The system comprises of a pedalling mechanism, which

gives it the appearance of an exercycle connected to a cabin containing clothes. By pedalling itself, the clothes are cleaned

and then dried by centrifugation.Salient Features: Low cost, no electric power requirement, ease of operation, time saver, environment-friendly, no repetition of the process due to power cuts, 3-4 minute pedalling required to

clean one wash load.Queries Invited For: Product licencing, reselling and marketing.

Ceiling CoolerInnovator: Gopal Kumar Saluja, Haryana

The ceiling cooler is based on the simple principle that when unsaturated air comes in contact with water, the water evaporates. In the process, the moisture content of air increases, while its

temperature decreases. The resulting cold and moist air is used for providing cooling. Thus, a ceiling cooler is a simple device, which consists of an arrangement for blowing dry and hot air over a wet surface

and an arrangement for keeping the surface wet continuously. Salient Features: Inexpensive central air conditioning system, low operating cost, no surface area requirement,

can be easily fitted in shops & houses, lower water & electricity consumption.Queries Invited For: Product licencing, reselling and marketing.

GRASSROOT INNOVATIONS

TAKING CENTRE STAGE

Innovative capabilities are truly deep-rooted and the unique product

offerings by the people residing in the country’s hinterland are testimony to

the great innovative streaks. Inspiring and promoting such breakthrough

discoveries, National Innovation Foundation, has been a front-runner

in bringing these products to the market. Here’s a glimpse of some of

the innovations…


DESIGN INNOVATIONS

Auto Stopper for LPG Gas StoveInnovator: Davalasaba L Mahamadgows, KarnatakaIt is an electrical device with a timer controller to stop the flow of gas according to the preset time. The timer switches off the gas regulator after cooking. It has a digital display system for cookers to count the

number of whistles too. The preset cooking time for different varieties of rice or different dishes can be preset with the clock. This system will automatically switch off the gas once through with the cooking.

Salient Features: Retrofitting device, ease of operation, timer adjustment for cooking different types of dishes, digital display, alarm after the stove is switched off, reduction in

wastage of gas, low chances of food getting overcooked.Queries Invited For: Product licencing, reselling and marketing.

Solar LaminatorInnovator: Aman Deep SinghIt is a solar-cum-electric-energy-operated laminating machine. Solar concentrators, which radiate the concentrated energy over metallic plates, have been fitted in a wooden box. The paper to be laminated is placed between two lamination sheets, it is slipped in with the help of a roller and is passed through the heated plates.Salient Features: The machine can also be used as a conventional electrical lamination

machine in the absence of solar energy. It can laminate 4 A4 size papers per hour and costs only `700. The maximum temperature that can be attained is 42ºC in summer.Queries Invited For: Product licencing, reselling and marketing.

Automatic Cobweb CleanerInnovator: Ankush Kumar, Jharkhand

It is an automatic home appliance to clean cobwebs. Once held in the proper direction, it wraps the cobweb. The device consists of a small DC motor, a small rod, a light emitting diode (LED) and a long plastic pipe. One end of the rod has a switch, while the other has a DC motor. On pressing the switch, the motor rotates and wrap up the cobwebs. The LED glows on switching on the button and helps in pointing out the cobwebs.Salient Features:It works on simple mechanism with AC/DC power.

It can be rotated in all directions and is expandable to reach outlying areas. It is low cost and made up of

plastic pipe and therefore, is light in weight. It is a kind of tiny vacuum cleaner to clean up roofs and walls.

Queries Invited For: Product licencing, reselling and marketing.

Biomass Gasifier SystemInnovator: Rai Singh Dahiya, Rajasthan

This is a mechanism with the help of which any biomass waste/residue can be converted into inflammable gas (producer gas), which, in turn, can be used to run an engine, stoves, furnace, etc. Initially, the biomass residue is fed into a gasifier and ignited at about 200oC, which produces the producer gas that is passed through a series of filters and cyclones to make it clean & cool and, in the last phase, fed to a modified engine. Salient Features:20 kg of dry biomass can run 30 hp engine for 1 hour. It is the best method to dispose of agriculture waste in a productive way.

The technical alterations/modifications are on a second hand DG set. It is a standby arrangement for getting regular power supply. The

maintainance cost is little or almost negligible and the size of the system may be as per need/requirement.


Electric Shock Proof ConverterInnovator: Kshetrimayum Nicholson Singh, Manipur

The innovation is a device to convert a normal electrical current into a shock-free electrical current. If the device is installed at a domestic service connection, say after the energy meter or the main switch, then the

subsequent electrical lines will become shock free.Salient Features:

It consists of DIOPE, transistor, resistance, inductance, metal oxide veristor (MOV), transformer, riley voltmeter, ameter, LEO socket and earthing. The price will be disclosed on request.


National Innovation Foundation-India Building upon the Honey Bee network philosophy, the National Innovation Foundation-India (NIF), started functioning in March 2000 as India’s national initiative to strengthen the grassroots technological innovations and outstanding traditional knowledge. Its mission is to help India become a creative and knowledge based society by expanding the policy and institutional space for grassroots technological innovators. NIF is committed to look for grassroot innovators who have developed technological innovations in any fi eld of human survival without any outside help. NIF helps them get due rewards for their innovations and ensure that such innovations diffuse widely through commercial and non-commercial channels generating incentives for them and others involved in the value chain.

For more information, please contact:

Chief Innovation Offi cer

National Innovation Foundation-India

Satellite Complex, Premchand Nagar Road,

Vastrapur, Ahmedabad-380 015, Gujarat.

Phone: 079-26732456 / 26732095/

26753338

Fax: 079-26731903

E-mail: info@nifi ndia.org

website: www.nif.org.in


OPINIONS & MORE

“Consolidating multiple data sources and applications is a business imperative driven by the increasing velocity of change, complexity of understanding enterprise risk and necessity to achieve regulatory compliance,” informsRoderick Austin, MD – Asia Pacifi c, SunGard Energy and Commodities, during an interaction with Prerna Sharma. Excerpts…

YOUR CORE COMPETENCIESWe are predominantly active in four verticals, viz., availability services, financial services, K-12 education and public sector. The energy & commodities vertical that I manage falls within the financial service segment. We are a global software provider to a wide range of energy & commodities companies in industries including utilities, independent power producers, pipeline companies, shipping & oil companies, financial institutes, etc. We provide solutions to manage trading, risk, and supply chains for commodity-related industries. These solutions provide front- to back-office support for capturing deals and delivering market data for valuation, for clearing and reconciling transactions, as well as transaction invoicing and accounting. It also helps in analysing and managing transaction

& portfolio risk as well as in facilitating physical transmission or delivery of commodities through the value chain, from supply through to delivery. It also supports the logistics and inventory of fuels used in producing power and industrial products and addresses the challenges of managing operational risk, thereby quantifying market risk and improving cashflow and capital adequacy.

A power generation company, for instance, has to procure fuel supply to produce power. Once the power is produced, it has to be distributed to the market through the transmission grid and sold in order to generate revenues. There is an inherent risk of volatility in price fluctuations due to inherent factors such as weather, congestion, capacity and demand. So, from the market risk management standpoint, we can deploy tools that

help a company like this estimate the potential impact to their business (and profitability) in the short to medium term. For example, by performing a fuel cost scenario analysis, the tool will be able to analyse the estimated impact on the generation gross margin due to a net fuel cost increase of five cents, or due to a unit going offline. This is analysed through the help of a quantitative modelling tool. This is just one aspect of service that we extend to our customers.

CAPITALISING ON CHANGESurvival in today’s rapidly changing financial and energy sectors depends on your ability to quickly access and digest the information needed to anticipate, evaluate and adapt. Consolidating multiple data sources and applications is a business imperative driven by the increasing velocity of change and

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complexity of understanding enterprise risk and necessity to achieve regulatory

compliance.I am going to break this into three

primary topics. First & foremost is that India runs at a net deficit in power supply. In other words, the demand for power exceeds that of supply. We foresee, in the short term, a large amount of supply to be developed to bridge this gap. This change will define a power producer & distributor’s competitive business model to deliver to the market’s expectations, yet still do so profitably. Those companies who deploy the best processes, best practices and possess the better data & insights into the data, will lead the future. The second change that we are witnessing is from the regulatory standpoint with regards to renewable obligations (i.e. environmental or climate control). This change is fundamentally driving how energy producers optimise their fuel mix and power supplies as they are obligated to report their RPO commitments to the government. The third fundamental change is in the derivative space. Globally, we are witnessing a huge rise in OTC and exchange-based trading of commodity derivatives. In India specifically, there seems to be a growing awareness of the availability to use these tools to hedge the underlying commodity price risk in their portfolio. For instance, in an airline company, 40-50 per cent of the overall business cost is associated purely with fuel. Now, if you can reduce the cost per unit of your fuel by even one or two per cent, it will result in huge monetary benefits. SunGard has an edge in offering customers market leading tools to extract this additional value from their businesses with minimal investments and organisational disruption.

YOUR PERSPECTIVE OF THE INDIAN MARKET Excluding Australia, India is the one of the most sophisticated deregulated power markets in the APAC region. SunGard has been in India for a while. We have around 10-12 customers today in India and aim to expand our business portfolio in the Indian

UP,CLOSE & PERSONAL

What motivates you?I am an engineer. The first fundamental question I ask myself is: ‘Do I bring a certain amount of satisfaction from problem solving?’ From the sales point of view, there is no greater feeling than closing a deal. It is a euphoric feeling that serves to continually motivate sales people.

Things to look for when cracking the dealI think you need to consider both the internal as well as external aspects. A sales professional I admire greatly taught me two unforgettable lessons. First, buying is an emotional decision justified by reason. The second is that people buy from people. I am continually reminding myself and my team during the sales process that what the customer is buying should help in bettering their business performance.

Mentor in your life I have been able to take some good aspects from the people I have worked with at SunGard. As far as behaving in a responsible and ethical manner is concerned, I got great mentorship from our prior COO; about managing a business from a financial standpoint, I got good learning experience from our CEO and from the strategic standpoint, understanding how to model business strategy, taking a goal, focussing on that goal and then driving the organisation to pursue that goal, I got to learn from the previous CEO who served from 2003-08.

Leadership styleIt is non-micro managerial. I believe in hiring the right people, empowering them to do their job then stepping aside to let them do their tasks, but providing them help whenever needed.

Message to new age entrepreneursYou need to be passionate about what you do. Secondly, you need to have hunger for knowledge.

Books that have inspired youI enjoyed reading ‘Good To Great’ authored by Jim Collins. The most important message that the book conveyed is that companies can either be good or they can be great, but not many companies leap from good to great. The author very succinctly summarises the key things that good organisations need to become great. One of the greatest takeaways from the book for me is the bus analogy, wherein the company is a bus. Getting people on the bus is not the problem, getting them in the right seat is the challenge. It all comes down to hiring the right people.

Claim to fameI am responsible for fame energy data management and Aligne and Kiodex trading and risk solutions in the region. It spans around the gas, power, oil, metals, coal, emissions and agricultural commodities markets. I have expertise in maximising the efficiency and throughput of energy and commodities trading through data and technology solutions. I also have an experience in helping companies with the requisite software & services to start and grow hedging & trading in energy and commodities.


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market, specifically in the physical management tools for power traders as well as generators. Education plays a key role in the part of the service offerings that SunGard brings to the table. Commodity derivatives in India are not what they are in other parts of the world. But the growing awareness that these tools can bring in a dramatic change will differentiate us in the Indian market.

REDUCING CARBON FOOTPRINTPower utility companies are very rarely going to self-enforce a carbon reduction regime in their strategy. Therefore, it needs to be government regulated. In fact, the process has already started in India. We have about nine years of experience in providing services and software solutions to such entities in Europe and the US and we are observing the early adoption of similar protocols in India. I think we are well positioned to help Indian companies leverage on our expertise

and maintain compliance with the new Renewables Purchase Obligation (RPO) standards.

CHALLENGES TO GRAB SUCH PROJECTSI would never discount the benefits of experience & expertise in deregulated power markets. The second big component is SunGard’s willingness to invest in our products and people to make sure that it meets local requirements. To me, the combination of these two factors is what provides value to our customers. SunGard made a commitment to India very early on and we now have a staff count of over 220 focussed entirely on the energy sector. This commitment and investment has resulted in us securing some of the biggest names in the Indian power industry into the SunGard stable of customers and market awareness of our brands and excellent service and support is growing rapidly. At the end of the

day, customers are not really interested in which software they are buying; rather, they believe in partnering with a vendor that can help them solve their business challenges.

USPsI think the No.1 USP is that SunGard does not focus on parts of the industry that we do not compete well in. We are targeted about what we chase because we know that we are the best in that space. The second factor is our commitment and investment portfolio for the Indian market. SunGard Energy was the first team at SunGard, and among our competitive peers, to place a sales team in India. My experience has been that if you want to sell your products into the Indian market, there are no better people than the local resources who will understand the pulse of the customers and the marketplace.

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EVOLVING FROM A MANAGER TO EFFECTIVE FUTURE LEADERThe ability and skill set to manage a team, apart from creating a thirst in people to deliver better than the best are some of the crucial aspects that differentiate managers from future leaders. Additionally, for a manager to become a successful future leader, he must be able to maturely manage change and most importantly, be able to tackle external shocks. Also, to emerge as effective leaders, managers need to work smart and optimally utilise resources as well as technological solutions to ensure profitability in the long run.

A manager, who aspires to become a leader, has to be a role model for others to follow. He has to set standards, which are motivating and which inspire people. Today, most managers focus on a thing and excel in it, but a leader is one who can manage and understand what is in people’s minds and can connect with them. An effective leader covers the entire canvas of business and focusses not only on the hardware & the software, but the ‘human ware’ as well. He leads people to the future.

CRITICAL ENABLERS TO TIDE OVER ADVERSITIES One of the most important things is to always have the bigger picture in mind. Problems and tough times will always exist. The maturity level with which you tackle these will ensure success going forward.

YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE… I have been fortunate to have good mentors in my life. While my father is my first mentor, in my 25-year career in different companies, I have found many people whose good traits I have tried to imbibe. They have helped me grow into a leader. Also, the training programmes I have undergone at GKN Driveline, apart from the guidance of the company’s top management, have truly proved to be beneficial.

As a leader, I have always emphasised on creating a perfect balance in the team. I do not believe in being authoritative and delegating tasks; rather, I would prefer to give the team

Always keen to take on challenges, Ravindra Ojha, MD, GKN Driveline India, does not believe in being authoritative and delegating tasks, rather he ishands-on to guide his team to achieve the set goals. During a tête-à-tête with Arindam Ghosh, Ojha discusses how various mentors, who have been his role model over his25-year career span, have helped him become an inspiration for others to emulate. Excerpts...

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members a direction to take things forward.

Moreover, I am always game for action. It gives me immense satisfaction when I take charge to deal with a crisis. This, in a way, inspires others in the team. It motivates them to take charge when the situation demands.

MOTIVATION MATTERS…It is always lonely at the top. But you always have to keep your cool because you have a big team that looks up to you. The impression you leave behind is very crucial. Motivation is all about connecting with people. It is all about the values you give your people and your employees. Sometimes people fail and do not deliver as per expectations. But, in these times, the way you connect with them and give them feedback, the way you value them and treat them are factors that will inspire them to do better and thus motivate them.

SUCCESS, ACCORDING TO YOU…I believe success is a journey, not a destination. It is an ongoing process. Harping on failures does not do any good. Instead one needs to realise that every failure has a lesson to be learnt. Correcting yourself for the future by not repeating the mistakes of the past is key to ensuring success.

KEEPING PACE WITH GROWTH There has been a lot of investment on changing people’s mindset. And yes, this was indeed a challenging task. Sometimes, when I look back, I feel, I could have done things much better. For instance, we, as leaders in GKN Driveline, could still do much better. I think we need to create more leaders in GKN Driveline India.

DEALING WITH UNCERTAIN MARKET DYNAMICS I think focussing on the big picture will help you sail through. Yes, there will be ups and downs, but the way you deal with an adversity is crucial. You need to keep focussing on people,

keep focussing on developing new products and remaining connected to customers and suppliers. Practicing these will help you deal with uncertain market dynamics.

MASTERING BUSINESS FORECASTINGMastering business forecasting is a tough job. It is not possible to accurately forecast. But if you are well connected with your customers & suppliers and if you keep your ears & eyes open, you will be in a better position to forecast. It is not the figures in the papers, but your connect to your customers that will help you move ahead.

WHAT MOTIVATES YOU?I think my family and friends have been my biggest motivators. I have a lot of respect for my father. In fact, when I look back, I realise that he has been my sole motivator. I think I have inherited his calmness and composure to deal with crisis.

WHICH BOOK HAS INSPIRED YOU? I love reading books and articles. In the recent past, I read a book titled ‘Future – Engage – Deliver (FED)’ and have even met the book’s author Steve Radcliffe. The interesting aspect of this book is that every time I read it, I find a new dimension to every page, which is very beneficial for me. Apart from reading, I also attend seminars wherein prominent personalities come to speak.

YOUR TURNING POINT IN LIFE…I have had many turning points in my life. In school, I was told that I am not a good student. I took it up as a challenge and excelled in academics. In college, I was told that I only focussed on studies. I took that up as a challenge as well and became the best outgoing student. Even professionally, I have taken up many technical challenges and excelled at them. In fact, in GKN itself, I have been given the task to manage the organisation’s all-India operations even

though I had never done something like this before. I challenge every challenge that comes to me.

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Ojha began his business career with Tata Motors in 1981 as a graduate engineer trainee in production. Further, he worked for Bhilai Engineering Corporation where he held positions in industrial engineering, systems and purchasing functions. From 1989 to 2003, he was employed at Eicher Tractors, where he managed activities in a variety of areas including manufacturing engineering, projects, technology audits and quality assurance.

Ravindra Ojha joined GKN Driveline in 2003 as the GM for the company’s Dharuhera plant – one of three GKN Driveline plants in India, and assumed his present position in 2006.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the Regional Engineering College in Warangal, Andhra Pradesh. He earned a master’s degree in industrial engineering and management from the Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, under an Australian Government scholarship.

Ojha specialised in production management with a research focus on cellular manufacturing systems and has published a number of technical papers and journals in India and abroad.

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‘By 2020, We Will Reduce 25% Of The Energy Consumption In Product Manufacturing’HN Daruwalla, VP & Business Head, Godrej Electricals & Electronics .....................................................64

‘India Will Be A Significant Contributor To The Global Green Movement’S Raghupathy, Executive Director, CII Sohrabji Green Business Centre ....................................................69

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GREEN PROCESSES: Betting It Big On Green ................................................................................74

GREEN EQUIPMENT: Greener Machines Facilitating Sustainable Operations ...............................80

SUCCESS STORIES: Passing On The Green Baton .........................................................................82

GREEN FACTORY BUILDING RATING SYSTEM: Leading India To A Greener Future .................88

KPIT CUMMINS’ REVOLO: Smart & Sustainable Solution For Automobiles ..................................92

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SUSTAINABLE OPERATIONSWe offer two kinds of services – one where we get involved in a new building development right at the design stage and incorporate all the green technologies possible and two where we take care of retrofitting new devices to existing buildings and converting them into green buildings.

Unfortunately, only a fraction of the new buildings are green. So, if we have to make a big impact in bringing down the losses, the carbon footprint and the impact on the environment,

the existing building should be looked at for implementation of green technologies. As stated earlier, our services also take care of retrofitting new devices to existing buildings and converting them into green buildings. It is a bit difficult in the case of a new building, as we design everything from scratch, but placing green technology in old buildings is a task.

So, we give customers the choice of various technologies available and depending on their budget, we devise the best fit technologies.

LATEST GREEN TECHNOLOGIES Today, if we look at the way technology has come up; there are so many new products that eliminate power losses. See the success story of Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company, which has, without much capacity addition, been able to generate 15-20 per cent of additional power.

Improvement of power factor, separation of feeder and reducing losses are some of the technologies that have immensely helped the sector. Another big development is smart grids, which

Stressing on the measures towards sustainability, HN Daruwalla, VP & Business Head, Godrej Electricals & Electronics, says, “By 2020, we are trying to make sure that one-third of the products that we are manufacturing are

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is an emerging technology and the future is going to depend on it.

USE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY As of now, we are in touch with many companies, and are incorporating solar power with the building’s energy supply. We are also working on a project, which is coming up at Vikhroli where a major chunk of the power will be coming in from solar photovoltaic. We are encouraging our customers to generate a percentage of power from photovoltaic, which will help in sustainable functions. We are also looking at marketing discs, which will be producing off grid green power that can be incorporated in the housing section.

STRATEGIES TO GO GREENAt Godrej, we have embarked on three CSR activities – ensuring employability, training one million rural & urban youth, over the period of next 10 years and innovation in green products. By 2020, we are trying to make sure that one-third of the products that we are manufacturing are done using eco-friendly equipment. We are presently manufacturing the greenest refrigerator in India. By 2020, we will reduce 25 per cent of the energy consumption that is

presently used in the manufacturing of our products. We are also looking at positive water balance, 100 per cent green water harvesting, zero waste to the landfill and 50 per cent reduction of hazardous waste, emissions coming down by 20 per cent and 10 per cent of our total power requirement to come from renewable by 2020. It is a very tall order, which we have embarked upon. Thus, we are pushing the use of renewable power for our external customers while the company has

embarked upon green initiatives to reduce our impact on the environment internally.

AUTOMATION IN GREEN POWERBuilding management system (BMS) is critical in green power management. Practically, every building has a BMS. We have achieved 15-20 per cent energy reduction through the use of efficient technology. We have further achieved a 5-7 per cent reduction by efficient use of automation. Automation is critical in monitoring carbon dioxide emissions and induction of fresh air as and when required. At the same time, occupancy sensors for operating lights, air conditioner and BMSs play an important role in overall control of the system.

USE OF GREEN IN THE POWER SECTORAs of today, not a single company has been able to meet the obligations of the government as well as the regulatory body when it comes to the use of green power. But I am sure that most of the companies are striving towards that. Tata Power and state electricity boards are working very hard and I think the rate at which the cost of renewable power is coming down, especially photovoltaic, these companies will be able to meet their targets in a couple of years.

PLANS FOR THE INDIAN MARKET Presently, the Indian market offers us immense opportunities, but cashing in on these opportunities, solely depends on whom you partner with. Today, we are not into fundamental research and there are plenty of players in the US & Europe who have come up with breakthrough technologies. We are trying to see how we can tie up with the best one and source affordable solutions for the Indian market. We also want to assist our external customers in propagating green power; we want to help people generate their own photovoltaic power. Simultaneously, we have a green policy

to replace 20 per cent of our power consumption through renewable.

YOUR VISION In the coming years, we will be driven towards sustainability. Today, we are driving sustainability throughout the organisation at various levels and for the companies to survive in the future market, it is a must to take up sustainability in a big way.

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Your driving forceThe love for technology and sustainability keeps me going. In my personal life, I have taken a lot of initiatives towards achieving sustainability.

Your leisure activity In my free time, I mostly go through the Internet to study the new technologies available in automation, electrical & electronics and sustainability among others.

Biggest event that shaped your lifeThe development of the green building from concept to reality has been one of the biggest events of my life so far as it opened up an absolutely new avenue. I have been driving the concept of sustainability since the last 25 years, but it actually came up only when the green building started coming in. It is a pleasure to see a building, which is green and is consuming 20 per cent less power, less water and the indoor environment quality is excellent. It is a pleasure to live in such a building.

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GREEN CONCEPTS – FROM PREACHING TO PRACTICING Thanks to the widespread awareness, companies these days have realised the financial benefits of going green. The green building movement has clearly demonstrated that green buildings make perfect business sense. The cost of a green building has dramatically come down from 18 per cent to five per cent in case of platinum rated buildings from 2003 to now. The uptake of green buildings has recently gone up all over the country, which is a good sign to boast about. Mumbai is leading the green bandwagon with around 28 per cent stake. The concept of green building is getting extended to companies as well and that is why we have come out with the Green Company Rating System. This is probably the first of its kind in the world. The US & Europe have done

excellent work in energy efficiency and environment practices, but they have not combined it as one single activity, which is what this Green Company Rating System is poised to do. This makes the job of a company simple – to have measureable parameters to go green. Going forward, we will not only see buildings going green, but also see companies adopting the green approach in a holistic manner. This will be witnessed in a period of five years from now. It is a very encouraging trend and there are more and more investments in this space. Moreover, the cost of green material is also going down. So, there is also increasing acceptance towards opting for green technologies.

EXISTING COMPANIES GOING GREENThe Green Company Rating System addresses this premise. It talks about

how existing companies can go green in their current set up. To achieve the same, we have identified about nine major parameters. Energy EfficiencyThe first major parameter is energy efficiency, which elaborates on how companies can attain energy efficiency and become world class. We have one of the lowest specific energy consumptions in the world. There will be very low consumption in terms of per unit of production as compared to other countries. Energy efficiency is a very significant portion of the activity. The second aspect is water conservation. Renewable ExpanseThe third fast growing parameter is investment in renewable energy, which dramatically reduces fossil fuel consumption. With the changing outlook towards investing in renewable energy and many companies harnessing greater benefits from renewable sources, the scope for India to tap renewable sources of energy is extremely high. Next comes greenhouse gas reduction. Here, we evaluate the greenhouse gas emissions in the factory and quantify what is equivalent of this in terms of per unit of production. Then follows waste management, which identifies how much generated waste can be recycled. The other parameter that follows is raw material usage, which talks about the efficient utilisation of raw materials and analyses if further recycling is possible. Certain alternatives such as biodegradable materials can be utilised. Lifecycle AnalysisOne of the most crucial aspects of going green – talks about designing a product in the most sustainable manner, wherein throughout a product’s

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“India will be able to dramatically reduce emissions because of the fast-paced green drive. It will be able to gain global traction because of these world-class practices. I truly believe that the future belongs to green companies,” asserts S Raghupathy, Executive Director, CII Sohrabji Green Business Centre, during an exclusive interaction with Prerna Sharma. Excerpts…

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lifecycle, the energy consumption and resource consumption are analysed & reduced. Very few companies practice this concept in India. However, if we are successful in this initiative, our products will be able to compete in the global markets. We believe that 5-10 years down the line, this concept will be the mainstay in the industry. Product StewardshipNext comes product stewardship, which refers to extended producer responsibility, i.e., a manufacturer’s responsibility is not merely manufacturing the product, but also ensuring that the product is designed in the most efficient manner while keeping in mind its entire lifecycle. Europe has set this trend. And while this is a new concept in India, if companies want to export to European markets, they will need to abide by these practices. Last and most important is the supply chain. Companies need to ensure that their supply chains are as lean and green as possible. This means that they need to partner with green logistics service providers and engage in becoming a carbon-neutral company. This practice has been implemented by Ashok Leyland, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Motors, etc.

PROGRESS SO FARBarring energy efficiency and water conservation, all of the practices are new to India. Today, around 49-50 companies in India are seriously interested in implementing this system in their facilities. We are focussing only on 20-25 companies at a time because this system is still in a pilot phase and it will take at least around a year to demonstrate the results. We are hopeful to get some significant results by September 2012. This system must be proven before we go full stream. Once the pilot stage is completed, depending on the results, there can be some fine-tuning. The fundamental parameters will not change, only the approach to attain a particular parameter will be a little

more simplistic. As of today, around 12 companies are at an advanced stage of implementation. Companies like ITC, Godrej, Dr Reddy’s Lab and Bengaluru International Airport are currently implementing this concept. We are continuously learning in this process. Some of the big foundries in Chennai are going in for the rating system. Though all these practices are widespread in countries like the US & Europe, we have an edge over them when it comes to combining all these into one single framework and implementing it to the fullest. We are also giving relative weightage to each and every parameter so that companies wholeheartedly abide by those parameters. A rating is given based on performance. It is a cumbersome exercise, but it will help companies compete with anyone globally.

GREEN AWARENESS AMONG SMEsWe need to understand that SMEs on their own cannot undertake green initiatives owing to the cost

imperative. It is the responsibility of big companies to educate and inform them about the green benefits and help them go green. They do not have a strong financial backup; their technology uptake is limited and most importantly, the green conscience is still not much prevalent in SMEs. That is where we are positioning this rating system so that in the process of going green, big companies will have to make sure that their suppliers and vendors are rendering green products and services. Big companies should do this exercise in their own interest because the benefits gained by small companies are ultimately passed on to big companies.

MILESTONES ACHIEVED We have pioneered the green concept as early as 2003. The real estate sector at the point of time was completely unorganised, but now, it is gradually becoming a fairly organised sector. It was considered a big challenge for construction companies to go green. People never thought that India will be able to imbibe world-class environmental practices. Another important aspect was that going green was considered very expensive and industries could not afford it. When nobody believed in green, we developed the first platinum rated green building in Hyderabad. That was the real turning point. With this milestone, we were able to prove all the myths wrong. Until then, every company was under the impression that the green phenomenon is just for developed countries like the US & Europe. Today, we have about 1,400 green buildings. The second milestone was achieved by us in 2009 when we covered around 1,000 buildings. At the end of 2010, we touched about one billion sqft. This is the second highest figure achieved the world over. We are rearing for two billion sqft in the next two years’ time. The launch of the Green Company Rating System in 2011 is yet another milestone that we have been able to achieve.

FUTURE OF GREEN GOING FORWARDI truly believe that the future belongs to green companies. Within a span of four years, everyone will only be talking green. If some company is not green, they will not be treated in good stead and may even lose market share going forward. We believe that India will be a significant contributor to the global green movement. India will be able to dramatically reduce emissions because of the fast-paced green drive. It will be able to gain global traction because of these world-class practices. We are looking at big business opportunities for Indian companies globally.

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Lifecycle analysis – one of the most crucial aspects of going green – talks

about designing a product in the most sustainable manner, wherein

throughout a product’s lifecycle, the energy consumption and resource

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oing green has become the buzzword in all spheres of life since the last decade. But how exactly did this term get

established in the market? Prior to 1980, very few products were marketed with an eco-friendly message. Back then, the concept of green was associated with the natural foods category. By the late 1980s and 1990s, the term ‘green’ products became somewhat trendier and the practice of marketing products became more commonplace in niche markets.

But it was not until the start of the 21st Century – when concerns over global warming and natural resource depletion began gaining ground – that the concept of green hit the hardcore engineering sector. By now, product manufacturers all across the globe were gearing up for certain regulations

and policies that would need them to become more environment conscious. Eventually, some manufacturers realised the long-term benefits of sustainable operations in their product cycle.

Around the same time, researchers focussing on green technologies came up with back-to-back products & technologies that could save on energy, reduce carbon & harmful chemicals’ emissions as well as ensure proper discipline was in place when it came to handling industrial wastes. Third-party product certification programmes focussing specifically on ‘green’ products also began surfacing in the marketplace, largely in response to concerns about product toxicity and workers’ health.

Today, companies as well governments from around the world have realised the importance of going green. Products and technologies

focussing on green are now floating in the market and competition is driven by only those products that save maximum energy. Similar is the case with companies that used harmful chemicals as coolants in their machinery. Most of these companies have shifted to green chemicals. One such example is that of Godrej & Boyce. Godrej Appliances is the only appliance manufacturing company in India, which voluntarily adopted 100 per cent HCFC-free refrigerators. This is the commitment that the company displayed towards the green initiative.

INITIATING GREEN PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT One of the most difficult steps towards the initiation of a green product development strategy is from where to start. When a company plans to develop a green product for a certain industry,

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From organic to star labelled en-ergy-effi cient products, with evolv-ing technologies, the ‘green’ concept has certainly come a long way. Today, governments, companies as well as

consumers are aware of the benefi ts of green products and services. Energy ef-

fi ciency, compact structures and the use of eco-friendly chemicals have become a

norm, through regulations all over the world. Tracking this shift towards green engineering,

the need is to rise towards new green product de-velopment, to stay afl oat in the market in a sustain-

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the know-how base for product development is not readily available within the organisation, in the design or process teams. And even if it exists, the company needs to first prioritise and define the parameters that ought to be achieved to have a green product design in place. Financial targets as well as the industry being catered to have to be taken into consideration.

Internal green competency development takes time and the choice of individuals is very important. There are two elements to green competency — knowledge of the local, national or international regulations and knowledge of the process steps, analysis tools required to evaluate the raw material and the requisite changes that need to be brought into the manufacturing system. An important factor here is the application for which the product is being manufactured.

TRACKING THE LATEST TRENDS While focussing on green product design and manufacturing, it is essential to understand the latest trends in the new product development cycle. Some of the major trends that have come up include energy efficiency, going compact smartly and using alternative fuels instead of conventional ones. The revolution in the high-technology industries has shrunk product design and use lifecycles to a period of weeks and months through concurrent engineering. At the same time, traditional design & manufacturing cycles, tooling and packaging need modification to keep pace with new and low-cost product introductions.

GREEN, A REALITYThus, in this present technology-driven backdrop, companies need to be on their toes for green product development. Take the case of L&T, which was recently awarded for its product T-Era, range of switchboards. Operator safety and board reliability are ensured with its compact design which saves space, total closed door

operation, an arc resistant design and clearances higher than those required by standards. A distinct vertical earth bar of full length is provided in each front. IP3X separation of vertical busbars post module removal and the new busbar design offers a high level of energy efficiency.

On the technology side, biofuel trials are on and various airlines are collaborating to explore procurement options for new and cleaner blends, which should lend support to these evolving supply chains. Aerospace companies are developing more energy-efficient aircraft and engines. As fleets are replaced and refurbished, the aviation sector’s carbon footprint will be reduced. Aerospace companies are also refining aircraft operation specifications to include fuel-saving attributes, for example, continuous descent, weight reduction, maintenance actions, flight planning accuracy, fuel planning and routing, etc. The aviation sector experts believe that more efficient air traffic control and management can make significant contributions to emissions reductions, and that these improvements to operating specifications will be supported by government efforts to improve air traffic control processes.

Suzlon, with its commitment to renewable energy through wind turbine manufacturing, not only makes sure that its products are green and highly efficient for different wind sites, but also focusses on making sure that the impact of its manufacturing operations are as minimum as possible. ITC, on the other hand, strengthened its commitment to green technologies by introducing ‘ozone-treated elemental chlorine free’ bleaching technology for the first time in India. The result is an entire new range of top green products and solutions, the environment-friendly multi-purpose paper that is less polluting than its traditional counterpart.

Wipro Technologies, another early riser to the green concept, was the

first to launch energy star compliant products in the market. The company has also joined ‘The Green Grid’, a global consortium dedicated to advancing energy efficiency in data centres and business computing ecosystems.

The icon of Indian green initiatives, HCL Technologies, has been a major front-runner in solving the problem of toxics and e-waste in the electronics industry. HCL is committed to phasing out the hazardous vinyl plastic and Brominated Flame Retardants from its products and has called for a restriction on hazardous substances (RoHS) legislation in India.

For Fujitsu, a uniform criteria pertaining to environmentally conscious designs is very important. The new standard guides engineering design in promoting resource efficiency and recycling, thereby making products smaller, lighter and easier to disassemble, as well as selecting materials that are easier to recycle and in reducing power consumption during product use. It also intends to reduce noise levels and limit or eliminate the use of harmful substances.

GREEN PRODUCTS & INNOVATIONTracking the latest trends and following regulations is not enough to tackle competition and survive; one needs to be innovative in green product development as well. The product must exhibit sustainability through its design, manufacturing, supply chain; including marketing & communications for the product; and aspire to be a standard others will follow and seek to achieve. Industries have come to a point where the realisation that the market leadership through green product innovation can not only be sustainable, but also highly profitable, has set in. Today, there is not a need for green products, but a need for the entry of innovative green products into the market!

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ccording to a study by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) report on

manufacturing, the global market for green products is estimated at $190 billion and is expected to grow at 15 per cent year on year. Also, with a growing conviction across countries and industries for a greener growth model; it is imperative for companies to imbibe ‘green manufacturing’ as a policy. Green manufacturing has found relevance in all manufacturing sectors including automotive, electronics, power sector and IT firms among others. Additionally, companies have started investing heavily in green processes.

THE GREEN TRENDOf late, green manufacturing is no longer restricted to being a trend, but it has become a necessity. Various manufacturing firms that have gone green are finding that apart from being environment-friendly, certain measures have helped them save on

cost. If industry experts are to be believed, green manufacturing will be the most widely used manufacturing method within a few years.

Among the most sought after measures taken in a manufacturing facility is the usage of solar energy. It has gained a lot of attention and created a lot of interest in various manufacturing plants and other facilities. Undoubtedly, the installation of a solar panel is costly, but it helps cutting down on electricity expense in the long run. Another important aspect is the usage of energy-efficient tools and equipment during the manufacturing process, like say, the usage of CFL bulbs instead of regular tubelights.

BENEFITS OF WASTE MANAGEMENT Waste is one of the most severe problems a manufacturing facility can face. Overproduction, lost time, lost resources or poor use of raw materials lead to waste. The best way to prevent wastage is by streamlining the process through which a company can eliminate waste in its production process. The

benefits of waste elimination cannot be underestimated – cutting down on waste leads to increase in total operating income, which can translate into expanded production capability.

Additionally, buying recycled raw materials and manufacturing products with reused materials are optimum ways to inculcating green in the manufacturing process. This will not only reduce waste, but also save lots of money in the process. Also, the use of toxic chemical materials in a manufacturing facility could be tried and replaced; else, they should be disposed of in an appropriate manner following all regulations.

LEAN MANUFACTURINGMany business houses have started opting for lean manufacturing, as it reduces costs while increasing turnover by constantly and methodically eliminating activities that do not add value to the manufacturing process. Merging lean and green manufacturing can not only make a company environment-friendly, but also help it reduce costs. This can be achieved by

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The terms sustainability and green manufacturing have been creating a buzz in the manufacturing industry over the past couple of years. The growing demand for green products has led to the evolution of green technologies and processes across the industry. Major players have embraced the green culture to make a fair contribution to the environment. A look at some of the methods used in the manufacturing process by some of the major players in the market…

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introducing equipment and techniques that are easy to apply & maintain and are eco-friendly in nature.

Another way to go green is using recycled products for packaging. This will help reduce the amount of waste in the landfill and will also lower production costs as no new materials are being used. As a result, the manufacturing process will be lean and green at one go. On the other hand, reducing waste at the front end by reengineering products in the design process can also work wonders.

BIG PLAYERS GO GREEN In its endeavour to be an ecologically responsible organisation, Suzlon has been co-processing its waste from blade production since 2009. ‘Co-processing’ refers to processing waste materials in industries, such as cement, lime, or steel and power stations in which the energy and material value of the waste is fully recovered. Cement industries have, over a period of time, discovered the concept of waste co-processing in cement kilns. Internationally, co-processing has been recognised as being the safest, most cost-effective and ecologically sustaining option for managing waste.

Suzlon shreds and sends the green mesh with resin waste generated from its Padubidri blade production unit to leading cement manufacturing companies, which use it, instead of fossil fuels such as coal, in kilns. The co-processing of waste in a cement kiln does not have any adverse impact on cement kiln emissions. It also does not harm the quality of the cement produced. The co-processing of waste in a cement kiln, in addition to the safe disposal of waste, also decreases the environmental impact of waste, reduces greenhouse gas emissions and conserves natural resources.

Another major player, Kirloskar Oil Engines (KOEL), in order to achieve its low-carbon emission target, took major initiatives right at the planning stage. During the planning stage, the

company undertook green initiatives in its DV plant by installing transparent sheets for the roofing by replacing old asbestos sheets with galvanium sheets. This resulted in reduction of use of electrical lamps during the day time, thereby reducing energy consumption. The second initiative was taken in the form of installation of turbo vents for better ventilation in the shop floor. This enabled natural ventilation and that too, at reduced energy consumption.

Tata, too, is not far from this fastest catching trend. Tata Power’s Jobobera thermal power plant in Jamshedpur has implemented some of the most innovative on- and off-site initiatives. These initiatives focus on resource conservation, innovative waste management and community welfare.

“The innovative methods used for resource conservation have not only helped reduce wastage, but have also led to significant reduction in water, fuel and energy consumption. We are proud that each & every employee is enthusiastically involved in contributing towards the green initiatives of Tata Power. The Tata Power Jojobera plant aims to become a shining example of Tata Power’s commitment to involve every individual in the organisation to make a positive impact through its green initiatives,” PL Manjrekar, GM – Jojobera thermal power station, Tata Power had said in a company statement.

Initiatives like rooftop water harvesting, installation of solar water heating system, installation of solar streetlights are some of the few things being done at the Tata facility. Apart from this, they have come up with Tata Power Energy Club, under this nationwide energy conservation programme, it has held sensitisation sessions for various employees and their families on energy conservation practices to be followed in their residence & neighbourhood.

A year ago, PepsiCo had developed

the world’s first PET plastic bottle made entirely from plant-based, fully renewable resources, which enabled the company to manufacture a beverage container with a significantly reduced carbon footprint. PepsiCo’s ‘green’ bottle is 100 per cent recyclable and surpasses existing industry technologies. The bottle is made from bio-based raw materials, including switch grass, pine bark and corn husks.

GOVERNMENT INTERVENTION In a bid to promote energy efficiency and reduce industrial carbon emission levels, the government is evolving perform, achieve and trade (PAT) regime designed by the National Mission for Energy Efficiency. Under the scheme, BEE has set energy efficiency targets for industrial units and issues them energy saving certificates against those targets. Units that exceed targets for energy efficiency can sell the certificates to units that fall short of targets. “The energy efficiency trading scheme that is currently being piloted in Gujarat should be extended to other states… there is a need for more such events,” said Dr Naushad Forbes, Director, Forbes Marshall.

BENEFITS OF GOING GREENGoing green for a manufacturing unit requires a large investment. Also, there are safety concerns that come with going green, especially while re-designing a facility. Although the costs are high initially, the benefits from the same in the near future are very high. This will not only help the manufacturing facility but also the environment. Better air quality may be one of the biggest benefits of going green.

Green manufacturing is a great way to gain positive publicity for a manufacturing facility too, but more than that it is a cost effective way to make sure your employees and your overall company is healthier.

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oday, issues pertaining to high emission levels, global warming and steps to protect the environment have taken

centre stage in almost all developed as well as developing countries. Realising the importance of going green, most countries are initiating steps to make their setups as sustainable as possible. And many companies are increasingly opting for green equipment in the manufacturing and production processes.

IMPORTANCE OF GREEN EQUIPMENTNot too long ago, dealing with the ‘green’ concept was only a marketing ploy for many manufacturing companies. But today, the government is strongly planning to come out with policies that will make it almost mandatory for all companies to gradually innovate and design products that will protect the environment, enhance sustainability and conserve energy. In such a scenario, if companies do not tap this growing opportunity, they will not only lose market share, but will also lose their

customer base. Elaborating further, Barbara

Couch, VP – CSR, Hypertherm, says, “Environmental responsibility is likely to become ingrained into our culture within the next decade. We consider this parallel to quality. Companies used to think that producing higher quality goods was costly, but the

ISO9001 certification is now ubiquitous and manufacturers realise that producing better products actually helps reduce cost.” He adds, “In the same way, companies will no longer think about how being eco-friendly benefits them, but will have to include sustainability policies because customers will measure suppliers by

these actions. And at the same time, they will realise that the adoption of green initiatives will also result in monetary savings in both the short as well as long term.”

HURDLE TO GOING GREEN While going green has a lot of benefits to offer, the huge initial investment desists manufacturers from opting for green. However, the government is making efforts to promote adoption of the ‘green’ concept among manufacturers by bringing in green-friendly policies &

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A combination of dire needs to tackle challenges posed by global warming and energy scarcity along with government incentives has increased the demand for green equipment. Despite initial investments costs acting as a deterrent, the manufacturing community is looking to invest in technologies and equipment that will meet their twin objectives of being eco-friendly and, at the same time, energy effi cient in their production and manufacturing operations.

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Green equipment can be termed as a broad category of tools that comprises of machinery driven by

renewable sources of energy to save energy, protect the climate, etc.

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regulatory framework in the form of subsidies, tax concession, fiscal incentives, etc.

MANUFACTURING GOES GREEN With sustainability and energy efficiency now becoming the new mantra to achieve in the manufacturing industry, widespread usage of green equipment will be taken up in a major way. Moreover, issues and concerns pertaining to climate protection have led to an increase in the demand for environment-friendly products leading to the emergence and introduction of green technologies & processes in the manufacturing activity. Such a scenario has brought out new opportunities for manufacturing to grow and flourish by venturing into green manufacturing.

According to a study by CII and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) on manufacturing, the global market for green products is estimated at US$190 billion and is expected to grow at 15 per cent year on year. The data speaks volumes about the opportunities for companies in green manufacturing. Further, with a growing conviction across countries and industries for a greener growth model, it is expected that the estimate figures might be crossed.

The growth in the demand for green products has fuelled the need to manufacture more and more products that would offer consumers value for money. For instance, consumers now give due consideration to energy

efficiency when buying home appliances. A star rating system, which indicates the energy efficiency of appliances, helps customers judge how energy efficient the appliance is. In addition, there is a growing awareness about using compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) and light-emitting diode (LED) lamps, in place of the traditional mercury vapour lamps, used in factories. Manufacturers, in both cases, use energy-efficient equipment to design products. Commenting on the growing demand for sustainable products, Couch explains, “A number of end users are already asking what Hypertherm is doing about sustainable design in our products. Some customers have sustainability goals by which their employees are measured and incentivised. Therefore, those making procurement decisions will want to ensure that their purchases produce zero waste and also reduce energy usage & carbon emissions. This will likely become part of our DVP because end users will base their decisions not just on product capability and price, but also on the sustainability performance of our systems.”

RENEWABLE ENERGY PLAYS A CRUCIAL ROLERenewable energy is one such key component that can play a very significant role in solving all our energy-based concerns and therefore, the equipment that could be used to harness renewable energy can be rightly

termed as green equipment. It has been estimated that India’s renewable energy-based grid connected power generation potential is about 80,000 MW of which only a minor proportion of the potential has been tapped to generate power. This, in turn, offers vast scope for the development of renewable energy sources for power generation. Though various steps have been taken by the government, the renewable energy-based power generation capacity presently constitutes only five about per cent of the total installed capacity in the country. The country is aiming to achieve up to 10 per cent of additional installed capacity from renewable energy sources by 2012.

FUTURE IS GREENThe use of green-driven solutions is fast gaining prominence in the Indian market. After China, India is emerging as a hub for designing and innovating new technologies across various sectors due to the presence of low-cost labour

and technically skilled manpower. This, in turn, would offer a boost to the development of green-powered products. In future, with the concept of energy slowly and steadily catching up with Indian customers, tools & equipment powered by various forms of renewable energy will replace traditional equipment. Undoubtedly, factors like cost and flexibility to implement eco-friendly systems may make the transition to green equipment a difficult decision for manufacturers. While this step may not be the ultimate move, it is currently one of the most promising solutions to tackle the challenge driven by the energy crisis.

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Environmental responsibility is likely to become ingrained into our culture within the next decade. We see this as a parallel to quality.

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lobal warming and a consciousness to preserve the ecosystem have made ‘sustainable development’ a key focus

area for governments and companies. Carbon emissions per capita are lower for India as compared to many other countries; but in absolute numbers, we are among the largest carbon emitters in the world. Economic growth will further increase these numbers and there will be tremendous pressure on us in the future to reduce our carbon footprint.

The focus to reduce global warming could be a great challenge for companies that have large carbon footprints. Sustainability issues will also affect the market competitiveness for companies as the demand for ‘green products and technologies’ is increasing & companies that are the front-runners will have the

first mover advantage. Companies with green products and processes may get additional incentives as the pressure on reducing carbon footprints increases. While there are many challenges to overcome, there are many opportunities for Indian companies in the field of green technologies.

According to Nitin Kalothia, Deputy Director – Manufacturing & Process Consulting Practice, Frost & Sullivan, South Asia & Middle East, “For companies that are unsure of adapting sustainable manufacturing practices, policy and compliance requirements will ensure that this change is eventually effected. For those voluntarily imbibing the ‘green’ culture, the process itself is proving to be a source of competitive advantage!”

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SUSTAINABILITYTill now, green pioneers were busy educating manufacturing companies to start with minute initiatives to gain incremental benefits. Here are companies who, by virtue of their firm determination, have created many milestones for other companies to follow. Hindustan Unilever (HUL)Pioneers in green initiatives, Hindustan Unilever (HUL) has taken a myriad of measures towards sustainable development. Some of the path-breaking practices followed and implemented at HUL are:Low carbon technology: The ploughshare mixer technology eliminates the need for steam in soap making, thus cutting carbon emissions by 15,000 tonne per year. Manufacturing operations at Chiplun, Puducherry and Hosur use briquette boilers that utilise biomass

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‘Why go green?’ has been one of the most argued upon topics until recently. In reality, nature & business can coexist in complete harmony and the results are for all to see. With a slew of innovative measures taken by manufacturing companies and ultimately attaining greater profi ts, every company has been consciously taking green efforts. In this journey to become a sustainable company, the success stories achieved by green pioneers would be the real guiding light for companies to learn a lesson or two…

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as fuel. The reduction per annum in carbon dioxide emissions in the Chiplun factory is 11,000 tonne and in the Puducherry factory is 10,000 tonne. The company’s project of switching over to biomass as fuel and replacing furnace oil has been registered as a CDM project. Mysore and Hosur manufacturing operations source green electricity from windmills.Water sustainability in manufacturing

operations: HUL’s strategy for water is based on the 4R Principle – we

reduce at source, reuse within process, recycle wherever possible and renew groundwater with rainwater harvesting projects. At select units, the company has applied technologies like reverse osmosis to treat effluents and reuse water after treatment. More than 75 per cent of its units are zero discharge sites. More than 50 per cent of its manufacturing units have rainwater harvesting facility. As of now, five HUL sites have the potential to return more water to the ground than is being consumed by them – thus becoming water positive units.

In the recent sustainability report, HUL officials informed that they plan to install rainwater harvesting structures in more manufacturing sites, where it has the potential to yield results, to ensure sustainable water supply and thus increase the share of water returned to the ground as compared to the fresh water consumed. HyperthermMajor machine tools manufacturer, Hypertherm also abides by various green practices. During an interaction, Richard (Dick) Couch Jr., Founder & CEO, Hypertherm, and Barbara Couch, VP – CSR, Hypertherm, informed, “Hypertherm has always been thoughtful of the environment in the designing of equipment, and the energy efficiency of our products is

top of mind for our engineers. What’s best is that there is a cost impact in a lot of these green initiatives and our customers stand to benefit as well. For example, when less energy is needed to run our products, electricity bills are lowered.”

Talking about sustainability measures, they briefed that they adhere to European environmental regulations in the manufacturing of products. This means that Hypertherm systems

all across the world are eco-friendly. Also, one of their sustainability goals is for every component of products to be recyclable, reusable or reclaimable. “We want our goods to be recycled, reclaimed or reused instead of ending up in landfills. We are also looking into changing our mode of transporting goods. The ratio of carbon emissions when using air freight as compared to sea freight is 50 is to 1, thereby making air transport quite expensive from the

Companies with green products and processes may get additional

incentives as the pressure on reducing carbon footprints increases.

An emphasis on sustainability can improve the performance of an organistaion and build on lean manufacturing programmes by extending the emphasis on waste elimination and the involvement of employees in improvement initiatives.In the future, as the cost of material and energy continues to increase and becomes a larger component of the cost of manufacturing (currently up to 70 per cent or more), organisations will need to adopt sustainability strategies.

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Source: Mahindra & Mahindra Sustainability Review 2010-11

Hand-in-Hand with NAPCC: M&M PhilosophyIndia is resolute to combat climate change and has outlined existing and future national policies and programs in its fi rst National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC).

Mahindra & Mahindra is committed to contribute to the national goals and its operations are aligned with the NAPCC. Let’s see how...

National Solar Mission1Aim: To promote the development and use of solar energy for power generation and other uses

What we are doing:Mahindra Solar One, set up in 2010 as a subsidiary of Mahindra Cleantech Ventures, offers a range of solar solutions spanning on-grid solutions, EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) services, and off-grid solutions.

National Mission for Enhanced Energy Effi ciency2Aim: To yield energy savings of 10,000 MW by 2012

What we are doing:Through our various initiatives in all our Group companies, we saved 37,695 GJ of energy in FY 2010-11.

National Mission on Sustainable Habitat3Aim: To promote energy effi ciency as a core component of urban planning

What we are doing:Mahindra Group has also made it a point to embed green features in all new building projects. We have also retrofi tted Mahindra Towers in Mumbai to be more energy effi cient. Till date, fi ve sites of MLDL have received IGBC rating. MWC has developed an in-house team of engineers and architects as certifi ed energy saving analyst.

National Water Mission4Aim: 20% improvement in water use effi ciency through pricing and other measures

What we are doing:Various sectors of Mahindra Group have adopted the 3R (Reduce/Recycle/Reuse) methodology for water. In addition to this, we are initiating a comprehensive water footprinting exercise to understand and optimise our water consumption.

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CSR point of view. But, on the other hand, switching over to sea freight will increase the time taken to transport our products. So, we have to carefully consider how to manage our inventory in a way that minimises the impact on the environment without affecting the delivery time.”

As per the set parameters, a green factory efficiently optimises natural resources like light, wind and water; minimises the use of non-renewable energy sources; utilises eco-friendly

materials and prevents environmental contamination through waste management procedures. Cummins Generator Technologies IndiaWhen we talk of green, we cannot really miss out one of the green pioneers, Cummins Generator Technologies India, who has the credit of designing the first-ever green facility in India. To

this, Pradeep Bhargava, MD, Cummins Generator Technologies India and one of the green practices philosophers, comments, “The factory is located at a very windy area. Rather than ignoring this, the company is using it to good effect.” The company has built a 30-metre-long tower, which channelises the wind through the underground ducts, into the manufacturing facility. The circulation in the shop floor is 5-6 tonne per hour of fresh air, completely cooling the workplace. It is an Arabian

concept and uses the principles of Bernoulli’s theorem in which air generates the kinetic energy.”

Almost every aspect of the factory situated at Ranjangaon was made using recyclable materials. For instance, glass wool, which is eco-friendly, has been used for cladding the roof. Similarly, low volatile organic compound (VOC) paints have been used for painting.

The manufacturing process emphasises on quality and waste management aspects, which are integral for making a factory world class. Hazardous waste has been dramatically reduced to the tune of 70 per cent because of the use of better processes. Even the non-hazardous industrial as well as canteen waste, are cultured through vermin composting. The compost is used as a fertiliser for trees. Moreover, the water, which is part of any waste, is treated and utilised for watering trees. Here too, the company adopts a strategy. To this, Bhargava adds, “We have done offset studies and measured the amount of carbon dioxide emitted by the manufacturing facility and transport of employees. To neutralise the effect, we have planted almost 3,000 trees.” The commitment of the Cummins team to environment protection is commendable, but it was all the more surprising to know about the cost at which it comes. To this, Bhargava said, “A cynical mind might insinuate that a green initiative adds to cost and does not provide tangible benefits. We have conclusively proved this wrong. The payback was immediate and we have recovered the cost in about 18-20 months. Now, we are consolidating on the initiatives and are adding to our exchequer.”Godrej One of the green front-runners is Godrej, who have taken up the challenge to create awareness in the country about going green. At Godrej, they follow the ‘mission on sustainability growth’ anthem.

VISION FOR THE FUTURENotwithstanding, eco-friendly initiatives are here to stay… it is just a matter of time when the entire manufacturing fraternity would be able to unite and inform the world that we are an eco-positive nation. Till then, small and steady measures towards achieving the task would also lead to creating eco-consciousness.

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Being cognisant of the need for sustainable growth and dwindling stock of natural capital, Godrej employees have committed to the attainment of the following 10 Natural Capital Commandments: Reduce specifi c consumption of water and energy by 2-6 per cent every year

over the next 10 years Reduce specifi c generation of waste and reduce the quantum of waste going to

landfi lls by 2-6 per cent every year over the next 10 years Increase use of renewables including renewable energy by 2-10 per cent every

year in place of non-renewables over the next 10 years Reduce emission of greenhouse gas emissions and other process emissions by

2-6 per cent every year over the next 10 years and explore opportunities through Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) and other carbon exchange programmes

Increase use of recyclables and enhance the recyclability of resources embedded in the product by 2-10 per cent every year over the next 10 years

Increase the share of harvested rainwater in overall annual use of water by 2-10 per cent every year over the next 10 years

Incorporate lifecycle assessment criteria for evaluating new and alternative technologies & products

Strive to adopt green purchase policy and incorporate latest clean technologies Take lead in promoting and managing the product stewardship programme by

forging partnerships with businesses and communities Reduce depletion of natural capital, which is directly attributable to the

company’s activities, products and services by 2-10 per cent every year over the next 10 years.

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vision for the future, Couch informs, “We hope to have a unit with components that are 100 per cent recyclable, reclaimable or reusable, so even if the parts cannot be recycled, they can be rebuilt or reused. Our goal is to produce zero waste by 2020. Moreover, Hypertherm also has other sustainability goals such as reduced energy consumption. At the moment, many end users recycle because they realise the benefits of doing so. The cost of copper and silver, which are the two main components of Hypertherm consumables, has increased so much. This has made it economically beneficial for our customers to recycle.”

Nonetheless, to take forward the green legacy, Cummins underlines that there is a lot more which needs to be achieved. Bhargava points out, “As part of a larger green initiative, a time will come when we will start rating our vendors based on their sensitivity towards building a green future. Moreover, whoever visits the factory

– be it companies or high rank officials – is told to build a factory, which is much better (and greener) than this. Thus, we have to change the mindset of people towards a greener future. Then, we will encourage our employees to contribute towards the environment even when they are at home.” In addition to the green initiatives, Cummins Generator Technology has equally emphasised on a new plan for the implementation of lean initiatives, workplace safety, employee engagement and involvement. This was clearly evident through the operating results according to which the throughput time improved by 50 per cent, productivity improved by 25 per cent, quality PPM

in three digits and 450 accident-free days were recorded.

At Mahindra, environmental performance is not just a ‘nice to have’ indicator; it is part of their core strategy and viewed as a ‘must have’ for long-term business viability and continued success.

In the end, green has be to be linked with pride and not envy anymore. With the motto of establishing harmony with nature, best in class companies should pass on their green batons to their followers to reap sustainable benefits. After all, it requires a heart, and not resources, to go green.

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ith the advancement of the green building movement in India, many companies have evinced keen interest

in having a holistic green design and construction framework for upcoming factory buildings. While the growth is imminent, it is imperative that the development should happen in an environmentally sustainable manner. In this context, the development and launch of a green rating programme for factory buildings would have far reaching impacts on saving natural resources, betterment of working conditions and enhanced productivity, thereby leading to substantial national benefits.

Green concepts and techniques in the industry can help address national issues like energy efficiency, conservation of natural resources, handling of consumer waste, water efficiency and reduction in fossil fuel use during commuting. Most importantly, these concepts can enhance occupant health, happiness and wellbeing. The concept of rating would encourage designers to address these by design.

India Green Buildings Council (IGBC) has set up the Green Factory Building core committee to develop the rating programme. This rating system

would address the factory buildings and not the processes. It would be applicable to all sectors of industry and for all climatic zones of India.

The anticipated long-term benefits, assuming a 200 green factory building stock erected in the next 5-6 years, are the following: Reduction in power demand by

factory buildings Reduction in greenhouse gas

emissions Reduction in potable water

consumption Increase of green cover in new

factory premises, thereby reducing the heat island effect

Recharge of aquifers with storm water

Enhanced indoor air quality leading to at least one per cent productivity gains.

BENEFITSGreen factory building can have tremendous tangible as well as

intangible benefits. The most tangible benefits are reduction in water and energy consumption right from the day of occupancy. The energy savings could range from 30-40 per cent and water savings around 20-30 per cent. Intangible benefits of green factory include enhanced indoor air quality, good day lighting, health, wellbeing and safety of the workmen.

NATIONAL PRIORITIES ADDRESSEDWater EfficiencyIndia is the second most populous nation in the world with a billion people. Around 70 per cent of India’s irrigation needs and 80 per cent of its domestic needs are met by groundwater. According to World Bank estimates, by 2020, India is expected to experience severe water stress with the per capita availability of water projected to fall below 1,000 cubic metres per year as compared to 2,000 cubic metres per year in 1997. Water demand is expected to rise with expanding urbanisation and industrialisation. Effective water management strategies need to address the crisis. The green factory building rating encourages the use of water in a self-sustainable manner through reduce, recycle and reuse strategies.Handling of WasteWith expanding urbanisation and

WThe introduction of new and upgraded green building materials, equipment & technologies in the market, brings with it the need for a rating programme that is updated and matches pace with changing standards & technologies. In line with this thought, India Green Building Council (IGBC) has set up the Green Factory Building core committee to develop the rating programme. This programme would not only reduce power demand by factory buildings, but would also reduce greenhouse gas emissions, potable water consumption, among other long-term benefi ts.

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industrialisation, the quantity of waste generated is increasing. Several studies indicate about 25 million tonne of municipal waste and 10 million tonne of hazardous waste is generated annually. In the present waste management scenario, almost 90 per cent of the waste generated requires around 1,200 hectare of land per year for disposal. The waste is either dumped or burnt, producing hazardous gases and leeching of toxins into the soil. Segregation of waste at source, diverting the material to the local recycling facilities and reuse of materials, thereby reducing waste dumped in the landfills are some of the strategies encouraged by the rating system.Energy EfficiencyBuildings consume significant amount of energy, of which there is a potential to save 30-40 per cent. This rating system mainly addresses the efficiency in the factory building energy consumption. Considering the tremendous knowledge and awareness levels among factory owners and designers, factory buildings are well positioned to embrace the latest trends & technologies in enhancing energy efficiency.Reduced Use of Fossil FuelsDue to rise in standard of living, economic activities are increasingly becoming energy and technology intensive. Fossil fuel consumption is increasing worldwide to keep up with the changing needs. The dependence on fossil fuels also raises the risk of climate change. Major contribution to atmospheric pollution and climate change are believed to be from carbon emissions produced from the combustion of fossil fuels. The rising fossil fuel demand has evoked a fear of running out of fuel reserves in the future. To reduce the dependency on fossil fuels and the resultant air pollution, the rating system encourages the use of alternate fuels for transportation, public transportation, biofuels for captive power generation, green power and on-site renewable

energy generation.Reduced Dependency on Virgin MaterialsRising industrial needs demand greater use of materials for various activities. Use of non-renewable, virgin materials would pose a risk of depleting the available natural resources. The rating system encourages projects to use recycled & reused material and discourages the use of virgin wood, thereby addressing environmental impacts associated with extraction and processing of virgin materials.Occupational Health Occupational Health is the promotion and maintenance of the highest degree of physical, mental and social wellbeing of workers in all occupations, which requires good health, adaptation to work and controlling risks. Occupational health is one of the major concerns in providing safety and good working conditions in the industrial sector to reduce the risk of problems related to work. The rating system addresses some of the issues related to occupational health such as avoiding the use of asbestos in construction, provision of breakout spaces, etc.

FEATURES OF IGBC GREEN FACTORYIGBC Green Factory Building Rating System is a voluntary and consensus-based programme. The rating system has been developed based on materials and technologies that are currently available. This rating system would facilitate the development of energy efficient, water efficient, healthy, more productive and environment-friendly factories.

The rating system evaluates certain credit points using a prescriptive approach and other credits on a performance-based approach. The rating system is evolved so as to be comprehensive and, at the same time, user friendly. The programme is fundamentally designed to address national priorities and quality of life for factory workmen.

The rating system is valid for three

years. On completion of three years, projects can validate/renew based on the prevailing latest version. The guidelines detailed under each credit enable the design and construction of green factory building of all sizes and types.

Green Factory Building rating addresses green features such as: Site Selection and Planning Water, Energy & Material

Conservation Indoor Environment Quality and

Occupational Health Innovation & Design Process.

Different levels of green building certification are awarded based on the total credits earned. However, every green factory building should meet certain mandatory requirements, which are non-negotiable.

The various levels of rating awarded are: ‘Certified’ to recognise best practices ‘Silver’ to recognise outstanding

performance ‘Gold’ to recognise national

excellence ‘Platinum’ to recognise global

leadership.

GREEN MAKES BUSINESS SENSE Many new green building materials, equipment and technologies are being introduced in the market. With continuous upgradation and introduction of new green technologies & products, it is important that the rating programme also keeps pace with current standards and technologies. Therefore, the rating programme will also undergo periodic revisions to incorporate the latest advances and changes. It is important to note that project teams applying for IGBC Green Factory Building should register their projects with the latest version of the rating system. During the course of implementation, projects have an option to transit to the latest version of the rating system.

Source: Indian Green Building Council (IGBC)

KPIT CUMMINS’ REVOLO


reating tomorrow by acting upon today’s possibilities has been KPIT Cummins’ abiding passion. Focussing on

frugal engineering, KPIT Cummins’ solutions are highly reliable. The company’s practical innovations for the real world truly have high market potential. By understanding customer needs and market trends to deliver practical innovations, KPIT Cummins’ solutions are customer driven and built to bring simplicity to complex environments.

And innovations like REVOLO encourage technologists as well as common people to think differently in order to find and create solutions that are not only efficient & effective, but also ensure wider accessibility due to

better affordability.

WHAT FUELLED THE IDEA?So what fuelled the innovation called REVOLO? Vinay Vaidya, VP and Chief Technology Officer – Engineering, KPIT Cummins, said, “Globally, there are about 600 million vehicles currently plying on the roads with an estimated 13 million vehicles in India alone. The current efforts are towards creating and introducing advanced hybrid vehicles into the

markets. However, there is a huge need to convert the existing vehicles running on fossil fuels into smart and fuel-efficient hybrids.” REVOLO answers this most fundamental problem of ‘how to make existing conventional-fuel vehicles more fuel efficient in a cost-effective way without making any changes in the vehicle’s OEM configuration?’

“REVOLO will not only transform existing cars into fuel-efficient hybrids, but will further provide automakers with a more affordable option to develop and introduce fuel-efficient hybrid vehicles. Further, with its frugal engineering, it promises to enable the adoption of hybrid by more number of people globally. Built in line with the principle of ‘More For Less For More’, REVOLO is a solution that

KPIT Cummins, product engineering and IT consulting partner to global manufacturing corporations, recently won the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) 2011 Technology Innovation Award in the transport category. The WSJ technology innovation award is presented every year to companies making technological breakthroughs, KPIT won it for its plug-in parallel hybrid solution REVOLO. A look at how REVOLO proved to be a technology for an intelligent, plug-in parallel hybrid solution for automobiles...

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So far, 13 global patents have been fi led by REVOLO under areas such as

battery management, motor controls, etc. Also, the hybrid power-train can

now be offered to multiple other automakers, thereby reducing the

development time.

KPIT CUMMINS’ REVOLO


will provide greater fuel efficiency and reduce emissions at an affordable price point, thereby making hybrids more accessible to more people,” added Vaidya.

THE INNOVATIONREVOLO is an intelligent, plug-in parallel hybrid solution for automobiles that allows existing vehicles running on conventional fossil fuels to be converted to fuel-efficient hybrid vehicles within 4-6 hours without changing the OEM-made transmission system. It can also be offered as an OEM integrated solution. So far, 13 global patents have been filed by REVOLO under areas such as battery management, motor controls, etc. Also, the hybrid power-train can now be offered to multiple other automakers, thereby reducing the development time.

“Key components of REVOLO include electric motor, electronic motor controller, battery pack, mechanical assembly and coupling, proprietary software for control algorithms of the motor & batteries and an intelligent battery management system that enhances battery performance and battery life,” explained Vaidya.

CHALLENGES FACED Initially, the REVOLO faced technological challenges such as several false starts, including the inability of the system to withstand the sudden surge in power on acceleration. On the business front, the challenge was to create faith in it among experts and customers. “Initially, there were doubts about the results that the solution could achieve over 35 per cent increase in fuel efficiency and more than 30 per cent decrease in greenhouse gas emissions; there was a significant amount of disbelief from customers,” Vaidya elaborated.

Commenting on how these issues were resolved, Vaidya explained, “While the technological problems were sorted by consistent fine-tuning of the product and adapting it to

the specific drive conditions like city driving/highways among others, the doubts of the customers have now been converted into excitement after they have driven the vehicle and have experienced the power & pep that the solution adds to a normal 800cc hatchback.”

BOON FOR TRANSPORT SECTORThe solution positively impacts multiple constituents of the transport ecosystem. These include:

End consumers End users will be able to convert their conventional-fuel vehicles into hybrids and reap the benefits of increased fuel efficiency and reduced emissions, thereby, reducing the cost per km. “Reduction in the cost of owning a hybrid will also make the solution accessible to many more people in line with the key belief of Padmabhushan RA Mashelkar, Independent Director, KPIT Cummins, which is to give ‘More For Less For More’. This applies we deliver more innovative solutions, for less cost for far more number of people,” said Vaidya.Development of new automotive hybrid

vehicles

Ground up design and development of a hybrid solution is a time-consuming and expensive proposition. With REVOLO technology, automakers will be able to quickly offer hybrid variants/versions in addition to their gasoline fuel-based product lines. They will have access to a solution that can align to the existing transmission system of the vehicle without the need for any change in the assembly. Society and environment The recent decades have witnessed an explosive growth in the number

of vehicles globally. This has resulted in large-scale increase in emissions of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere; causing respiratory diseases, depletion of natural resources and global warming. REVOLO will have a significant social impact through the reduction of emissions.

It can achieve over 35 per cent increase in fuel efficiency and more than 30 per cent decrease in greenhouse gas emissions. Its other social benefits include reduced dependency on non-

renewable fossil fuels, which further enable higher energy security for the country.

The product will be made available as an aftermarket retro-fitment kit as well as an OEM factory fitted solution.

NEED FOR SUSTAINABLE INNOVATIONS Changing user preferences and requirements make it inevitable for manufacturers and service providers to innovate. The need for innovation emerges from the need to build a strong foundation and grow rapidly. “Robust development of the nation depends on one key tenet – inclusivity. The premise behind our innovation is to ensure that our initiatives penetrate deep into the society across social, educational and regional levels. We believe that innovative solutions that are sensitive to environment, help improve the social/living standards of a vast majority of people. This will not only demonstrate higher degree of technology advancement, but will also ensure sustainable development,” concluded Vaidya.

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Built in line with the principle of ‘More For Less For More’, REVOLO is a solution that will provide greater fuel effi ciency and reduce emissions at an affordable price point, thereby making hybrids more accessible to more people.Vinay Vaidya, VP and Chief Technology Offi cer – Engineering, KPIT Cummins


POLLUTION CONTROL AND WASTE MANAGEMENT

POLLUTION CONTROL AND WASTE MANAGEMENT: A Challenge Or An Opportunity? ......96

RULES & REGULATIONS: Stringent Norms, Yet Not Enough? .....................................................98

BEST PRACTICES: Greening The Industry, Greening The Environment ......................................100

ZERO LIQUID DISCHARGE EFFLUENT TREATMENT: Optimum Solution For Distillery Industry ...105

CASE STUDY - SONA KOYO STEERING SYSTEMS: Exhibiting Manufacturing Excellence .........110


he manufacturing sector contributes significantly to all types of pollution (air, water and land) and is also under the

scanner of pollution control board. In India, industries have been classified by the regulatory authorities in three categories of Red, Orange and Green based on the nature and volume of pollutants generated by them. Also, 10 industrial zones have been defined as ‘critically polluted’ by the Central Pollution Control Board. These are Ankleshwar and Vapi in Gujarat, Ghaziabad and Singrauli in Uttar Pradesh, Korba in Chhattisgarh, Chandrapur in Maharashtra, Ludhiana in Punjab, Vellore in Tamil Nadu, Bhiwadi in Rajasthan and Angul Telcher in Orissa.

These classifications have helped regulatory bodies focus on industries and locations that have been significantly contributing to increasing pollution levels in our country.

CHANGING MINDSETSOver the past few decades, the manufacturing sector, like many other sectors, has undergone a huge transformation. A combination of advanced technologies, new manufacturing practices and focus on process waste elimination using tools like lean manufacturing, six sigma, etc., has helped companies improve their efficiencies and competitiveness. While these investments and systems implementations have resulted in efficiency improvements and cost advantage, they have also indirectly contributed to reducing the impact on the environment. These systems have also helped reduce overall waste (by reduction in scrap generation) and emissions (by optimisation of travel routes resulting in overall reduction in vehicle emissions, use of clean fuels, etc.).

Waste management, adherence to emission norms and other environmental compliances have been focussed from a regulatory perspective

in the past and it remains that way even today in most of the companies. But lately, a clear change in the approach has been observed in a few Indian companies. Organisations have realised their responsibility towards proper disposal of waste, reducing their overall emission levels & adverse impact on the environment and society. There are many organisations that are planning to be water positive, carbon neutral, etc., as part of their long-term sustainability plans. Two of the more important drivers for these changes have been multifold increase in cost of waste management and a more educated and alert society. Also, stricter enforcement of regulatory norms is ensuring that companies are well within their allowed limits of emissions and hazardous waste generations to avoid legal issues.

Waste management and emission control is seen as a challenge by many companies, but a handful has identified this as an opportunity. Companies are working on recycling and reusing waste in a focussed and structured approach

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Climate change is a subject of concern not just for India, but even at the global level. Various global forums jointly address this concern and new policies are being formed to ensure that there is a sustainable growth and the adverse

impact on the environment is minimised. While pollution control and waste management is an area of concern today and will continue to remain for some more years to come, the outlook looks positive with industries and the

government realising the need to focus on this area and doing their bit to support the initiative.




that does not reduce the cost of disposal, but brings in additional income.

TOOLS AND TECHNIQUESThe following approach could be adopted by companies who are starting their journey on structured pollution control and waste management in their organisation:Step 1: Data CollectionData on waste and emissions is available in organisations as part of their regulatory documents. However, in most cases, the data is available on the total waste disposed and the emission rate. While this kind of data helps in understanding the overall impact on the environment, it does not help in identifying priority focus areas. What is required is to capture the waste and quantity generated by each source and to identify areas that generate maximum waste. This level of data collection helps to prioritise focus area for improvement. The focus should be first to reduce the generation of hazardous and non-biodegradable waste among all the other wastes generated since their adverse impact on the environment is higher.

Similarly, the data on the total emission in the plant and supply chain should be calculated and tracked instead of just fulfilling the regulatory norms requirement of emission rates. Most organisations focus on emissions from the plant without focussing on the emissions happening outside the plant. But for the total assessment of an organisation’s emissions, the emissions within and outside the plant need to be factored in (for example, emissions from vehicles transporting materials and commuting people, fuel burnt outside to generate electricity for plant’s consumption, etc.). Since, in many cases, the total emissions are much higher outside the plant boundaries than inside, the bigger scope should always be considered. The frequency of data collection and responsibility of data collection should be defined by the end of this phase.

Step 2: Prioritisation and Target SettingThe areas that contribute maximum to the emission levels and waste generation should be identified for prioritisation. Aspect and impact studies could also be referred to during the prioritisation phase to identify elements that have maximum adverse impact on the environment. Also, areas that currently do not generate significant amount of pollutants, but have a high increasing trend, could be reviewed and identified. Once the focus areas are identified, it is important to have a team that will drive the implementation and be responsible and accountable for achievements. Long-term goals for these elements should be defined and short- and long-term targets should be derived from it. Targets should be deployed among employees; most importantly, they should be measurable and time bound. Benchmarking exercises could be conducted to identify opportunities for improvement and to set realistic targets.

The achievement of targets could be driven by improvement in the processes and also by the use of new technology. Targets should be separately defined for each of the heads. There may be a need to modify internal policies that will facilitate investment into equipment and technologies that will support lower emissions into the environment and generation of less waste. Decisions to invest in new technologies and equipment will still be driven by business parameters, but environmental considerations should also be included in the evaluation criteria. For example, many organisations invest in chillers that use refrigerant that is CFC-free, even though they are more expensive as compared to conventional chillers. This is because conventional chillers do not meet the environmental parameters internally used for evaluation of new equipment. Though there are no regulatory requirements, a few of the more responsible organisations are driving these initiatives internally.

Companies have started to ensure that vehicles used for material and men movement have valid ‘pollution under control’ certificates before they are deployed for a plant’s operations. Significant work is being done on route optimisation, thereby ensuring that vehicles carry materials to full capacity; the concept of milk run is resulting in cost benefits for the organisations simultaneously, reducing the carbon footprint. Concepts like car-pooling are becoming popular in companies resulting in overall reduction in fuel consumption and emissions.Step 3: Tracking Progress and Continuous ImprovementsAn internal MIS should be developed that highlights the benchmark, target and current performance levels. A review schedule should be prepared and followed to ensure the process’ sustenance. These initiatives should be driven in a way that they help in cost reductions and the savings should be tracked and highlighted to keep the team motivated and also justify the resources invested in the process.

BE THE CHANGE AGENTThere is a need to enforce waste management and pollution control measures to a larger extent not just in India, but in many other developing economies as well. As stated earlier, a few companies have already started the journey and are reaping the benefits. Changes in regulations and environmental norms will force others to eventually focus on this area. The other promising thing is that companies who have reaped the benefits of the process are educating their business partners (suppliers, customers, logistics partners) and encouraging them to follow their footsteps. New government policies to provide subsidies on eco-friendly products and technologies are going to further accelerate the process.

Nitin Kalothia, Deputy Director

– Manufacturing and Process Consulting

Practice, Frost & Sullivan

RULES & REGULATIONS


uro standards for emission control represent the most popular set of standards. They are followed by several

countries in various parts of the world. A majority of emerging economies have adopted the latest set of Euro emission and fuel standards, while some smaller nations still comply with the older set of regulations. But in a unique initiative by the Government of India, in the year 2010, Bharat Stage emission standards were implemented to regulate the output of air pollutants from internal combustion engine equipment.

Progressively stringent norms have been rolled out since then. All new vehicles manufactured after the implementation of the norms have to be compliant with the regulations.

Since October 2010, Bharat Stage III norms have been enforced across the country. In 13 major cities, Bharat Stage IV emission norms have been in place since April 2010.

A BACKGROUNDERThe first Indian emission regulations were idle emission limits which became effective in 1989. These idle emission regulations were soon replaced by mass emission limits for both petrol in 1991 and for diesel vehicles in 1992, which were gradually tightened during the 1990s. Since the year 2000, India started adopting European emission and fuel regulations for four-wheeled light-duty and for heavy DC motors. India’s own emission regulations still apply to two- and three-wheeler vehicles.

The current requirement is that

all transport vehicles carry a fitness certificate that is renewed each year after the first two years of new vehicle registration. On October 6, 2003, the National Auto Fuel Policy was announced, which envisaged a phased programme for introducing Euro II-IV emission and fuel regulations by 2010.

For non-road diesel engines in the construction machinery, emission standards were adopted on September 21, 2006. The standards are structured into two tiers – Bharat (CEV) Stage II, based on the EU Stage I requirements, which cover smaller engines that were not regulated under the EU Stage I, and Bharat (CEV) Stage III standards, based on the US Tier II & III requirements.

Emissions from new diesel engines used in generator sets have been

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Mitigating pollution levels in the country is a huge task at hand, considering the variety of industries and the ever growing working population. To handle this, the Government of India initiated norms, tightened regulations for industrial activities in the recent years. A major regulation that came in has been the Bharat stage emission standards to regulate the output of air pollutants from internal combustion engine equipments. Many such initiatives are already in place for various industry verticals, but Indian policy initiatives and regulations are much behind the ones stringently followed in the western world.

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Stringent Norms,

yet not ENOUGH


RULES & REGULATIONS

regulated by the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India. The regulations impose type approval certification, production conformity testing and labelling requirements. The emission standards for thermal power plants in India are being enforced based on the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and it has been regularly amended. Various such norms exist for paper, food processing and chemical industries as well.

ADVANTAGES Since the implementation of these norms in India, the use of alternative fuels has been promoted through the industrial arena, both, for energy security and emission reduction. Delhi and Mumbai have more than 100,000 commercial vehicles running on CNG fuel. The Centre is also planning to introduce biodiesel, ethanol gasoline blends in a phased manner and has drawn up a roadmap for the same.

The Indian auto industry is working with the authorities to facilitate the introduction of alternative fuels. India has also set up a task force to prepare the hydrogen roadmap. The use of LPG has also been introduced as an auto fuel and the oil sector has drawn up plans for setting up auto LPG dispensing stations in major cities. While the norms have helped in bringing down pollution levels, it has invariably resulted into increased vehicle cost due to the improved technology & higher fuel prices.

POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEM, IS IT EFFECTIVE?Though norms have been implemented to curb emissions, these cannot be compared to the ones implemented in Europe and the US. The objective of reducing pollution has not been achieved to a large extent by the present system. With various grades in the Bharat Stage emission norms for various cities, the state governments

have not been in a position to heavily fine the law breakers. The state governments have their own issues. They are not in a position to follow rigorous procedures due to inadequate training, equipment required for testing not subjected to periodic calibration by independent authority, prevalent corruption as well as malpractice.

In addition to limits, test procedure has certain finer points too. For instance, the mass emission test measurements done in g/km on a chassis dynamometer requires a loading of 100 kg weight in addition to unloaded car weight in Europe. In India, Bharat Stage III norms require an extra loading of 150 kg weight to achieve the desired inertia weight mainly due to poor road conditions.

The Bharat Stage norms have been styled to suit specific needs and demands of Indian conditions. The differences lie

essentially in environmental and geographical needs, even though the emission standards are exactly the same. For example, Euro-III is tested at sub-zero

temperatures in European countries. In India, where the average annual temperature ranges between 24º and 28º Celsius, the test is done away with. Another major distinction is in the maximum speed at which the vehicle is tested. A speed of 90 km/h is stipulated for Bharat Stage III, whereas it is 120 km/h for Euro-III, keeping emission limits the same in both cases.

CALL OF THE TIMEThe Bharat Stage norms have drawn huge criticism from various agencies as well as industries. Some have urged preparation of draft mandatory fuel efficiency standards for vehicles and to make the carbon dioxide emissions labelling mandatory. Others are just bringing their processes up to the levels of the existing standards. The need of the day lies in developing industry-specific norms in discussion with the industry and ensures that these can be adhered to in the long-term.

Today, Indian emission control standards across all sectors are lagging behind almost five years what the global industry is following worldwide. Once Indian companies see tangible gains and favourable economics in implementing the emission norms and curb pollutions, the government will not have to take stringent measures to impose implementation of the norms. But for this to happen, the government needs to device a certain successful framework that can work best for the industry as well as the people who need to regulate it. All that remains to be seen is who the industry takes the lead in the initiation and successful implementation of Project Control Pollution.

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2000: India 2000 (Eq. to Euro I) Norms, Modifi ed IDC (Indian Driving Cycle), Bharat Stage II Norms for Delhi.

2001: Bharat Stage II (Eq. to Euro II) Norms for All Metros, Emission Norms for CNG & LPG Vehicles.

2003: Bharat Stage II (Eq. to Euro II) Norms for 11 major cities.

2005: From 1st April Bharat Stage III (Eq. to Euro III) Norms for 11 major cities.

2010: Bharat Stage III Emission Norms for 4-wheelers for entire country whereas Bharat Stage: IV (Eq. to Euro IV) for 11 major cities.

Source: Emission Controls Manufacturers Association

Implementation of emission norms in India

The fi rst Indian emission regulations were idle emission limits which became effective in 1989. These idle emission regulations were soon replaced by mass emission limits for both petrol in 1991 and for diesel vehicles in 1992, which

were gradually tightened during the 1990s.


S I R - N a t i o n a l E n v i r o n m e n t a l Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) has played a very significant

role in the field of environmental science and engineering. It has given solutions to various industries for their environmental problems, which were posing a threat to their survival. The institute has always been in the limelight for giving proper technological solutions to various industries in terms of hazardous waste management, remediation of contaminated sites and wastewater treatment. The technological solutions, which CSIR-NEERI has given, are well in place at various industries. Even the best practices suggested by the institute for greening the industry and the environment are being followed by various industries. Presenting some of the significant achievements of the institute has made in the interest of the industry and pollution control...

WASTEWATER TREATMENT Wastewater from manufacturing or chemical processes in industries contributes to water pollution. Industrial wastewater usually contains

specific and readily identifiable chemical compounds. During the last 50 years, the number of industries in India has grown rapidly. But water pollution is concentrated within a few subsectors, mainly in the form of toxic wastes and organic pollutants. The major industries causing water pollution include distilleries, sugar, textile, electroplating, steel plants, etc. Most major industries have treatment facilities for industrial effluents. But this is not the case with small-scale industries, which cannot afford enormous investments in pollution control equipment as their profit margin is very slender. This is where CSIR-NEERI played a significant role as it helped these industries survive.

CSIR-NEERI has been instrumental

in designing and commissioning CETPs for homogenous and heterogeneous industrial clusters. It has provided CETPs for small-scale textile industries at Pali and Balotra (Rajasthan) to control discharge of water containing dyes and other chemical pollutants. It has also helped to design and construct 10 CETPs for heterogeneous industrial clusters in the NCT of Delhi to prevent water pollution in River Yamuna. It has provided treatment options for zero liquid discharge for wastewater management for CETPs of textile industries in Tirupur and Ludhiana.

CETPs designed and commissioned by CSIR-NEERI at various industrial clusters helped in the prevention of water and soil pollution. Around 767 small-scale units in Pali, 249 in Balotra and over 2,000 units in the NCT of Delhi revived and protected the employment of thousands of workers. CETPs also helped in achieving ‘economics of scale’ in waste treatment, thereby reducing the cost of pollution abatement.

HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENTHazardous waste management (HWM) is a very important issue and is globally

CBesides providing the promising technological solutions to various industries, CSIR- National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) has been instrumental in keeping a check on environmental degradation by conducting vital research and development activities in the fi eld of environmental science & engineering. A host of environmentally sound technologies being developed at CSIR-NEERI will help in reaching a goal of sustainable development.

GREENING the Industry,GREENING the Environment

Evaporation system for the management of rejects

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assuming significance. Very few industries in India, mostly large-scale and a few medium-scale, own proper treatment and disposal facilities. A common waste treatment and disposal facility such as the treatment, storage and disposal facility (TSDF) for the management of hazardous waste generated from industries is one of the useful options under such conditions. But there are several problems associated with HWM, particularly with some of the closed industries, which are presently facing issues pertaining to the disposal of hazardous waste lying in their premises. In this context, CSIR-NEERI has done extensive and significant studies. Hindustan Unilever (HUL)CSIR-NEERI has helped Hindustan Unilever (HUL) in remediation of mercury contaminated site at Kodaikanal. HUL operated a thermometer factory during 1984-2001. During the production of mercury thermometers, the mercury bearing air from the workplace expelled through number of exhaust fans so as to maintain the stipulated workplace occupational safety standard 0.05 mg/Nm3 of mercury in air. The expelled air containing mercury vapours from the manufacturing area settled down on the surrounding soils and trees close to the manufacturing area, which caused contamination in soil and biomass. In 2005, HUL retained CSIR-NEERI to develop protocols for the decontamination of plant & machinery and remediation of mercury contaminated areas. Accordingly, CSIR-NEERI developed a protocol for decontamination of plant and machinery and remediation of mercury contaminated areas. CSIR-NEERI, based on a laboratory and pilot scale study recommended a combination of soil washing and thermal retorting technology for remediation of contaminated soil. The decontamination of plant and machinery was completed by HUL under CSIR-NEERI’s guidance and supervision

in 2006-07. HUL has initiated full-scale remediation of the contaminated area as per the protocol developed by CSIR-NEERI. HUL has engaged ERM India as a site remediation contractor for implementing the soil remediation protocol developed by CSIR-NEERI. CSIR-NEERI is still doing the overall supervision and offering advice during the remediation of mercury contaminated areas. A risk-based site specific target level of 20 mg/kg has been developed for soil remediation. The screening of contaminated area for various levels of mercury has been completed. A full scale soil remediation unit comprising soil washing and thermal retort has been commissioned by HUL. The advantages of technological solutions provided by CSIR-NEERI are recycling of treated effluent, hence no discharge; bioaugmentation and backfilling of treated soil, hence no loss of soil cover; and recovery of mercury in elemental form, which can be reused or disposed of in a secure landfill.NICOMET Industries (NIL)CSIR-NEERI has given an effective technological solution for environmentally sound management of hazardous wastes generated by NICOMET Industries (NIL), which manufactures nickel, cobalt and copper at their Goa unit. NIL generates hazardous wastes from hydrometallurgical process. CSIR-NEERI, based on the detailed study, recommended further recovery of metals from the waste, along with stabilisation and disposal of hazardous wastes in a secure landfill. Accordingly,

NICOMET has commissioned a recovery-cum-stabilisation unit and a captive secure landfill facility based on the CSIR-NEERI’s recommendation. The advantages of the technological solutions given by the institute are waste minimisation, recovery of value-added substances from wastes, stabilisation of wastes to meet the regulatory requirements and environmentally safe disposal of waste in secure landfill.Zuari Industries

CSIR-NEERI has given a technological solution for immobilisation and containment of arsenic bearing hazardous waste at Zuari Industries, which manufactures complex fertilisers. In the process of manufacturing nitrogenous fertilisers, it used the Giamarco-Vetrocoke (GV) process, which is a major source of arsenic wastes. Zuari Industries, Goa, generated 250 m3 of 10 per cent arsenic-bearing GV solution during switch over from GV technology in 1976. This, in turn, resulted into the contamination of soil at the industry site. For remediation of this contaminated site and management of hazardous waste, CSIR-NEERI provided an environmentally sound technology for immobilisation and containment of arsenic waste. The technology, successfully implemented by M/s Zuari Industries during 2004-05 under the supervision of CSIR-NEERI, has the advantages like it treats arsenic waste up to 10 per cent arsenic concentration; has a single stage treatment process with no permanent infrastructure; requires less manpower, low capital and O&M cost; meets regulatory standards of 5 mg/L for arsenic in TCLP leachate; and has flexibility of handling higher concentration of arsenic and other heavy metal bearing waste.

Prakash Kumbhare, Principal Scientist &

Head – R&D Planning Division, CSIR-

National Environmental Engineering

Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI), Nehru

Marg, Nagpur

E-mail: [email protected]

Full scale soil remediation unit commissioned at HUL, Kodaikanal

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isti l lery industries generate huge quantities of high toxic effluents. Additionally, in most of the technologies, the

treated effluents also yield very high biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), chemical oxygen demand (COD), total suspended solids (TSS) and total dissolved solids (TDS) levels with black coloured, odour emitting effluents into streams, rivers & natural water. The basic thrust of technology is to reduce the quantity of pollution, i.e., to reduce the COD, BOD levels of the effluents. For reducing the BOD, COD level of the effluent, the following technology of evaporation and drying has been suggested:

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Optimum Solution forReducing the levels of effl uents like COD, BOD, TSS and TDS has become the need of the hour. Realising the criticality of the issue, SSP has devised zero liquid discharge effl uent treatment, which makes the distillate produced reusable. Thus, the Zero Liquid Discharge Effl uent Treatment has not only proved to be a stepping stone for controlling environmental degradation, it will also help authorities implement better controls over wastewater.

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Bio-Methanation

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Spray Drying Rotary Drying

Marketable Powder

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Boiler

Turbine

Bleed Steam for EvaporationCondensate Water

CondensateCondensate

Mixed with Rice Husk / Bagasse

Bleed Steam for Other Processes

Power Generation

Note: Part of the Mixed Dried Fuel can be used as a fuel to

provide energy to Rotary Dryer

Note: Powder obtained from Spray Dryer mixed with coal and can be burnt to provide energy to

Spray Dryer

Flow of process for molasses-based distilleries

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ZERO LIQUID DISCHARGE EFFLUENT TREATMENT SOLUTION Molasses-based DistilleriesThe zero liquid discharge distillery effluent treatment system is based on the principle of concentrating the effluent using a multiple-effect vacuum evaporator and subsequently, mixing concentrate with bagasse/rice husk/wood chips/sawdust and drying it partially to get a dried mixed fuel for the boiler. Also, concentrate can be spray dried to convert it into powder, which can then be used as an alternative fuel with supporting fuel for boilers or bio-fertilisers, for agriculture.

Raw spent wash or bio-methanated spent wash is fed to the vacuum evaporator to concentrate it up to 40-60 per cent total solids. The total process is under vacuum and the vapours generated in the system are reused to economise steam consumption through the thermal vapour recompression system. The resultant slurry is blended with bagasse/rice husk/wood chips/saw dust and partially dried to 20 per cent moisture to get dried enriched bagasse/rice husk/wood chips/saw dust as fuel for the boiler which can then be directly burnt in it.

Alternatively, concentrated slurry is passed through a spray drying unit where it is converted into fine powder/granules, which can be used as an alternative fuel with supporting fuel for

boilers or bio-fertilisers for agriculture. This ash has a potential to be used as a raw material to manufacture fertilisers. The dried powder from a spray drying unit has a calorific value of over 3,200-3,600 kCal/kg. The emission from the dryer is within the norms specified by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The plant operates continuously without experiencing choking and froth formation in the evaporator. The condensate water from the bio-methanated effluent is thus made suitable for irrigation purposes.Grain-based DistilleriesThe zero discharge system for grain based distillery effluent handling (DDGS Plant) consists of following main processes: Decantation System: To separate

the suspended particles and thin liquor

Evaporation System: To concentrate the thin liquor in vacuum evaporator

Mixing & Blending System: To mix the wet cake and the concentrate

Spin Flash Drying: To dry the mix to get dried powder (DDGS).The grain stillage from the bottom of

the analyser column of the grain-based distillery is introduced to a continuous decanter centrifuge. Suspended particles are separated as wet cake from the decanter and thin liquor is further

processed to the evaporation section. The thin liquor from the decanter is concentrated in the multiple-effect falling film vacuum evaporator with thermal vapour recompression (TVR) system to get maximum water evaporation per kg of steam energy supplied. The total process is under vacuum and the vapours generated in the system are reused to economise steam consumption. The concentrate obtained from the evaporator is fed to the mixing section. The wet cake and the concentrate are then blended to form a uniform mix, which is subsequently fed to the steam tube dryer to dry the wet mix to get dried powder DDGS. The DDGS thus obtained is a high protein content product and can be used as cattle feed having good nutritional value.

MAIN THRUST OF TECHNOLOGYThe basic thrust of technology is to dramatically reduce the quantity of effluents in the first stage itself. In such processes, foaming proves cumbersome as it carries along with it a lot of

suspended particles in the condensate water, which eventually increases the BOD level of distillate. Fortunately, there is a treatment that can contain the BOD levels by up to 80 mg/l. Moreover, the distillate produced is colourless and is reusable for other processes.Key Features (General): Zero liquid discharge Highest steam economy Generation of reusable condensate

water

Multiple Effects Evaporator

Thickener

Centrifuge

Dye Bath / Wash Water Fffl uent

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Concentration water for re-use

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Wet Cake Condensate Water

Condensate

Water Evaporation

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Low operating cost User friendly Fully customised Easily upgradeable Less downtime for maintenance Applicable for CDM benefit.

ZERO DISCHARGE SOLUTION FOR TEXTILE DYEING EFFLUENTTextile dyeing industries need huge quantities of water for textile dyeing, which they normally pump out from the ground/natural resources, thereby

resulting in depletion of groundwater level. Dye bath – the wastewater generated after dyeing – contains higher solids in the range 4-5 per cent, whereas washwater – wastewater generated after washing – contains only 0.5-1 per cent solids. This effluent is normally discharged to rivers & natural water streams, thus creating enormous environmental pollution & ecological hazards. When released in open land, the effluent seeps into the groundwater; thereby causing damage to agricultural crops and causing skin diseases and spoiling groundwater.

SSP has taken up the cause as a challenge to provide a zero liquid discharge solution by which the textile industry can treat the effluent & reuse the same water for the dyeing process. Also, the salt used for dyeing can be reused or dumped as solid effluent after dyeing. This technology prevents

precious water from getting polluted, thus saving the environment from ecological hazards. This technology converts the effluent to reusable water and salt by using evaporation & separation technology. Evaporation ProcessTextile effluent is fed to the vacuum evaporator to concentrate up to 40 per cent solids concentration. The total process is under vacuum and the vapours generated in the system are reused to economise steam

consumption in the multiple-effect evaporation system using the thermal vapour recompression system. The condensate water recovered from the evaporator has low COD/BOD value and can be reused in the dyeing process.Separation ProcessThe concentrated slurry at 40 per cent from the evaporator is fed to a thickener and then to the centrifuge section for separation of mother liquor and solid waste. The mother liquor from the thickener and centrifuge is recycled back to the evaporator. Sodium salts are separated as solid mass and if one type of salt is used (NaCl or Na2So4) it can be recovered for reuse.

ETP SYSTEM FOR PULP AND PAPER INDUSTRIESIn pulp mills, spent liquor produced during the washing of pulp after

cooking with caustic is highly toxic and cannot be discharged. So, its treatment in recovery plants is a must. Valuable inorganic chemicals recovery is also done to keep pulping cost under control. Recovering inorganic chemicals is possible only by incineration of black liquor, but since the liquor is in very dilute form and contains as low as 8-10 per cent solids, it is not economical to incinerate it directly. For burning this liquor, it is evaporated in the multiple-effect evaporator to the desired concentration, i.e., 48 per cent in case of conventional recovery or 25 per cent in case of non-conventional systems and then, subsequently incinerated.

In case of conventional method of recovery, inorganic chemicals are collected in a molten form called smelt. The smelt when dissolved in hot water becomes green liquor, which is nothing but maximum sodium carbonate. This green liquor is further treated with lime to produce sodium hydroxide, which is reused in pulp mills for pulping fibrous raw materials.

In case of non-conventional methods of recovery, liquor at 25 per cent TS is further concentrated to 50 per cent in a direct contact flue gas evaporator and burnt in a fluidised bed reactor in which inorganic chemicals are recovered at the pre-melting stage in the form of soda ash pellets, which are sold in the market. This is how pollution abatement and inorganic chemical recovery is achieved in pulp and paper industries.Key Features: Zero liquid discharge system Produce black liquor concentrate Highly energy efficient (evaporates

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riven by the mission to become a company that India would be proud of, Sona Koyo Steering Systems (SKSSL) has

achieved milestones one after another. Specialising in manufacturing steering systems and a believer in innovating steering systems for cars that would make for a smooth driving experience, SKSSL has certainly carved a niche for itself. SKSSL’s R&D initiatives, design and state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities have given the company an edge over its competitors and ensured that the company gains significant market share.

Even with respect to global competitors, the company has left no stone unturned. In order to ensure that the company remains globally competitive with respect to international standards, SKSSL, also an association with JTEKT Corporation – the world’s largest producer of passenger vehicles’ steering systems – has announced a merger with Toyota Machine Works. In addition, SKSSL has also had a technical collaboration with Mando Corporation, Korea. The company’s key customers include all the major vehicle manufacturers in India such as Maruti Suzuki, Toyota, Hyundai, Tata Motors, Mahindra

& Mahindra, General Motors and Mahindra-Renault. Independently, as well as through its network of overseas joint venture partners, it exports high-quality precision products to highly specialised automotive markets like the US, Europe and Japan.

SUPER SHOP FLOOR INNOVATION SKSSL has always believed in continuous improvement to deliver the best of its services to customers. Elaborating further, Deepak Arora, Assistant VP & Head – Business Unit, SKSSL, said, “Today, we are operating under the word ‘competition’. We need to keep improving ourselves, if

Sona Koyo Steering Systems (SKSSL), the fl agship company of the Sona Group, is currently the largest manufacturer of steering systems for the passenger cars and utility vehicles market in India. With R&D and innovation as its core strengths, SKSSL believes in thinking ahead of the times. Thinking beyond the regular ‘kaizens’, SKSSL has successfully managed to boost the manufacturing capabilities of the company while meeting customers’ ever-changing needs. A visit to the company’s shop fl oor at Dharuhera, Haryana, reveals how SKSSL devised a solution to greatly reduce the cycle time taken to attach a motor to the general assembly.

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active steps in implementing many ‘kaizens’ in its utility area at its facility at Dharuhera, Haryana. In one of the steps taken in this direction, SKSSL developed ‘reduction in rework per cent of column electric power steering assembly’ under which the challenge of attaching the motor with the general assembly was reduced greatly. This made way for higher productivity and efficiency within the fixed cycle time. Problem

I was taken to the to a motor fitment station, where the motor and the general assembly are joined. While the motor is supplied from Mitsubishi, the latter is sourced from the company’s sister concern JSI (JTEKT Sona Automotive India). Usually, the motor goes smoothly into the assembly. However, there arose a fitment problem, i.e., the motor surration was not matching with surration of the general assembly. The cause or root of the problem was unknown. Analysis

Describing the entire chain, towards achieving reduction, Vikram Singh Deshwal, Manager – Quality System, SKSSL, explained, “We did a systematic analysis of the entire system in order to find the root cause of the problem and a solution to resolve the same. We installed tools and other devices to figure out the problems along with our 7QC problem solving approaching and instruments and techniques under the approach. Some of the tools used were product processor, component search and tier comparison, etc.”

The problem was that of a motor attachment process with the general assembly, which indicated that either of the devices had to be altered to get the desired result. As a result, the operator sometimes had to either change the motor or the assembly. There were instances where problems occurred with both the devices and they had to be kept separately. Then it would suddenly go offline. “We used to dismantle the parts

from the assembly, which we suspected caused the problems, and replaced those parts with new ones. We would develop a new assembly and further recheck them and thus, complete the process of making the entire product,” Deshwal said.Solution

The entire concept of rework was for those parts which did not work during the very first instance. There is a fixed cycle time within which the entire motor attachment process has to be complete. If more time was taken, the entire production rate would fall down.

“After a thorough research, we found that the problem was in the worm shaft of our worm gear. The company further checked its manual process by asking operators to do the fitment process thrice. The company maintains a reverse recording sheet in the shop floor, which indicates or records the problems with respect to assembling or fitment of the steering system,” said Deshwal.

“This required no investment on the shop floor, but it involved training and other such indirect investments. The company thoroughly trained the

workers on how to use the problem solving tools and techniques,” he elaborated further.

Commenting on shop floor innovations done in the plant, Arora said, “I will not call this innovation, because we are not innovating anything. Rather, we are only implementing those practices and while practicing, we may have to innovate to make sure that the requirement is cut to shape. It is just like implementing a theory, which we have moulded to meet our requirements.”

BRIGHT FUTURE Developing innovative techniques to enhance productivity levels as well as meet the expectations of customers has become the need of the hour for manufacturing companies that fall under various segments. SKSSL, too, is working in this direction. The company aims to transcend defined boundaries. It regularly updates its shop floor by coming up with various innovative techniques and solutions.

Being the largest manufacturer of steering systems for the passenger cars and utility vehicles market in India, SKSSL wants to improve further and bring in more innovation to make its product offerings stronger in the market.

Arora opined, “We have to be innovative to tackle competition. Today, if we are not up to global standards, we cannot survive and to reach that level, we need to have innovation, albeit innovation that meets the requirements of our country and environment. Innovation is important not only for machines, but also for locals. How we express concern towards our people is very important.”

For India to emerge as one of the stronger manufacturing bases in the world, it is critical for manufacturing companies in the country to come up with shop floor innovations. And SKSSL’s shop floor innovation or manufacturing excellence techniques is one of the prime examples for enhancing manufacturing productivity, which not only helps the company earn profit, but also helps them meet customers’ satisfaction levels.

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L&T AUTOMATION CENTRE


he importance and need for energy efficiency has been growing among the government, corporate and individual consumers

in India. Energy efficiency has become so integral to manufacturing that today it is called the ‘fifth fuel’. Apart from an urgent need to develop a sustainable environment, the need to reduce the cost of energy has also been a motivator for various stakeholders. Taking a cue from this in as early as 2007, Larsen & Toubro’s Automation facility, which carries out engineering and systems integration, has been built on a green foundation. Being a comprehensive industrial automation solution provider, this facility has not only been effectively providing discrete and turnkey automation solutions for a wide variety of industries, but has also been taking the green business angle seriously. The intent of our facility visit was to get a feel of the eco-friendly initiatives, which have earned it BEE’s Four Star Rating… and it gives us extreme pride that the company has been able to achieve sustainability not only in every product & process, but also in spirit. Take a look…

ENERGY-EFFICIENT CAMPUSThe Automation Centre offers

control and automation solutions for major industry verticals including engineering software solutions. This campus is spread over 20,000 sqm of which 11,276 sqm is the total built up facility. The company has an open area of 76 per cent and green coverage of 960 sqm.

Over 400 employees work in this zero water discharge campus. SC Bhargava, Sr VP – Electrical & Automation, Larsen & Toubro, avers, “The energy performance index (EPI) of industrial spaces in India ranges from 200 to 400 kWh/sq m/year; whereas similar buildings in developed nations have an EPI of less than 150 kWh/sq m/year. India is lacking on this front. The importance and need for energy efficiency has been growing among the government, corporate and individuals. Looking at the growing awareness, a star rating programme has been developed based on the actual performance of the buildings in terms of its specific energy efficiency. This programme rates office buildings, in the range of 1-5 star scale, 5 being the highest. For this campus, we have received the BEE Four Star rating in 2011 for achieving EPI 117. Throughout India, only 24 buildings have received a Four Star Rating. We are continuously improving on

that and are now planning for BEE Five Star Rating – the highest rating for the most efficient building. Till December 2011, we achieved 108 EPI, our performance is on an upward spike and our target is to achieve EPI 100. Additionally, various energy-saving initiatives like occupancy sensors have been planned for 2012.”

Commenting on the initiatives that the company is planning to take this year, Vijay Arora, GM – Control & Automation, Larsen & Toubro, elaborates, “We are going in for an ISO 50001:2011 energy management system and a green building certification. We have already completed the primary criteria for gold certification; barring some formalities. This year surely, we will bag it.”

Elaborating on the major green initiatives implemented in the facility, Arora informs, “The speciality of this campus is that we are using almost 10 per cent of green energy here. Around 5,400 units are coming directly from our solar plant on the terrace of the building, which was the biggest solar plant in Navi Mumbai after its installation in 2007. The plant has a capacity of 49.5 kW and produces 5,400 units per month. We also have separate solar street lights and a solar water heater. Through this, we are

With apt solutions for various industrial verticals, L&T’s Automation facility at Mahape, Navi Mumbai, has developed green solutions for its facility as well. From a completely automated resource management system to a 49.5 kW solar plant, the facility has realised the ‘fi fth fuel’ called energy effi ciency for its operations. Standing a step ahead from competition, this BEE Four Star Rated facility presents a lesson or two to companies moving towards greening their operations.

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generating 4,200 units. Our average electricity consumption is nearly one lakh units per month, of which 9.6 per cent is through green power.” The Automation Centre is designed for the inlet of maximum amount of natural light and to conserve energy. Forty standalone solar lights have been installed in the facility, which provide sufficient light for the entire duration of the night. These have rendered the usage of street lights redundant.

Explaining the cost savings achieved through the use of energy-efficient measures, Arora asserts, “We are savings nearly `67,200 per month. Thus, our annual saving is `8 lakh because of the green energy initiative.” Delving into the plant’s technical aspects, Arora adds, “The solar plant has 300 panels and each has a 165 W capacity. One speciality of this plant is that we are not using any battery to store solar energy for distribution. We have directly connected the plant to the grid. We are directly using Maharashtra State Electricity Board (MSEB) power and the power generated by the plant.

Depending on sunlight availability, daily production is approximately 180 Unit. Grid integration is done with the use of a special panel, which is connected to MSEB and the solar plant. Through the distribution board, this electricity gets distributed throughout the campus.”

The Automation Centre building is equipped with modern amenities like access control, occupancy sensors and building management systems with zone-controlled air-conditioning and efficient energy management systems. Aesthetically designed, surrounded by green gardens, the place is naturally lit.

A solar water heating system having a capacity of 1,500 litre is used for heating water to 600 Celsius. This water is used by the campus cafeteria.

A wastewater treatment plant with the capacity of 58 k litre recycles wastewater for gardening purposes, thereby ensuring zero discharge of untreated wastewater into the environment. Proper waste management systems ensure that waste generated is disposed of in an eco-friendly manner. Hazardous waste, like oil, biomedical waste, etc., is collected by Mumbai Waste Management. E-waste is collected and processed by Eco-Reco, while the kitchen waste is collected in two compost pits, for composting to be used as manure. The facility thus ensures zero effluent discharge. Keeping the green mission in mind, the company uses green certified chemicals for cleaning the shop floor.

These are essentially the processes where the company has achieved green. There is one more crucial aspect – product development. There as well,

the company has been able to harness green initiatives.

Discussing the product portfolio, Arora avers, “Not only the processes, but also some of our products are green. One of these includes the power management system, which monitors, analyses and controls energy consumption. The prototype of this system is installed in this campus. We are also providing green solutions for Accelerated Power Development and Reform Programme (APDRP) project. This is to monitor and control energy losses. In a nutshell, through our products & solutions, we are helping

save energy and natural resources.” The company has designed the

manufacturing process in such a way that it saves maximum natural

resources. The company’s product design is being made compact by the day with the use of engineering tools to minimise steel and copper consumption. Thus, the company is saving on raw materials usage as well. Arora says, “We are recycling all our inward packaging material for outgoing packaging. Value engineering to reduce the material content in our product has also been implemented.”

PROJECT EXECUTION AT LARSEN & TOUBROAutomation Centre and its processes are Environmental Management System, ISO: 14001- 2004 certified. The facility and its processes are also Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series, ISO 18001:2007 standard compliant.

Elaborating with the help of an example, Arora explains the processes followed during project execution, “Let us take an example of an order of a 300kW VFD for a cement plant. The specifications of the order are given by the sales people to the project people. A project manager and a project leader are appointed. They go through the entire specifications of the order after which the basic drawings are drafted. Subsequently, a kick off meeting is held with the customer to discuss the specifications. Once all the specifications between the customer and the designer are agreed upon,

Offi ce lights are switched off during lunch time

Use of only natural light for atrium and cafeteria

No packaged water or tea in paper cups is served inside the campus, minimising plastic and paper waste.

With the regulation coming up, each industrial unit has to consume 10 per cent of the total energy from a renewable source. But if a company is not doing it, then it has to purchase from the grid. That is where our solar plant comes as the biggest advantage. We

are already consuming 9.6 per cent from solar energy.Vijay Arora, GM – Control & Automation, Larsen & Toubro



Larsen & Toubro’s Automation facility ‘Unnati’, which carries out engineering and systems integration at Mahape, Navi Mumbai, is designed to provide natural lighting to the offi ce and cafeteria.

Forty standalone solar lights have rendered the usage of street lights redundant.

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transformer, wires, terminals, cables, panel fabrication, etc.

58 k litre wastewater treatment plant recycles wastewater for gardening

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Solar water heating system on the terrace is used for heating water to 600 Celsius.

iVisionmax Resource System manages and tracks all the major resources used in the campus.

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an agreement is made. The designer then makes the drawings including the schematic, wiring and electrical drawings etc., after which a bill of materials in which all the required items are given to the procurement department. This department, based on the best rates available, procure the materials within the company. The materials – including contactors, control transformer, wires, terminals, cables, panel fabrication, etc., – which come in are then tested and inspected by the quality assurance department, after which it is placed in the stores.”

Highlighting the shop floor processes, Arora adds, “Our approved partners around this factory assemble and wire the panels as per our drawings, which are then tested by our team of qualified engineers. Testing includes functional testing as well as type testing wherein we load the panel with the required rating and check if it performs. After that, the product is brought to the integration factory. If the job demands that we network the products assembled here on a LAN, it is done and coordinated operations are tested. After it is certified by Q&A, the products are dispatched to the site after customer inspection. The products are majorly transported through trucks in road-worthy packaging cases.”

Explaining the post-delivery criticalities, Arora says, “Our job is not done post dispatch. We are not a product factory. It is the system that we are supplying. Till we install the product at site, actually make the plant run and make the customer understand & work on the applications, our work is not done. The order closes only after this is achieved.”

Energy is a critical requirement for functions like load testing, which is done over a period of 6-7 hours. Arora comments, “Electricity is very critical to the company’s functions, we need to have power. With the regulation coming up, each industrial unit has to consume 10 per cent of the total energy from a renewable source. But if

a company is not doing it, then it has to purchase from the grid. That is where our solar plant comes as the biggest advantage. We are already consuming 9.6 per cent from solar energy.”

SHOP FLOOR PRINCIPLE – 5SAs a part of excellence journey, the electrical & automation business of Larsen & Toubro has initiated institutionalising the 5S principles for workplace management around five years back. As informed by Arora, incidentally, this is the first 5S manufacturing shop floor. Everyone, from the senior level to the bottom is involved in this movement. A working structure for the implementation of 5S was put in place. This consisted of a central coordinator from corporate initiatives and a core team representing members from the Business Unit (BU) locations. Next, each BU location was

divided into zones and cells. External support from a consultant was sought for training and implementation and the focus was not only on 5S, but also on the implementation of lean principles. As one walks through the shop, the results of 5S are clearly visible. There is absolutely no unwanted material on the shop floor; there is a ‘place for everything and everything in place’, everything is clean, tidy & standardised and has now become a way of life. Principles of visual management have been used for easy reference.

GREEN SYSTEMS The company has developed iVisionmax Resource and installed it in its Navi Mumbai campus. This system manages and tracks all the major resources used in the campus.

Another programme developed by the company is the dynamic power management system (PMS), on the iVisionmax platform, which is an essential control for cost-effective plant operation, especially in large plants where annual energy costs sum up to lakh. iVisionmax – PMS enables centralised control & operation from a single point. It incorporates all the basic features available in a high-end electrical SCADA system. The basic features include real-time monitoring and processing of data & status of various field equipment (incomers, outgoing feeders, transformer feeders, generators, bus couplers, etc.); smooth controlling of various field equipment; initiation of generator synchronisation followed by automatic switching on line; load shedding; load sharing between generators and power quality monitoring, among others.

In addition to basic features, it includes advanced features to optimise energy utilisation and cost-effective plant operation. This system is installed at Mumbai International Airport, Larsen & Toubro Shipyard and Larsen & Toubro Forging Plant at Hazira.

GOING GREENER BY THE DAYThe Automation Centre of L&T at Mahape stands tall when it comes to imbibing green as the backbone of the manufacturing process. From a 3600

perspective, the company has managed to not only bring in cost efficiencies through the use of green technologies, but also managed to reduce their impact on the environment. With the top-down approach to go green well in advance of the RPO Policy, the company has made sure that its green points are credited to its account much before other companies start working at the concept level. Here’s a thumb up to the company for many such initiatives that will be implemented at this plant in the coming years...

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hen many in the industry still believe that lean and green cannot go together, Godrej & Boyce believes that it definitely can. All

it takes is a little more innovation. “Sustainability has become an important area of focus these days. We, at Godrej, focus on reducing water and energy consumption. We also keep in mind that there is minimal wastage in our facilities. Our producer gas project uses all locally sourced materials so there is no adverse affect on the environment. It is a one-of-its-kind initiative in the appliance industry,” said George Menezes, Chief Operating Officer, Godrej Appliances.

Commenting on the Shirwal facility, Hussain Shariyarr, Senior VP

– Operations, Godrej Appliances, explained, “Nothing is waste here. We follow this and try to inculcate the same in our employees.”

INCULCATING GREEN AMONG EMPLOYEESOne of the most important things to be done is creating awareness among employees about the environment. The management here organises quizzes and various other competitions on environment day, which also involves employees’ family members. “We also organise training programmes for employees before they go to the shop floor. Apart from that, we have a tool box meeting, wherein employees meet the department head for 10 minutes either at the start or the end of a shift.

Every week, we select a topic like safety or environment. Through this, they talk about initiatives that have been taken, can or should be taken and how,” added Shariyarr.

This is not all; there is also a Weekly Contact Programme. “Here we talk to employees and ask them to give suggestions on how to improve the environment. That gets translated into kaizens and the best three kaizens get cash prizes. This comes across as motivation, while other programmes keep it alive,” informed Shariyarr.

WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLINGComing to manufacturing, there are lot of initiatives that the company has taken. “We try not to throw old equipment and various parts of old

Godrej & Boyce has been an early embracer of the idea of caring for the environment, community and people. Over the years, the company has taken various initiatives to become one of the greenest companies in the country. A

visit to one of its appliances manufacturing facility at Shirwal, 45 km from Pune in Maharashtra, explains how the company abides by the motto, ‘rubbish can be recycled, but nature cannot’.

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machines are used by our employees to make beautiful showpieces, which are exhibited in the garden. It is not something that we get any benefit from, but it shows that everything has value and nothing should be thrown,” commented Shariyarr.

Wastage should be minimum is what everybody in the Shirwal facility believes. All waste plastic and steel is recycled, scrap wood goes to the producer plant and the foam used in the refrigerators is reused. “We also have an organic compost plant where all the canteen and garden waste goes. Later on, we use it as manure. In fact, we have found that the ETP sludge can also be converted to compost by vermiculture. We are already in touch with a Chennai based party for the same,” said Wilfred S Mathias, Deputy GM – Engineering, Godrej Appliances.

Additionally, Thermocol and waste paper is also recycled. “We have a party who collects all the waste paper and recycles it. We use the same here as notepads and A4 papers. It not only saves money, but is also eco-friendly,” averred Shariyarr.

Godrej follows a waste management strategy that says, avoid wastages – if you cannot, then reduce what you can; if you cannot, then reuse what you can; if you cannot, then recycle what you can; if you cannot, then create energy; if you cannot, then disposing it of in a land fill is the last option.

USE OF ALTERNATIVE ENERGY AND FUELNormally, people use diesel for forklifts, but Godrej has started using biodiesel made from plants. “This we have applied to some of our systems, not 100 per cent, but as the supply grows, we will change completely to biodiesel,” said Shariyarr.

The company is also looking at rain water harvesting in the near future. “We are working with a party who will help us implement this,” he added.

Earlier, the company used diesel for

ovens, but then came up with a one-of-its-kind initiative called the Producer Gas project. “Here, we use gas made of agricultural waste as fuel. For this, we use bagasse, waste wood, coconut shells as inputs. Later on, they are burnt and the gas is used as fuel. The residue is charcoal, which is again a fuel. In the whole process, we save around 30 per cent of our cost,” elaborated Shariyarr, adding that this process also is a mode of income for many who provide the bagasse and coconut shells.

The facility has also started focussing on solar energy. “We have started with street lights, which we initially plan to convert into LED and then connect it to a solar panel. This will be a pilot project. If it is a success, it will be carried forward,” added Shariyarr.

The implementation of producer gas has various other benefits as well. The end product/residue is environment-friendly and can be used as manure or to improve fertility of land. Also, there is zero sulphur dioxide emission in the process.

GREENERY AND ECO-SYSTEMThe beautiful and peaceful campus of the Shirwal facility also has a nursery with various kinds of plants. Apart from this, there is a flora and fauna gallery with pictures of animals, birds and various species of insects found in the facility’s campus. According to officials, they do not aim to harm any one of them; in fact, create an ecosystem itself.

In a bid not to waste water, the wastewater from ETP and STP plants are used for watering plants and in the toilets. They are also looking forward to decrease the consumption of water and have been successful to a great extent.

AT THE SHOP FLOORThe roofs of the shop floor are designed in such a way that they facilitate the use of natural lighting. “Our roofs are

designed such that we do not require light during the day. Taking into consideration the dark areas, we have used the concept called light pipe. It is a chimney-like structure that opens up in the dark area. The pipe has a highly reflective coating inside and a light diffuser at the top. It captures the natural light and puts it down at the dark area. We use electric lighting only for night shifts,” informed Shariyarr. Many of the tools used at the shop floor are also recycled or made using old tools.

PACKAGINGIn an attempt to save the usage of paper used in packaging, the company has started using a see through packaging – recycled plastic. “We are packing some of our refrigerators and washing machines in the same way. It saves 396 metric tonne of paper in the process. Additionally, as the product is visible,

there are less chances of damage. Also, in this way, we save around 40 per cent cost in packaging,” Shariyarr explained.

SETTING THE GREEN EXAMPLEApart from the initiatives at the shop floor and in the campus, Godrej also organises environment and energy conservation awareness through lectures and tree plantation drives in neighbouring schools and villages. Keeping in mind all the steps taken by the management in this facility, it would not be wrong to say that the facility is very close to becoming a zero waste company.

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FOUR KEYS to SuccessfulMulticore Optimisation

Optimising a machine vision application for multicore PCs can be a complex process with unpredictable results. Developers, therefore, need to pay close attention in order to achieve the best overall system performance. In particular, fi eld testing under real-world operating conditions is the only way to fully measure system throughput.

or many years, increases in machine vision speed came almost automatically with increasing microprocessor

speeds. However, this is no longer true with multicore PC architectures, which require major software design changes to take advantage of the parallel processing architecture. A successful multicore strategy for machine vision can be implemented at multiple levels. Independent high-level tasks – especially those with hardware dependencies, such as acquisition and I/O – can be written to run asynchronously on separate cores. This leaves the processor free to concentrate on those tasks that are not blocked. Individual vision tools can also be parallelised so that they divide their processing task among several cores.

MULTICORE PC ARCHITECTUREIn the past, vision applications have depended on advances in PC hardware performance to handle bigger and more complex applications. Improved performance resulted from faster CPUs and associated hardware improvements. But faster processors require greater heat dissipation, to the point where cooling has become a limiting factor.

Manufacturers, such as Intel and AMD, have addressed this by moving to an approach that uses multiple processors to do the job previously done by a single processor. These processors are packaged on a single chip. Each processor is called a ‘core’, and the new chips are called multicore

processors. Two, four and eight-core processors are now common, while much higher density models are also being designed. A 2 GHz dual-core processor might appear to have the same computing power as a 4 GHz single-core processor, but this is rarely true. To take full advantage of each core, software applications must be written to distribute the computation between the cores. Otherwise, one core will sit idle for at least part of the time.

OPTIMISED SOFTWARE IS THE KEYOne cannot simply move an existing machine vision application from a single-core PC to a multicore PC and expect to see a significant performance improvement. In fact, some applications may not run any faster on a multicore machine due to operating system overhead and other inefficiencies. Application developers and vision software vendors must rewrite their programmes if they want to take advantage of multicore architectures to speed up their applications. This can be a complex task and many algorithms do not easily lend themselves to parallel processing.

PROCESSES AND THREADSThe PC operating system manages programmes as separate processes. Each process has an associated context, which makes it appear to the programme that it owns all of the computer resources such as CPU,

memory, I/O, etc. For example, when a process is blocked, when it is waiting for an I/O resource or when its time slice ends, the operating system saves the current context and swaps in another process. The operating system juggles process priorities in order to be as responsive as possible to a wide range of demands, most of which are invisible to the user. A multithreaded programme can be written so that different sections run simultaneously and independently. This is similar to running multiple processes, but threads are much lighter weight; in particular, they share the same address space. This allows the operating system to quickly switch between them and makes it easy for them to share data when running parallel.

Multithreaded applications do not require a multicore architecture. They


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can be very efficient on a single-core machine, but rely on the operating system to manage hardware resources for them. Multithreading is especially well suited for multicore PCs. Those parts of a machine vision algorithm that previously ran sequentially can be partitioned into separate threads that now run in parallel on separate cores.

COMMERCIAL MULTITHREADED SOFTWAREWriting multithreaded application code is not simple and often there are timing dependencies that make it hard to debug in a real-world environment. It may also require the underlying machine vision libraries to be written in a reentrant manner that allows multiple instances of the programme to execute in parallel. It takes a skilled programmer to write robust multithreaded applications. For this reason, writing custom software at the application layer to take advantage of a multicore PC is usually only justified in very demanding applications.

As a practical matter, it is usually much more effective for machine vision users to purchase commercial software that is already optimised for multicore PCs. Off-the-shelf solutions may not be as efficient as custom code, but they can provide significant benefits at very low cost.

Discussed below are the four keys to ensure successful multicore optimisation for machine vision applications:

APPLICATION OPTIMISATIONApplication-level software can be optimised for multicore PCs in three ways: By creating separate threads for tasks

with hardware dependencies, such as

image acquisition, accept/reject results

and operator interaction: These threads are often designed to minimise unpredictable hardware delays. For example, the system needs to be ready to respond to a trigger event, but should not delay

image processing in order to poll the triggering hardware every several milliseconds.

By creating separate threads for each

camera in a multi-camera application: This allows each thread to run as soon as its camera is triggered.

By creating separate threads for

different machine vision tasks within

a vision application: For example, one thread might handle part alignment, while another measures critical dimensions. However, this only works if the tasks are not dependent on each other and the benefit will be small if one task is much shorter than the other.

VISION TOOL OPTIMISATIONIn addition to application-level optimisation, it is possible to optimise machine vision tools by parallelising their algorithms so that they use multiple cores simultaneously. However, not all vision tools can be easily parallelised. In general, parallelisation is most helpful for image processing filters or other vision tools that run local operations on small regions of the image. Commonly used filters include median, Gaussian and morphology operations. These can be optimised by dividing the image into different pieces and assigning each one to a separate thread. The results from each thread are then combined to produce the final result (see Figure 1). The final speedup depends on the algorithm and number of cores. Because of overhead, there will always be inefficiencies. So, even a well-optimised vision tool may not run eight times faster on an eight-core PC.

Unfortunately, many vision applications spend most of their processing on tools that are much more complex than simple image processing filters. It is not always possible to parallelise complex vision tool algorithms such as alignment. In these cases, optimising the tool might only benefit a small portion of the algorithm.

TUNING FOR OVERALL SYSTEM PERFORMANCEIt might seem that the fastest vision application would be one that had control over every processor core in the PC, and which created one thread to run on each core. However, real-world applications are not that simple. The PC must also support operating system, machine control and other background tasks. In practice, the optimum number of threads for the vision application may not necessarily be the same as the number of cores in the PC, and it may not make sense to assign each thread to a specific core.

GAINING MAXIMUM BENEFITS In order to maximise the benefits of multicore PC technology in machine vision applications, developers should consider several key questions when evaluating machine vision software products. These should include not only obvious points such as whether some image processing filters have been optimised for multicore, but also other factors that can significantly impact the performance of the overall application, including: Can the software product

automatically create separate acquisition and processing threads to speed system throughput and responsiveness?

Does the software allow users to write their own multithreaded application?

Can users tune the number of threads for best overall system performance?

Does the software have the ability to automatically detect and adjust the number of threads, based on the number of cores, without having to rewrite the application?By keeping these points in mind,

users can maximise their options (and minimise their work) to take full advantage of multicore PC technology.

John Petry, Marketing Manager – Business

Unit, Vision Software, Cognex Corporation

ADVANTECH’S POWERFUL MODULAR EXPANSION


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Advantech’s server-grade, advanced dual CPU motherboards feature an innovative Powerful Modular Expansion (PME) design that allows versatile expansion module options. In addition to meeting standard industrial specifi cations, the PME modules fi t just about anywhere. They are easy to assemble and can accommodate fl exible expansion options. For customers, this means nothing beats an all-around solution like this PME motherboard.

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rogress in technological innovation and fierce competition in the market have imperceptibly cut short the lifespan of all

electronic appliances. Yet, in terms of embedded industrial applications for advanced computation, the price can easily soar to tens and millions of dollars. In a nutshell, the more limited the alterations in high-performance computer systems, the longer the equipment’s lifespan.

Computer systems responsible for central computation will inevitably require necessary replacements and expansion renewals over an extended period of use. Pao Chihwei, Assistant Manager, Embedded System Group, explains that companies either continue to work with outdated systems, or look to business-grade models for makeshift solutions. “If trouble continues, developers will hammer out their own solutions to address the problem. Yet either approach is costly, demanding exorbitant resources and expense for the re-verification process,” he said.

While addressing these challenges, Advantech’s Product Development Division created an optimal solution to address consumer demands for advanced application expansion called the Powerful Modular Expansion (PME) – a solution featuring dual

CPU motherboard. Each motherboard is empowered by a special modular expansion design, providing diversity of hardware modules available for interface updates; thereby making motherboards or equipment replacements necessary. PME is an economical, effective solution for a diverse range of applications.

CHALLENGES IN STRUCTURE & WIRING The forming and assembly of the motherboard and PME were designed using the Extended ATX (12” x 13”) form factor to ensure that the assembly of the motherboard with the PME remain integral, that the BSO is consistent and all the layout of screw bores conform to Extended ATX specs. Standard PCIe x16 is used as the interface, with a ‘plywood-like’ connector, so that when the PME is linked to the motherboard via the golden finger connection, the two items can stay on the same horizontal plane, thereby ensuring the stability of connectivity and mechanical support. Though a similar modular concept is discussed in the market, the proposed concept is not defined by industrial-grade specifications; hence its limited market support. However, PME was designed with standardised specifications

in mind; hence, it is compatible with previous chassis designs.

Additionally, the precision PME connection design ensures that the stability of the motherboard’s high-performance operation is the most critical part for advanced computing applications. Advantech’s design team has planned for this down to the last detail using sheet metal fasteners to strengthen the connection between the motherboard and PME, thus helping to share some of the load in supporting the latter. Without proper control, the board can dip & curve and deform when the user is assembling the PME. Plus, the BGA IC on the motherboard could crack due to poor BGA soldering, thereby affecting signal integrity. So, in order to counteract some of these issues, in the planning of the trace circuit, the team decided not to sharply cut the


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edge of the motherboard at right-angles to maximise the space capacity of the board and PME. The motherboard and PME are connected through the PCIe x16 slot and a maximum gap (10mm after assembly) is reserved to accommodate plug-unplugging forces and motion margins required in the PCIe specifications. Also, in case a golden finger connector becomes loose due to accidents during motherboard and PME installation on the chassis, two receptacles are added to the board’s I/O and PME connectors, with a metal fastener to reinforce the connection between the two; thus protecting the reliability and life of the PCIe.

To reinforce PME stability during assembly, the team designed four screw holes in between the expansion slots and PME to strengthen integration. Now, the PME can be securely fastened to the chassis with these four additional screws without becoming deformed. This reinforced design safeguards component stability and the insertion/withdrawal of the three slots. Similarly, the design can insure PCIe x16 against signal transmission blockage due to unforeseen interference.

ELECTRONICS DESIGNIntel’s new server platform will have all the high-speed signals transmitted via the processor. This new design sets new layout rules – the distance of the circuit from the CPU is not to exceed 12,000 mils~14,000 mils as specified in the PCIe specifications. To reinforce the board’s schematics and layout, it can simultaneously transmit 16 sets of 8GT/s signals with the best that PME can offer. Advantech’s R&D team conducted an optimised layout simulation to transmit all the signals to the PME whole, and located the optimal route & transmission impedance through repeated PCB stack-up simulations, finally concluding the test by verifying the PME signal transmissions. Both the design and testing teams administered a variety of verification trials on the functions of

the expansion cards through repeated application tests.

Finally, the teams tested the design with the golden finger coating and thin film, ranging from 5u to 15 u, plus a 20G high-speed oscilloscope, to verify that both Tx and Rx signals meet the criteria of the eye pattern. The team also needed to take into account the PME power compensation. The PME connector uses standard PCI-Express, so the R&D team maximised the use of several reserved circuits by boosting power supply on the PME to spare the user from having to add other forms of power backup when using their expansion cards.

Another challenge that needed to be confronted was that the PME must support PCI-Express, PCI-X and PCI interfaces simultaneously, while meeting the demands of various frequencies. To effectively fulfill the

latter requirement, the PME must be powered with both a clock generator and an oscillator. Advantech’s R&D team therefore added several clock buffers on the PME to both reinforce and resize waveforms to accommodate different frequencies. Advantech’s PME design pioneers the market in one particular feature. The expansion slot on the motherboard was designed with a thoughtful modular assembly – an innovation that required advanced electronics R&D capabilities to address issues with poor signals caused by long-distance transmission and wear-and-tear on the connector. The market has yet to see such products.

PLUG-AND-PLAY! The other challenge in modulisation

lies in the complex setup. Considering clients might not have qualified technicians to configure and set up BIOS or jumpers, Advantech’s R&D set up an auto-detection feature for both BIOS and hardware setup, which can be used as soon as the user plugs in his/her expansion modules, regardless of the different interface. The key lies in three reserve sets of General Purpose I/O (GPIO) in PME’s golden finger connector. The team devised eight PME interfaces with a combination of 0 and 1 bits. Additionally, the team designated a temporary repository for a PME support table in the BIOS. In other words, as soon as the user plugs in the PME, the GPIO will voluntarily pair the interface with a perfect match on the support table and complete all the hardware setup.

FLEXIBLE MODULAR EXPANSIONPME is an innovative feature on Advantech’s dual CPU server-grade motherboards to create optimal solutions for every user. The dual CPU motherboard, powered by PME, will help save time spent on equipment diagnostics and verification. The motherboard can accommodate a wide variety of expansion modules according to individual expansion requirements. So, there is no longer a need to design a specific motherboard and waste time on acquiring verification licences. In addition to offering flexible expansion options, PME also promises to lower investment cost. In the past, developers had to design different motherboard options for a wide range of orders and address different post-sale services. Both Advantech and users, consequently, had to stockpile a certain amount of raw materials to keep service quality up to par, but that was a costly option. With PME, users and Advantech can effectively address the constant replacement of products while minimising risks in raw material stockpiling.

Magic Pao, Product Manager, Advantech

Each motherboard is empowered by a special modular expansion

design, providing diversity of hardware modules available for

interface updates; thereby making motherboards or equipment

replacements necessary. PME is an economical, effective solution for a

diverse range of applications.


hile the increasing cost of energy is a constant concern, there is little doubt that the need for electrical power will

increase over the next several decades. The department of energy predicts that the demand for electricity will increase by 50 per cent by 2030. Despite recent events in Japan, at least

some of this energy will be supplied by nuclear power generation. The existing US nuclear power plants were constructed using 1960s and 1970s technologies, relying mostly on manual techniques. New nuclear power plants overseas have incorporated automated Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) and other higher deposition welding processes. In order to be competitive,

the US commercial nuclear component manufacturers and construction firms need to take advantage of current advances in automated welding technology. The automated GTAW narrow gap technology is now sufficiently developed that the next generation of power plants are being designed to incorporate this technology. This advance will reduce the cost of components and assemblies of the most critical parts of the power plants.

NARROW GAP TORCH DEVELOPMENTAlthough narrow gap welding has been around for a long time, prior to the development of the rotating tungsten narrow gap torch (RT-NGT) in the early 1990s by Arc Machines, Inc. (AMI) and Arc Applications, Inc., lack of sidewall fusion was a common problem in extremely narrow groove widths. A prototype RT-NGT that rotated a tungsten electrode with a 15 degree lead angle from side to side during welding with an associated synchronising mechanism allowing the wire feed nozzle to move with the electrode, was built, tested and delivered to Babcock & Wilcox (B&W) in the early 1990s. From this beginning, technical obstacles were gradually overcome so that narrow gap technology can now be used routinely with some torch configurations in groove widths as narrow as 0.375” at depths up to 6.00” and other designs for grooves approximately 0.6” wide up to 12” depths.

The accepted approach for narrow gap weld development has been to design custom torches for each application. The end user, the equipment manufacturer and the welding application company have all worked together to design and develop equipment, troubleshoot & implement the process. Special torches have been designed for applications at various depths and widths of the groove and several different torches may be used on a single heavy-wall weld. At depths of 3.00” or less a more conventional

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Application of automatic narrow groove welding systems has resulted in high quality weldments with consistently low repair rates while increasing productivity. In B&W’s commercial nuclear manufacturing facilities in the US, narrow gap welding has essentially replaced conventional wide-angle welds in sections of one inch and greater thickness with the result of driving down costs. Use of this technology in power generation, offshore and other applications demanding high quality coupled with lower cost, has the potential to signifi cantly reduce the cost of energy.

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Downhand welding is always easier to accomplish than out-of-position welding, but it is not possible to do this with nozzles or joints that are eccentric to the part. Eccentric joints must be welded orbitally, but large vessels and components that

can be rotated and that have a concentric circular weld joint, can be welded downhand in either the fl at or horizontal

position using turning rolls, lowboys or positioners, which may be controlled by the welding power supply.

narrow groove GTAW torch has been designed by Arc Machines that does not utilise the RT-NGT process.

Because the cost of a set of equipment rises with increasing levels of automation, each application should be reviewed for critical needs. At the most basic level, a conventional narrow groove torch with manual tilt and wire manipulator is the simplest and least costly. At the top level are remotely operated RT-NGT and conventional narrow groove GTAW torches with motorised tilt and wire manipulators that are dedicated to the most critical welds. Various combinations of manual and motorised axes are available for intermediate applications.

Within the confines of a narrow gap groove, gas coverage requires special attention to insure weld quality particularly when welding out of position. There must be adequate screening in the torch gas cup design to seal properly around the tungsten and achieve good coverage with laminar flow. Initially, developed torches have been modified to improve shielding by adding screening and sealing around the periphery of the cup. Auxiliary shielding is beneficial when welding near the top of the narrow groove.

REMOTE VISION SYSTEMS Application of automated narrow groove technology would not have been feasible without a concomitant development of remote vision systems, which provide a clear view of the weld pool while filtering the arc. The deeper and narrower the weld groove, the more critical it is to have a clear view of the welding arc and surrounding area.

The challenge to achieving adequate viewing of the entire weld area, including the arc, is the very large dynamic range between the lightest and darkest regions in the welding area. The extreme contrast ratio is such that there were no video cameras capable of delivering usable images within this range.

AMI has reduced the contrast ratio by four orders of magnitude using a patented

camera and lens system to bring the complete image within camera range. This system reduces the lens brightness by 75-95 per cent while permitting visible light from the surrounding region

to pass the camera with very little differential attenuation. Currently, remote viewing systems on the narrow groove and RT-NGT torches feature very small digital cameras mounted on the weld head coupled to monitors located at a convenient distance. When two cameras are used, both the leading

and trailing edges of the weld pool can be viewed, permitting the welding operator to accurately monitor the weld in progress. The vision system has no moving parts, which eliminates maintenance problems, and the camera is water cooled which is essential when used in preheat temperatures of 120° F or more.

HEAVY-DUTY WELD HEADS B&W worked with AMI to develop

a new heavy-duty weld head, the Model 52, to support the weight of the accessories, motors, cameras, etc., used with the RT-NGT torch. The head provides more responsive and reliable voltage control which is critical with the narrow groove process. On larger diameter weld joints, multiple weld heads equipped with narrow gap torches can often be positioned and run on the same track to increase productivity and there is some evidence that the use of this technique results in less distortion.

FUTURE OF NARROW GAP TECHNOLOGY Among the next generation of power plants will be a scalable, modular, passively safe, self-contained advanced light water reactor (ALWR) system in which the nuclear core and steam generators are contained within a single vessel. B&W is currently designing the mPower small modular reactor (SMR). The mPower small modular reactor can be built in the factory and shipped to a customer’s site, thus greatly reducing field erection time. The modules will be installed underground to assure safety. Single

modules that generate 125 MWe can be paired as multiple units to meet customer demand.

The next generation power plants will use all high strength low alloy steel and with this material, heat input is a concern. Since a high quality deposit

with excellent strength and toughness is required for nuclear welds, one of the processes being considered for the mPower small modular reactor is RT-NGT as well as conventional narrow groove GTAW. The reduced cost of welding made possible with NGT will reduce the cost of the mPower reactor manufacturing.

Courtesy: Arc Machines, Inc., Babcock &

Wilcox and Arc Applications

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UNION BUDGET 2012-13

ost of India’s Budget targets remain far from completion in the first nine months of FY12. But, in one category,

the government is all set to break the barrier. The government has already run up a fiscal deficit of 92.3 per cent of its Budget estimates in nine months of FY12. Recent data shows that the fiscal deficit during the nine-month period was `3.8 trillion. This is over 90 per cent of the `4.1-trillion target. In comparison, the deficit was 44.9 per cent of the budgeted target at the same time last year. Plus last year, the Centre saw a huge windfall profit on the 3G spectrum sales. This year, however, the prospects look weak.

The government has managed to rake in `5.2 trillion in revenues in 9mFY12, or only 61 per cent of the year’s target. Now, with only three months remaining, the revenue target

of `8.4 trillion is unlikely to be met. Net tax collections stood at `4.2 trillion or 63.3 per cent of the budgeted target, while the total expenditure was at `9 trillion during the April-December period. The Ministry of Finance plans to focus on ‘fiscal consolidation’ in its upcoming Budget. This term describes the creation of strategies aimed at minimising deficits while not adding more debt. According to RBI, strong signs of these measures are critical for the central bank to cut rates without aggravating inflation. If the government does not pay heed to this, RBI will have no choice but to keep rates at elevated levels. The latest Union Budget needs to address this and implement sustainable changes; else growth objectives or inflation targets will have no meaning. And we may have to continue to deal with high interest rates and rising EMIs for a long time.

CORPORATE INDIA’S EXPECTATIONSWith high interest costs and inflation pressuring India Inc., corporate leaders have their hopes pinned on the government to bring out a balanced Budget. “I hope the Budget will balance the needs of the industry, the government and the people of India,” said Malvinder Singh, Owner, Fortis Healthcare. For the healthcare industry, in particular, Singh believes that there is a huge opportunity for growth. “People in India need a lot more from healthcare; there is a demand-supply gap, so the industry needs to focus on creating more capacity,” he explained.

S Gopalakrishnan, Co-founder and Executive Co-chairman, Infosys, seeks policy stability for the IT industry. “Policy stability and consistent implementation of the policy is what the IT industry needs,” he said, adding that the biggest request from IT is to “reduce the challenge the industry faces

Come March 16, all eyes and ears will be keenly awaiting the proceeding of Union Budget 2012-13. Until then, speculations are rife as to what’s going to be the government’s stance in bringing back the growth on track – whether

it is going to be an emphasis on fi scal consolidation or bringing back investors’ confi dence, only time will tell…

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in terms of implementation”.Raj Jain, MD, Walmart India,

expects the Finance Minister to release a timeline for the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST). “Our biggest Budget expectation is a real timetable on GST because I think that reform is going to change the way business is done in India, not only for retail, but also for a lot of sectors,” he elaborated. Other than that, Jain is batting for the entry of foreign investments into the insurance and retail sectors in India.

According to Mukund Seshadri, Partner, MSVentures Financial Planners, an easing in direct taxation slabs will amount to surplus in the hands of professionals and businessmen. This can encourage and lead to further investments in their business and could generate more employment and thus ensure the betterment of society. However, the effect could be negated by an increase in indirect taxes, like service tax, excise duty and sales tax.” He adds that the Union Budget is not in our hands, but what is in our hands is the way in which we deal with it. So, the first thing which a household needs to do is to have its own budget in place. The problem is not about the fixed and definite expenses, but the variable which makes all the difference. Just like the Union Budget allocates money for projects, we need to be sure about what our milestones and goals will be for which we need to allocate the required funds. It should keep an emergency provision, which could be needed as things could become dearer and necessary. Finally, it is important to review whether our proposed plans are meeting our targets. If not, then we better review it.

Urging India to move ahead with economic reforms to benefit from the changing global dynamics, top banker, Uday Kotak, has said that it is time for the country to go in for a tighter fiscal policy and ease its monetary policy stance. “But, in India, we had a tighter monetary policy and an easier fiscal

policy. It is time for us to change that equation,” he added. Speaking on the sidelines of the just-concluded World Economic Forum summit, he also asserted that the Indian financial sector was in a much better state than what was perceived, but the country must move forward with reforms. Kotak would like to see the Budget manage the fiscal deficit and would want the monetary policy to get more relaxed and the fiscal policy to get tightened.

YM Deosthalee, Chairman & MD, L&T Finance Holdings, feels that in terms of government expenditure, there are the two areas in which there is scope for reducing government expenditure. “One of the largest items is subsidies and there is a need to look at some of the subsidies. I do believe that in the Budget there will be some moves in that direction. One has to also consider the elections, which are around the corner. The political fallout of announcements also has to be kept in mind, but considering the delicate fiscal situation, it may be useful. I do believe that the Ministry of Finance will look at some of the steps towards curtailing expenditure, particularly in the area of subsidies.”

There is also a case for consolidating on the tax front and some indirect taxes & levies may be introduced in the Budget. There is a possibility of mopping up higher taxes through service tax and income tax. So, if something about increasing revenues of the government and subsidies in this Budget is announced, then the Budget will definitely give good signals to the entire world. It will also strengthen RBI in terms of its policy stance.

WHAT POLICY MATTER EXPERTS FEEL?C Rangarajan, Chairman, PMEAC, suggested, “We should raise the excise rates to the level at which they were prior to the crisis. But during the year, I do not know whether it is possible or wise, because normally, we do not raise excise duty within the year... Going ahead, next year (Budget), it is

something that one can do.” He also said that if food inflation persists for a long time, it gets generalised and spreads to other sectors. Rangarajan added that in the light of the global economic uncertainties, the government must strive towards keeping India’s current account deficit (CAD) at 2.5 per cent over the next five years. He, however, cautioned that “if we try to push the economy to grow beyond nine per cent, it will impact the balance of payments (BOP) and create inflationary pressure”.

Rajiv Kumar, Secretary General, FICCI, thinks that the overall theme would be fiscal consolidation. “The Finance Minister himself in a sense indicated that he is aware of the rise in fiscal deficit and the impact that it is having, both on managing inflation and on investors’ expectations. So, I think the theme would be one, fiscal consolidation and two, to restore investors’ confidence in India and India growth story. Several economists brought this to the fore that the investment cycle is down, while consumption has remained up. It cannot continue to remain up unless there is a greater investment, and complete unanimity on this. I think this point is well accepted by the ministry officials that this budget will have to focus on restoring the investors’ confidence and bring back the India growth story on track,” he commented.

Budget is a time when people hope for favourable changes. No one knows the Budget’s outcome. More so, when the government is fiscally challenged and has more than enough trouble balancing the Budgets, with tax collection numbers not measuring up to expectations. In this backdrop, it is difficult to expect concessions. However, the Finance Minister would want to drop some loose change in people’s hats, to make the task of paying onerous taxes (and getting nothing in return), a bit more bearable.

Source: www.moneycontrol.com


VISION & MISSION

In the PLANNING COMMISSION, we are trying to identify LONG-TERM CONSTRAINTS

HOW MUCH ELBOW ROOM THE GOVERNMENT HAS TO SHOW SOME SIGNS OF FISCAL DISCIPLINE? This is a signal you should wait for the Budget to give because normally we do not speculate on the Budget. But the Finance Minister, on several occasions, has said that he does intend to get back onto the fiscal consolidation path.

I would only emphasise that right now what most people around the world are interested in knowing is what our medium-term fiscal trajectory is. I do not think anyone expects to see massive contraction on these steps, but people do recognise that fiscal deficits all over the world have expanded a little too much and they want to be reassured that the corrective process is underway. I hope that the Budget will give that signal. Over the longer period, I think the Budget will outline and provide answers to the broad directions that we are going to take.

GROWTH IMPERATIVEThere are lots of questions aboutwhat growth is likely to be in Indiain the next year. I have earlier said that we will probably end this year somewhere around seven per cent; and if you look at it purely from a domestic point of view, I think there are circumstances to try and accelerate that. I had suggested that we should have a target of around eight per cent for the next fiscal year. Of course, this has to be moderated by the fact that global economic projections do not look particularly optimistic right now. So, the question is: ‘Can India accelerate its growth rate above seven per cent this year in a global environment where global growth may be somewhat slower?’ Personally, I think it can because there will be some negative effects from the global side. But we can get rid of a lot of domestic supply constraints, which are a major source of slower growth in India. I think that the government has identified a number of steps, particularly in coal, power and energy related sectors, wherein we can get rid of impediments in the implementation of ongoing projects.

YOUR KEY RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE SUBSIDY FRONTIn the Planning Commission, we are trying to identify long-term constraints. Issues pertaining to timing are very difficult to determine, least of all when you are in the middle of an election in very important parts of the country. So, in fact, we are not engaged in determining issues on timing. The most urgent thing in my view is to make sure that impediments to project implementation are actually taken care of. I believe quite an extensive exercise is now underway to identify these impediments and deal with the different ministries in a manner where problems can be resolved quickly. So, I would say that in the next three months, that’s the single most important thing to focus on.

INFLATION: THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE?I am not aware of anyone, anywhere in the world who believes that subsidies are a way of controlling inflation. Subsidies are a way of controlling a particular price. So, I do not buy the proposition that doing something on subsidies will have a harmful effect on inflation. What will happen if you do something on subsidies is that one price might go up, but to the extent of which the subsidy reduces the fiscal deficit there will be less pressure in the system on prices in general. So, if you are going to look at inflation, you should completely ignore the impact of subsidies, except may be for a one or two week period.

As far as inflation as a whole is concerned, what you are seeing in food inflation is a very low level. You should not think that food inflation is going to remain negative. In a well functioning system, if you are targeting 5-6 per cent inflation for the country

“The most urgent thing is to make sure that impediments to project implementation are actually taken care of. I believe quite an extensive exercise is now underway to identify these impediments and deal with the different ministries in a manner where problems can be resolved quickly,” says Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission. Speaking exclusively to CNBC-TV18’s Udayan Mukherjee and Mitali Mukherjee, he says that the government will signal fi scal consolidation in the Budget, but it will not take massive contractionary steps. Excerpts…

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as a whole, then on balance, most prices should move in the 5-6 per cent range. So, what that really means is that over time, food inflation will pickup, but you expect other non-food inflation to actually come down.

When we say that we will probably end the year with inflation at seven per cent, some people are now even more optimistic. Basically, what we are saying is that we have definitely got out of the double-digit inflation phenomenon. We are also getting out of what people would call the very uncomfortably high single-digit range, which is above eight per cent, and we are getting into a more comfortable range. Time will tell, but, so far, if you have to make a summary statement, the most important thing is the news on inflation has turned significantly positive.

YOUR TAKE ON THE DISINVESTMENT PROCESS...I do not think there is any change in the government’s plans that we can realise the value of these assets over time. If the government decides not to disinvest in the certain period because it feels the stock prices are unduly low, that is not only understandable, but it is actually quite a sensible decision. If, for example, a certain amount of resources get shifted from one year to the next, I do not think that the impact of that on the fiscal deficit should be a matter of great concern. I think we will continue with the disinvestment and the timing of the disinvestment will be decided by market conditions. This means that whenever we put a number for disinvestment, it assumes normal market conditions. If market conditions are not normal, it is sensible for the government to hold back.

RBI THINKS THAT IT WOULD BE DIFFICULT FOR THEM TO MOVE IN TERMS OF AGGRESSIVE RATE CUTS IF IT IS NOT BACKED UP BY ANY FISCAL POLICY ACTION. YOUR VIEWS...I do not want to enter into an argument with RBI. The job of reserve banks around the world is to be striking notes of caution. So, what RBI has done in the last policy is giving a clear signal that the period of monetary tightening is over and that is a genuine reflection on their part that the warning signals on inflation are certainly no longer red; they may even be changing from amber to green. But obviously, RBI wants to hold back until it is absolutely sure.

As far as fiscal deficit is concerned, if the fiscal situation is not supportive, there is absolutely no doubt in anyone’s view that you cannot expect to get soft interest rates purely through the monetary policy. So, that is not new and what the governor is saying is that he hopes that the Budget will signal a process of fiscal consolidation and that will certainly give him more room to act. No doubt that the room that the RBI has on interest rates is very powerfully affected by what the fiscal stance is and we will only know that when the Budget is presented.

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HAPPINESS AT WORKPLACE

ou cannot change your family, your work or the events in your life. You cannot even change yourself too much. But

you can learn to breathe correctly.” This is what the Guru, Sadhu Mama says to the stressed out executive Arvind, who headed for a retreat to the Vindhyas to go through a 7-point programme, called ‘The Happiness Quotient’. We, too, can train our minds to be happy; it is an achievable goal.

Happiness is an internal emotion, which can be experienced if one cleared up emotions like anger, hatred, fear, greed and jealousy. Shekhar Arora, Executive Director – HR, Ashok Leyland, recalls how, as a young officer, he was pulled up by his boss for smiling in the corridor. He then shared how the initiative of sharing compliments and affirmations on the website through the ‘You made my day!” web page ushered in a wave of happiness. “The page had 11,000 hits!” he said, “We need to bring back fun in the workplace,” he added.

Affirming the importance of happiness, V Balaraman, Director, Mahindra World City Developers & India Nippon Electricals, said, “Being happy needs awareness (that you need to be happy); and conscious training of

oneself. While you cannot determine the events that happen around you, you can certainly decide your reaction/response to them.” The following are the radiant actions that form the base for a happiness blueprint that everyone can have:

PHYSICAL WELLNESS ‘Physical fitness is of utmost importance as it is the starting point for wellness of the mind and spirit. Take care of yourself as no one else can do it for

you’. Positive health implies perfect functioning of body and mind in a given society. Corporates can practice yoga, set up a gym and leave time for sports and recreation. Canteens can provide a choice of healthy food and drink.

EMOTIONAL WELLNESS Around every person there is a field of emotional energy. A positive field is created by positive emotions and a negative field draws sustenance from negative emotions. Energy causes all beings to act in this world. The higher the level of energy; the greater the accomplishments. All beings have within them the all-pervading life force, the same one that creates and sustains life in the universe. It is the universal or cosmic energy that binds and connects all creatures in a single, networked web. That is why it is difficult to be completely happy while hurting others. It is necessary at all times to make sure that the negative field is not created.

PERSONAL WELLNESS Any of the big five emotions – lust, anger, arrogance, greed and jealousy can stress the body. Stress is destructive. Stress is ageing. Stress is a killer. Let us consider the most common emotion of this century — anger. What happens

In order to boost the productivity levels of an employee, it is important to ensure that the employee is happy. Happiness is infectious and can spread around like an epidemic. It is an internal emotion, which can be achieved if factors like physical, personal & emotional wellness, family & social bonding and dharmic living, are nurtured.

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According to Chris Humphries, Director General of City and Guilds,

nowadays, job satisfaction and happiness is about fulfi lling your potential, tapping into your own

creativity and feeling that you can make a difference.

when you are angry?Thirty-six chemicals pour into

the blood—lethal chemicals like adrenaline and histamine. Blood rushes through the heart, blood pressure and pulse rates shoot up. The rate of breathing increases. The body gets ready to fight or flee. Digestion is switched off. All parts of the brain, except the primitive ‘lizard brain’, are switched off. Happiness switches on the chemicals of life and joy: endorphins and serotonins.

FAMILY BONDINGA family is a shock absorber. According to American writer and futurist Alvin Toffler, “Family is the giant shock absorber of society to which bruised and battered individuals return after battling with the world.”

The family provides the love and nurturing required for the survival of children. As we grow older, we crave nurturing, but are not adept at asking for it. We long for affirmation from the ‘significant other’ in our lives. Affirmation is when important people in our life appreciate us and express it verbally, tonally, non-verbally. The opposite of an affirmation is a discount. You need at least 10 affirmations for every discount for the maintenance of a healthy relationship. A home filled with discounts becomes a torture chamber instead of a sanctuary.

NURTURING THE WORKPLACEPeople can be very happy if they love their work. A hospital in Madurai created a group called the Madurai Veerans, which was a powerful band of corporate commandos. They were intensely, joyfully, happy. They were bonded into teams to pursue strategic goals. They chose problems and developed innovative solutions to solve them. Implementation was a result of deep engagement and commitment. A recent happiness survey shows that hairdressers have the highest levels of happiness at work! The reason:

they are directly in touch with their customers.

According to Chris Humphries, Director General of City and Guilds, nowadays, job satisfaction and happiness is about fulfilling your potential, tapping into your own creativity and feeling that you can make a difference. Many are exchanging their desk-bound jobs for vocations that enable them to be hands-on, use their brains and be in charge of their own destiny.

SOCIAL BONDING ‘No man is an island, but a part of the main,’ wrote the pensive poet John Donne. Man is a social animal and needs to live in harmony with

fellow human beings. Interpersonal intelligence is the ability to understand other people, to communicate effectively with them, to identify what motivates them and to work cooperatively with them. Intrapersonal intelligence is the inward ability to understand and form an accurate model of one’s self and to

operate that model effectively to live life. Some people have the ability to empathise with others. They can recognise and, to some extent, share feelings that are being experienced by another. This skill involves being

able to pick up the subtle verbal, tonal and non-verbal signals that people give. Charismatic leaders are well-versed in this skill, they use it to break barriers

between people and reach out to them. An orator well-versed in

people skills can make thousands of people respond as one.

DHARMIC LIVING ‘You can fool everybody, but you cannot fool yourself. Not even for a single minute. Doing your dharma as you understand it, alone can make you happy. If you feel that what you are doing is adharma, you can never be happy. Dharma is the law of right living. Unless you live by your own internal standards, you can never be happy. When you bend the rules, you reduce your chances for true, pure happiness. ‘Flexibility is bending rules without breaking them,’ proclaims a smart hoarding, showing a gymnast’s impossible stretch. It all depends on what your internal monitor will allow.

SPREAD HAPPINESS Anti-happiness traps, too, find a special place. They require special identification as they can be very misleading, like a comfortable golden cage full of fruit, must seem to a free-flying parrot. Whatever the external circumstances may be, the individual is responsible for his inner state. Events are not under our control, but our perceptions and reactions to them are. Life’s greatest prize is happiness. So achieve it, share it and spread it.

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he green manufacturing concept is increasingly ga in ing suppor t from various sectors. Integrating ‘green’ into

their corporate social responsibility, companies are undertaking a lot of initiatives by way of all possible set ups and best practices to inculcate the green manufacturing way into their manufacturing processes. Some of these include:

1 SWITCHING TO OTHER SOURCES OF ENERGY

This is the very first step a manufacturing plant that seeks to go green can opt for. Irrespective of the kind of business, opting for alternative sources of energy like solar, hydro and thermal power and, even biofuels, can help companies heavily cut down on carbon emissions. Solar power uses panels, which absorb energy from sunlight and convert it into electricity. This is a very popular method for producing power. Hydro

power, on the other hand, uses water to create electricity. Water flow moves underwater turbines, which convert the motion into electricity. Thermal power, however, uses the heat produced in the earth’s crust to generate power. Biofuels can be in various forms, viz., solid, liquid and gaseous. These fuels are made from biological materials like vegetable oil and methane gas. Companies seeking to go green can opt for biofuels as burning these fuels to create energy emits a lower amount of chemicals into the environment.

2 ENERGY CONSERVATION

Light and motion sensors can be a very good option when it comes to energy conservation. A great way to reduce a building’s electricity usage and save money is to make sure lights are controlled by motion and light sensors, so they turn off automatically when not in use. Adding more natural daylight will further cut energy usage. In most factories, production equipment is

the greatest contributor to electricity costs. In this scenario, utilising high-efficient appliances and equipment can reduce energy usage. Also, installing compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) can help conserve energy as CFLs use about one-quarter of the energy and its lifetime is 10 times longer than regular incandescent bulbs. Additionally, conservation of water by regularly checking pipelines and other systems for leaks and carrying out repair works immediately also helps in conserving energy apart from providing regular maintenance to the factory’s plumbing system.

3 RECYCLING

Manufacturing companies should identify, recycle and reuse end products or waste materials. This will not only help attain a green manufacturing process, but will also save considerable amount of money. For a product to be considered green, it needs to have at

With the rise in concern for the environment, the concept of green manufacturing has gained a lot of attention from major players. The concept led by innovation has found rel-evance in all the sectors across the manufacturing industry. Manufacturing plants have come up with green products, processes, technology and also supply chains that are eco-friendly. But there are still many who want to join the green bandwagon, here’s presenting some handy tips to add a dash of green in their current set up...

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least some parts that can be recycled once it has gone through its lifecycle. Apart from this, manufacturers, in their bid to go green, are also making an effort to purchase raw materials from green suppliers.

4 ELIMINATING WASTE AND KEEPING INVENTORY LOW

Reducing waste will maximise product yield. This means less waste will go to landfills and more products will be made. Apart from that, it also saves the company money, as waste makes up at least four per cent of the business’ turnover. On the other hand, using natural or organic materials and machines that produce less waste will also help to a great extent.

A manufacturing facility should avoid over-ordering of supplies. In made-to-order environments, many companies tend to order more than necessary, resulting in stockpiles of materials or unnecessary waste.

5 TRAINING AND MEETINGS

It is important that the staff members/workers also understand the importance of going green. Training can help make sure your staff members know where the recycling bins are, what items can be recycled and what the overall green manufacturing plan is all about. In addition, forming a dedicated internal team of volunteers to provide a company-wide sustainability

plan will also help. Training and educating employees on water and electricity conservation is also a must. Offering staff incentives for conserving water & electricity and improving efficiency in the facility can also work wonders. Also, encourage them to frequently participate in suggestion schemes that would help save water and energy.

6 IMPLEMENTATION OF ECO-FRIENDLY PRACTICES

Environmental Management Systems (EMS) comprise of processes and practices, such as lean manufacturing and Six Sigma that reduce an organisation’s environmental impact and increase its operating efficiency. These processes should be reviewed regularly to ensure that the company continues to operate in a ‘green’ manner. These systems are designed to reduce waste, emissions and increase productivity. Six Sigma tools are used to improve the processes and products of a company. They are applicable across every discipline, including production, sales, marketing, design, administration and service. When applied properly, Six Sigma results in various benefits like reducing costs, apart from offering a better understanding of customer requirements, improving delivery and quality performance, developing robust products and processes & driving improvements with internal resources, among others.

On the other hand, lean manufacturing is an approach, which reduces waste and streamlines operations. It follows the principle of continually increasing the proportion of value-added activity of their business through ongoing waste elimination. In

short, it is about doing more with less – less time, inventory, space, labour and money.

7 REDUCE VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS

Manufacturers can reduce the amount of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) produced by diminishing or eliminating the use of hazardous chemicals in products. If possible, manufacturers should use raw & organic ingredients. Conventional paints emit VOCs, which can react with other pollutants and sunlight to form ground-level ozone. VOCs can be reduced by changing to water-borne, high solid, powder paints or by installing special equipment such as carbon filters.

8 PLANT MORE TREES

Lastly, the best and easiest option to go green is grow more plants. Growing a garden on the office roof is simple and has various benefits. It will insulate a building from heat loss in the winter and heat gain during summer. It will also help absorb pollution in urban areas. Green roofs can also reduce rainwater run-off by at least 50 per cent, which helps prevent flooding. Apart from this, planting more trees within the facility cuts down on the carbon dioxide emitted during the production process.

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NEW LAUNCHES

BARCODE READER

The DataMan 500 barcode reader reads barcodes on product

packaging to ensure that right items are shipped to the

right destination, and to collect data for instant inventory

management. It reads barcodes both more accurately and more

quickly than traditional laser-based barcode readers, even when the

codes are highly degraded due to poor printing or handling. Th e

DataMan 500 is an advanced barcode reader that combines the high

performance of image-based readers with the ease-of-use and low

cost of laser scanners.

Cognex Singapore Inc

Singapore - Singapore

Tel: +65-6325-5947


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CI CASTING

All types of rough, semi-fi nished or fi nished high quality cast

iron (CI) castings are manufactured. CI casting in weight

from 500 gm to 1000 kg in single-piece as per drawing,

specifi cation, material detail, quantity detail and sample provided by

customer are taken up. Th e CI castings have applications in

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agricultural & farm equipment, diesel oil

engines, all kinds of machinery, cement

plant equipment, compressors, defence

equipment, electric motors, general

engineering, lift & elevator, nuclear power

plants, marine ship building, pumps &

valves, thermal power plant, oceanography equipment, oil refi nery,

mining & boring equipment, power generator, etc.

Maruti Casting

Rajkot - Gujarat

Tel: +0281-295249

Mob: 09979993093


LED DOWN LIGHTS

The 6-inch triac-dimmable

LED (GL-DL06D) down

light has been added to the

Capella series. Th e Capella series

is a high-quality, energy conscience

solution for indoor commercial and residential down lights. With

the introduction of the GL-DL06D, the down lights can be used in

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triac dimmable light applications. Th e GL-DL06D off ers two

optional models: a low voltage model and a high voltage model

respectively supporting 90-132 V and 180-264 V. It is also

compatible with a multitude of triac dimmers commonly available

in the market. Th is Capella Series 6-inch LED dimmable down

light consumes only 12 W.

GlacialTech Inc

Taipei City - Taiwan

Tel: +886-2-22441227


Website: www.glaciallight.com

I/O JUNCTION BOX

The I/O junction box has working band of frequency at 2.4

GHz. Th is unit accepts 24 V DC as supply voltage and

work in mesh topology or point-to-point topology. Th e

junction box accepts M12 socket connection of sensor/input device/

output device. It has a one power ON as well as 8 NO + 8 NC

input/output ON indication.

Katlax Enterprises Pvt Ltd

Gandhinagar - Gujarat

Tel: 02764-286784


Website: www.katlax.com

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PHASE MONITORING DEVICE

The phase monitoring device (model

PMD-01) monitors phase sequence,

phase failure, phase unbalance and

undervoltage in 3-phase, 3-wire system and trips

under such conditions. Mode of operation is auto/

manual. LED indication is provided for power

ON, relay ON and fault status. Other features are DIN rail/screw

mounting, changeover relay for control action, terminal contacts

and front panel switch available for restart.

Electronic Automation Pvt Ltd

Bangalore - Karnataka

Tel: 080-28567561


Website: www.eapindia.com

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SWITCH DISCONNECTOR FUSES

These switch disconnector

fuses are designed for

industrial applications and

conforms to IEC-60947-3/ IS-13947-

3. Th e ratings include 32A, 63A,

100A, 125A, 160A, 200A (AC 23A). Th ese are available in version

in TP/ TPN version and have fuses of DIN/BS. Th e switch

disconnector fuses are equipped with quad break contact system for

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longer life, visible contact indication with defeat facility and

padlocking.

BCH Electric Ltd

New Delhi

Tel: 011-23316029


Website: www.bchindia.com

COLOUR SCANNER

This next generation professional high-

tech colour scanner is available in

diff erent widths 44”, 55” and 60” with

many optional facilities and optional accessories.

Th e scanner from the ROWE Scan 600 series sets

new standards providing a superior quality and

user-friendliness. An optical resolution of 2400 x 1200 dpi (max up to

9600 dpi) and scan width up to 60” combined with high-speed and

productivity is available. Th e ROWE Scan 600 is Energy Star

compliant and easy to use.

Mehta Cad Cam Systems Pvt Ltd

Ahmedabad - Gujarat

Tel: +91-079-26840551, Mob: 09227985780


Website: www.mehtareprosystems.com

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DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE TRANSMITTER

This diff erential pressure transmitter is

developed specifi cally for monitoring

low diff erential pressures in the 10 Pa

to 10 hPa range. It is available with an

optional internal or external, humidity and

temperature probe, so that pressure, humidity

and temperature can be monitored with one instrument. Th e

transmitter features a surface fl ush installation therefore it can be

easily installed in any cleanroom wall. It is compatible with P2A

software, which allows for parametrisation of the unit and scale,

sensor adjustment, analogue output adjustment, etc.

Testo India Pvt Ltd

Pune - Maharashtra

Tel: 020-65600203, Mob: 09375346186


Website: www.testo-india.com

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ELECTROMAGNETIC FLOW METERS

Model SROAT–1000

electromagnetic fl ow meter

virtually approaches the

ideal fl ow meter, which is suitable for

wide range of measurements even with

very low conductivities. Th e fl ow meter

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HOUR METER

The model HM-600 hour meter is

equipped with 5-digit LCD

display. Th is is battery-operated

and has reset terminals available at the

rear for resetting. Other features include

start signal continuous, 12 V AC/DC to

240 V AC/220 V DC, and resolution of 1

hr (1 sec, if min:sec button on the front panel is pressed). Th e hour

meter comes in dimensions of 72 mm (W) x 72 mm (H) x 84 mm

(D).

Electronic Automation Pvt Ltd


Tel: +91-080-28567561


Website: www.eapindia.com

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off ers no resistance to fl ow hence the pressure drop is almost

negligible. Principle of operation is based on Faraday’s law of

electromagnetic induction.

MTS Engineers Pvt.Ltd

Ahmedabad - Gujarat

Tel: +91-79-26400063, Mob: 9879495924



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EARTH LEAKAGE RELAY

Static Earth Leakage

Relay (ELR) with

Core Balance Current

Transformer ( CBCT /

ZCT) are used to detect the leakage current in an electrical power

system. Th is transmits a signal to activate the trip coil of the

MCCB/ACB/OCB contactor in the event of earth leakage,

resulting in automatic isolation of the electrical power system. ELR

and core balance current transformer (CBCT / ZCT) have been

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PLANNING MACHINE

The bolt threading machine

(model B-25) is a robust and

sturdy machine used to cut

threads on bolts. Th e versatile and

durable machine is used to perform

hassle-free operation. Th e high quality

machine is particularly designed for

rapid output. It is a stable and vibration free machine.

Bhavya Machine Tools

Ahmedabad - Gujarat

Tel: 079-40087900


Website: www.bhavyamachinetools.com

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CABLE GLANDS

These cable glands SKINTOP

ST-M have increased oil

resistant for maximum

reliability, permanent vibration

protection, variable clamping ranges

and optimal strain relief. Th ese are equipped with various

accessories (e. g. multiple sealing inserts) and the metric connection

thread is according to EN 50262. Th ese are used everywhere where

in the cables have be safely inserted into housings.

Lapp India Pvt Ltd


Tel: 80-30560000


Website: www.lappindia.com

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widely used and accepted because these have fi eld adaptability and

are economic.

Prok Devices Pvt Ltd


Tel: 80-26760718

Mob: 09845033226


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ADHESIVES AND SEALANTS

A vast range of adhesives and sealants

that join and bind various material and

products are off ered. Th ese are used in

diverse industries owing to their high

eff ectiveness and binding properties. Th e range

includes bearing retainers, wicking tapes, fl ange

sealants, hydraulic sealants, pipe sealants, unigrip, cyanonabond,

epoxy sealants, polysulphide sealants, polyurethane sealants, etc.

J K Epoxies & Maintainence Technologies Pvt Ltd

Bengaluru - Karnataka

Tel: 080-23102825, Mob: 9448550437


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SPRAYERS/LAWN MOWERS AND ROLLERS

A wide range of hand and battery

sprayers to ensure optimum

performance of the products

are off ered. Th ese sprayers are used for

plant leaf polishing, spraying of

pesticides on crops, liquid fertilising,

etc. Th e hand and battery sprayers are easy-to-operate and require

less maintenance. Lawn mowers and rollers are also off ered that are

easy-to-use and require less maintenance. Th e range of mowers is

widely used to trim grass and maintain the leveling of lawn. Th ese

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lawn mowers and rollers are highly durable and available in diff erent

specifi cations to suit various requirements of clients.

Aayesha Agro Traders

Pune - Maharashtra

Mob: 09921760257


UPS SYSTEMS

Krykard E-Green UPS

systems are available in 3,

5, 6, 7.5 and 10 kVA

ratings for aingle-phase I/O

models. External batteries supplied

along with the UPS systems

support loads for back-up times

ranging from 15 min to 4 hr depending on the confi guration of

batteries. Salient features include: effi cient & pay for itself, no

electrical pollution, total protection & reliability, online diagnostics,

contemporary design, etc.

Alacrity Electronics Ltd

Chennai - Tamil Nadu

Tel: 044-39122146, Mob: 09380113296


Website: htwww.alacrityelectronics.co.in

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SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

These systems are used in all fi eld

crops, like wheat, gram, pulses as

well as vegetables, cotton,

soyabean, tea, coff ee, and other fodder

crops. Th e sprinkler systems are also suitable for residential, industrial,

hotel, resorts, public & government enterprises, golf links, racecourses,

etc. Th ese are manufactured in high quality raw materials and state-

of-the-art machines, which gives resistance to harsh natural climate.

Spoorthy Irrigation Equipments


Tel: 080-28367625


Website: www.spoorthyirrigation.com

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ROTARY AIR FILTER

A fully automatic rotary fi lter is

preferred wherever a fi ne

fi ltration of the micronic dust

particles and recirculation of the

department air coming out of an

exhaust plant is required. It works at

very low fi ltration velocity. A special fi lter cloth is used to achieve a

fi ne fi ltration. With automatic waste cleaning nozzle arrangement

over the fi lter cloth with a dust collector, it is possible to achieve a

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DUST EXTRACTION SYSTEMS

These systems are used wherever huge quantity

of dust is generated. Th e systems can be

installed for dust recovery purpose, whereas

for dust removal they are appropriate systems. Th ese

are available in portable type and larger unit. Th e

systems can also be designed depending on the

quantum of the dust to be arrested or collected.

Various types of fi lters are provided in the dust extraction systems

range. Filtration rating is up to 1 micron. Maximum temperature is

250°C. Th e external body of all the equipment can be of CRCA

sheet with epoxy fi nish, stainless steel & FRP coated.

Madras Air Filters Pvt Ltd


Tel: 044-22446684, Mob: 09884190512

Email: [email protected], Website: www.indiamart.com/madrasairfilters

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steady exhaust rate from the department without fl uctuation in RH,

development of hot spots and infi ltration of air from one department

to another department.

Excel Airtechnics (P) Ltd


Tel: +91-044-23640757

Email: [email protected], Website: www.excelair.co.in


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AXIAL FLOW FAN

This is a cost-eff ective axial fl ow fan

which is used to remove dust

particles and fumes from

workplaces. Th e fan is designed with cast

alloy aluminum that have fi xed or variable

pitch angle and aerodynamic blades for

direct/V-belt driven arrangements. Salient

features include: robust in construction,

corrosion resistance, precisely engineered, etc. Technical

specifi cations are rotor diameter of 300 mm to 1600 mm,

performance 500 m³/h to 200,000 m³/h and up to 100 mm WG

static pressure, etc.

Green Planet Engineers

Faridabad - Haryana

Tel: 0129-2510647, Mob: 09811125007


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LONG BRANCH CUTTER

Standing at ground level, a 20-feet high branch

can be cut comfortably with the long cutter.

Cutting is done on pull-stroke and not on push-

stroke. It gives very fast and technically correct cut. It

cuts wood in a slant with a unique pull action. Th us

retaining the natural growth option is open, with two-

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GREEN EQUIPMENT

ANTI-DRIP GREEN HOUSE FILMS

A wide range of anti-drip

green house fi lms that are

off ered is ideal for use in all

kinds of greenhouses. Th e fi lms are

perfect for conditions, such as

condensation, which occurs when

there is a diff erence in temperatures

on the inside and outside of a

greenhouse. Droplets that form due

to the process of condensation can harm the plants. Th e

range of anti-drip green house fi lms is provided with special

additives, which aids the alteration of surface tension. Th is

leads to the formation of a very thin layer of water, which

eventually runs down along the slope that has been created over

the gutters.

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point blade lock, replaceable pruning blade, fi breglass telescopic

pole, 2-stage, 3-stage spare blade for long cutter.

Sharpex Engineering Works

Ahmedabad - Gujarat

Tel: +91-079-22870075

Mob: 09824040030


Website: www.sharpex.com


GREEN EQUIPMENT

PVC FLEXIBLE PIPES AND TUBES

Vipul fl ex PVC fl exible

pipes and PVC tubes are

non-reinforced general-

purpose tubes that come as

transparent, coloured or plain

opaque, according to the

specifi cations. Th ese are available

in various sizes as well as

thickness. Th e PVC tubes are

supplied in food-grade non-toxic

form (on request). Applications include: used in gardening, general

water transportation & water connections; used for domestic

pesticide & water spraying; used as levelling tubes in construction;

also in automobiles and laboratories.

Raghushree PlastProducts Pvt Ltd

Kanpur - Uttar Pradesh

Tel: 0512-2780851

Mob: 09839193366


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Flora Agro

Pune - Maharashtra

Mob: 09423010055



GREEN EQUIPMENT

FUEL SAVERS

The fuel saver is a unique revolutionary invention and

permanent green-free energy solution for various

applications ensuring total combustion in engines.

Installation involves simply clamping on externally to a fuel pipeline

in just a few minutes. Magnetising the fuel also polarises the

mixture by replacing the naturally chaotic gas mixture with an

evenly charged uniformly aligned fuel resulting in a total burn.

Advantages are fuel savings up to 15 per cent, reduction of

emissions up to 83 per cent, dissolves carbon, varnish & gum in

engines, burners, boiler stacks, etc.

Sweetech Engineers

Secunderabad - Andhra Pradesh

Tel: 040-27843367

Email: [email protected], Website: www.sweetech.com

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ID AND FD FANS

The ID and FD fans are manufactured

in conformation with international

quality standards. Th ese fans are

accessible in three conventional types, and

provide 500-1, 50,000 cum/hr air delivery. Th e

fans in 23 sizes are manufactured for usage in

heavy-duty construction. Th e range of fans can be entirely backward

curved and backward curved with self-cleaning and straight blades.

A C Humidif ication Engineers Pvt Ltd

New Delhi

Tel: 011-22428282, Mob: 09811058947


Website: www.humidin.com

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POLY HOUSE & GREEN HOUSE STRUCTURES

These have centrally

ventilated (top ridge)

structure useful for

rose, gerbera, carnation

production; poly house with

fan & pad system for tissue

culture; totally modular design to suit agro climate condition;

tunnel with optimal ventilation; and insect-proof shade house to

cultivate vegetables & nursery. Technical specifi cations are

galvanised structure, area according to requirement, center height

6.5 metre, columns 76 mm OD x 2 mm thick galvanised pipe,

trusses bottoms 60 mm OD x 2 mm thick GI pipe, purlins 32 mm

OD x 2 mm thick pipe, etc.

Samartha Greentech

Pune - Maharashtra

Tel: 020-25389898, Mob: 09822001692


Website: www.samarthagreentech.com

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GREEN HOUSE FANS

These fans are used to cool the air

by using the heat present in the

air and evaporate the water from

an adjacent surface of the pad. In order to

obtain better results, the relative distance

between cooling pad and fans of the green

house should be not more than 50 metres. Salient features include:

corrosion-resistant, optimum performance, high tensile strength,

dimensionally accurate, etc.

Venkateshwara Agrotech Industries

Pune - Maharashtra

Tel: 020-27270571, Mob: 09421012843


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FUME HOODS

These fume hoods are made of stainless steel

SS-304 grade from outside and SS-316 grade

from inside, which is acid-resistant. Th e work

surface is fi tted with small wash basin with good

quality tap. A gas cock is also fi tted for gas supply.

Sliding slash made of toughened glass moves

vertically up and down with concealed counter

balanced weight. Chamber is fi tted with 20 W fl uorescent light. Space

underneath the workstation is provided with storage compartment.

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Rescholar Equipment

Ambala Cantt - Haryana

Tel: 0171-2699883, Mob: 09812037983

Email: [email protected], Website: www.entoequipment.com

LAWN MOWERS

The lawn mowers, garden lawn

mowers, electric lawn mowers and

manual lawn mowers are ideal for

maintaining small lawns. Th ese lawn

mowers are made of aluminum die-casted

wheels, that deliver outstanding power

coupled with high performance gear

system; economy in working; a corrosion-resistant that never rusts; ball

bearing wheels for smooth maneuvering; and a catcher with metal lining

for added durability. Features include: aluminum pressure die-casted

wheels for long life; no power, no fuel, environmentally-friendly; no

noise, no pollution, healthy for everyone; small, light, convenient, easy-

to-use; cutting width 12”; height of grass range 15-40 mm; and comes

with 3 spiders & 6 blades.

Excel & Green Machines Pvt Ltd

Ghaziabad - Uttar Pradesh

Tel: 0120-4370467, Mob: 9717895770


Website: www.allgardenmachines.com

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POLLUTION CONTROL EQUIPMENT

CENTRIFUGAL FANS & BLOWERS

These centrifugal fans and blowers are

available in single inlet, single width

(SISW) confi guration. Th e fans and

blowers are made out of engineering plastics,

such as GRP/FRP/PVC/PP, and in metals,

such as MS/SS, etc, to suit the process. A

range of air handling wheels with suitable

casing is fabricated to suit the overall

extraction and scrubbing/fi ltering requirements. All wheels are

dynamically balanced to off er low noise and vibration.

Shivas Projects India Pvt Ltd

Ghaziabad - Uttar Pradesh

Tel: 0120-2867115, Mob: 09582949132


Website: www.shivasindia.com

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AIR HANDLING EQUIPMENT

The air-handling equipment is used

to combat confi ned dust, smoke,

fume, obnoxious gases and other

air-borne industrial pollutants.

Manufacturing range includes centrifugal

blowers, axial fl ow fans, cyclone dust

collectors, bag fi lters, scrubbers and air

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curtains. Th e air handling equipment is off ered in materials of

construction, like MS, SS, MS rubber lined, FRP, PVC, PP, etc.

Application are in foundries, steel plants, chemical plants,

fertilisers, textile, paper and pulp, power generation and other

related industries.

Shree Udyog

Mumbai - Maharashtra

Tel: 022-26780454, Mob: 09820086267


Website: www.shreeudyog.com

BAG HOUSE

The bag house has very high collection effi ciency for both

large and small particles. It is modular in design and

operates on a wide variety of dust types and wide range of

fl ow rates with reasonably low pressure drops. Th e bag fi lter is

provided with 14 compartments arranged in two rows separated by

inlet/outlet manifold and 14 compartments are cleaned one at a

time in sequence.

Sabash Engineering (Chennai) Pvt Ltd


Tel: 044-24732900


Website: www.sabashengineering.com

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INCINERATORS

A wide range of incinerators

that are effi cient and reliable

and used for protecting the

environment from hazardous waste are

off ered. Th ese incinerators are

designed and installed as per

customer’s requirement. Th e incinerators are also manufactured using

latest techniques and high quality materials, provided with high-tech

control panels, resulting in easy operation and minimum manpower

requirement, and auto burners to provide cyclone fl ame that turns in

maximum fuel effi ciency.

Global Incinerators

Ahmedabad - Gujarat

Tel: 079-26857299


Website: www.incineratorsystem.com

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VENTILATION SYSTEMS

These air handling and ventilation systems are intended to

provide dust-free pressurised atmosphere to working zone.

Th e systems are designed to control quality of impure air,

temperature and humidity. HEPA or panel air fi lters are used to

reduce particulate matter in inlet air. Series of plenums with HEPA

fi lters are best for pharmaceuticals and biotechnology industries.

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AXIAL FLOW FANS

Doctaire axial

fl ow fans are

specially

designed to meet the

general requirements of

industrial ventilation

and humidifi cation

where the amounts of air handled are usually large at relatively low

pressure. Th ese fans are made in various sizes operating at diff erent

speeds to cover a wide range of capacities from 7500-75000 cfm

air at pressure from 0.25-2.5” WG either for ventilation or exhaust

purpose. Th e blades are made of special aluminium alloy casting

having aerofoil section, running in a strong steel cylindrical casing

to provide maximum effi ciency and uniform airfl ow over the entire

blades space at minimum power consumption.

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Pressurised ventilation or evaporate cooling systems are used for

power plants, process industries, space centres, commercial complex,

hotels, auditoriums and cinema theatres.

R D Pollution Controls Pvt Ltd

Hyderabad - Andhra Pradesh

Tel: 040-23095976


Website: www.rdpollutioncontrols.com



C Doctor & Co Pvt Ltd

Ahmedabad - Gujarat

Tel: 079-2584 2087


Website: www.cdoctorindia.com

CENTRIFUGAL BLOWER

The single inlet centrifugal blower

normally uses forward curved

impellers made of galvanised

steel, which is press-fi tted on the rotor of

external rotor motor, making the units

compact. Single inlet signifi es that the

air is drawn from one side of the blower

only. Th e rotor with impeller is

dynamically balanced in two planes, for vibration-free running

during its entire life. Th e assembly of the motor and impeller is

essentially mounted in a technically designed housing for optimum

performance. Th e external rotor motor is cooled with the air stream

fl owing over it.

VBM Enterprises


Tel: 022-28521157, Mob: 09820027228


Website: www.vbmfans.com

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POWERED VENTILATOR

TurboVents

wind-operated

powered

ventilator is power-

driven with new

ventilation technology.

Th e new range of

powered ventilators is

designed for easy

installation on the roof

without loading the roof

structure and work

eff ectively with low

power consumption. Th e powered ventilator is aesthetically

designed and available in 3 diff erent models. Economy model

(KoolBoss) is a low cost aff ordable unit with critical parts of metal

including the motor and others of metal and the rest in FRP. Th e

second model is sturdier and very well designed. Th e 3rd model is

again available in stainless steel and GI make with diff erent

capacities.

Citadel Architectural Solutions Pvt Ltd


Tel: 022-66633961


Website: www.citadelarch.com

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AIR-POLLUTION CONTROL EQUIPMENT

The product range

includes industrial fans,

axial fl ow fans and

centrifugal fans. Axial fl ow fans

are available in tube axial type,

wall-mounted bracket type, roof

exhausters (cowl type), bifurcate axial fl ow fans, industrial man coolers

(pedestal & tubular type), etc. Centrifugal fans include: high-effi ciency

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RIDE-ON FLOOR SWEEPER

The ride-on fl oor sweeper is battery-

operated or diesel/petrol engine

operated. Features incorporated

include ecological design, noiseless operation,

strong body and powerful suction. A complete

range of sweepers is off ered that can collect in

one pass dust and reject in any place. Th e sweeper is also off ered

with scrubbing width of 700 mm to 900 mm, cleaning speed up to

5500 sqm per hour and dirt collection capacity up to 70 ltrs.

Vacuum Technology (India) Ltd


Tel: 022-28375837


Website: www.acmevac.com

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centrifugal fans, limit load fans for ventilation & air conditioning, ID

& FD fans for boiler application, high pressure fans for furnaces,

foundries & pneumatic conveying, special fans made out of stainless

steel MS lines with FRP, PVC, FRP & sparkproof construction.

Axhialo Industries


Tel: 080-23479592


Website: www.axialoindustries.com

AIR HANDLING UNIT

The double-skin air handling unit comes

with airfl ow capacity of 1000 m³/hr to

60000 m³/hr and up to 175 mm of

static pressure. Th e unit comprises of mixing

chamber with aluminum dampers, fi lter section

with 10 micron, 5 micron, 3 micron, and 0.3 micron fi lters as per the

requirement. Fan section is designed for DIDW/plug fan with motor.

Double-skin panels are insulated with 25/50 mm thick PUF insulation.

Aarco Engineering Projects Pvt Ltd

Pune – Maharashtra

Tel: 020-27443281, Mob: 09823037806


Website: www.aarcoair.com

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GENERAL PRODUCTS

TRIMMING KNIVES

Summit Engineering

Technology off ers special

trimming knives with

replaceable blades, from

Germany. Th e insert blades are

ice hardened, a process, which

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TRANSFORMER REPAIR KIT

A range of polymer-based rapid repair kits

for transformer fi eld servicing teams is

available. Th e kit includes all tools

required for the rapid repair of oil leaks from

cracks, pin holes and large damages, weld joint

cracks and other micro-porosities. Th e kit

includes Diamant special-purpose epoxies that

cure rapidly even on oily surfaces, cleaners, single

component porosity sealants and metal fi lled

polymer for minor defect repairs. Th e entire kit is available in a

handy rugged box for workmen to carry on site.

Diamant Triumph Metallplastic Pvt Ltd


Tel: 080-22587678


Website: www.triumphbiz.in

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increases the life of the blades. Th e blades are available in packets of

100 pieces. Th e trimming knife provides ease of handling and

completely eliminates the use of knives, which need to be

periodically reground.

Summit Engineering Technology Pvt Ltd

Navi Mumbai - Maharashtra

Tel: 022-2764 2776

Mob: 09821150858


Website: www.summitengg.com

SHOT BLASTING MACHINE

This customised high-

production shot blasting

machine is used for axle

shaft. Th e machine houses special

heavy-duty chain conveyor system

having special hard fi xtures for

loading axles transversely. Chain

conveyor moves horizontally and conveys axles into the blast

chamber for blasting purpose. Th e head of the axle is blasted by two

blast wheel stations positioned laterally on the wall of the blast

cabinet. Th e axles are blasted in single pass and come out through

outlet tunnel. Th e entire cabinet is lined with manganese steel sheet

for protection against abrasion.

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Surface Finishing Equipment Company

Jodhpur - Rajasthan

Tel: 0291-2740128, Mob: 09829022624


Website: www.surfacefinishing.org

VAPOUR-RESISTANT INSULATOR

INSUfl ex vapour-resistant

insulator has a high diff usion

resistance factor to water

vapour transmission >7000, a low

thermal conductivity and excellent

fi re safe performance. It is suitable

for a temperature range from –

55°C to +105°C. Th e product does not depend on any additional

outer thick skin or coverage. But, is built in with the insulation and

extends through the full thickness. It provides a very high effi cient

method of insulating to control condensation against both heat loss

and heat gain. Th e material is particularly suitable for insulating

pipe works for condensation control.

The Supreme Industries Ltd


Tel: 022-67710036


Website: www.supreme.co.in

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THREAD CUTTING UNIT

The GEM12 thread cutting

unit is a precision unit from

the Suhner sleeve drive

machining unit series that is

designed for gruelling continuous

use in multiple shift operations. Its

high performance can cut an M12

thread in 600 N/mm2 steel.

Maximum feed path is 60 mm, and the maximum speed is 4800

rpm. Th e thread cutting unit can be reprogrammed just as simply

for a new cycle with just a few mouse clicks.

Suhner India Pvt Ltd


Tel: 080-27831108


Website: www.suhner.com

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FILTRATION AND SEPARATION PRODUCTS

Advantec’s wide range of fi ltration

solutions are used for laboratory,

research and process applications.

Th ese products are used in a wide variety

of scientifi c capacities and applications,

such as microbiological analysis, air/gas

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fi ltration, and environmental monitoring. Specifi cally, Advantec

serves the pharmaceutical, public health, food and beverage, water

analysis, healthcare, life sciences, and electronics industries.

Advantec’s range of fi ltration products fi ts comfortably within Cole-

Parmer’s own product range. It off ers customers an additional and

valuable range of unique quality products that will enhance their

processes and research.

Cole-Parmer India


Tel: 022-67162222


Website: www.coleparmer.in

CURRENT SENSORS

Winson’s current sensing

family of WCS27XX and

WCS1X00 series is

designed to off er cost-eff ective, reliable

solution to monitor current, manage

power and save money. Th e WCS27XX

has built-in conductor with low series

resistance for low power dissipation. It

is capable of sensing both DC and AC current from 2~50 A and

resolution up to 1 mV / 1 mA. Th e WCS1X series even abandon the

internal conductor and work just like current transformer but with

much smaller dimension. Not like CTs only for AC current but the

WCS1X series is capable of sending both AC and DC current up to

200A.

Emaar Impex Pvt Ltd


Tel: 022-23801086


Website: www.winson.com.tw

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STEAM BOILER

The IBR fully automatic package

steam boiler has capacity ranging

from 100 kg/hr to 2000 kg/hr with

operating pressure of 10 kg/cm² g. Smoke

tube and water tube version is also available.

Coil is made from seamless tube of asthma

106 GR-B pipes. Th e unit is equipped with

high effi ciency oil/gas burner with air pre-heater arrangement

which gives high thermal effi ciency.

Aero Therm Systems Pvt Ltd

Ahmedabad - Gujarat

Tel: 079-2589 0158

Mob: 09825008720


Website: www.aerothermsystem.com

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TOOL KITS AND SOCKET SETS

Tulex tool kits and socket sets are

manufactured under stringent quality

control. Each tool is manufactured keeping

the safety factor in mind. Th e tool kits not only

enable the operator to perform any types of repair

and maintenance jobs, but also help to complete the

job quickly. Th ese are supplied as per customers’

specifi cations and needs and for their OEM requirements. Each

socket set is provided in a metallic tool box and the metal tool box

is fabricated after stringent quality control. Th e tool box is painted

with special rust resistant paint.

Tulex Industrial Tools (P) Ltd

Thane - Maharashtra

Tel: 0251-2436207

Email: [email protected], Website: www.tulextools.com

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TESTING INSTRUMENTS

Time and Yamayo non-

destructive tools (NDT)

instruments are available in a

wide range. Th ese instruments are

user-friendly, highly accurate, reliable

and very economical. All instruments are off ered with service back-

up and warrantee certifi cates. Th e instruments and are very compact

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and easily portable, yet maintaining their accurate readings. Th e

product range includes hardness testers, coating thickness gauges,

ultrasonic thickness gauges and roughness testers.

K E Jawadwala


Tel: 022-23411220


Website: www.kejawadwala.com

LABORATORY MICROSCOPE

Model AX-20 laboratory microscope

has a C-shape corrosion-resistant

stand with convenient location of

focus controls, which is anti-fungus treated. It

has Siedentopf Binocular or Trinocular tube,

30-degree inclined and 360-degree rotatable,

with IPD 55-75 mm, and Dioptric adjustment on the left ocular.

Wide fi eld eyepiece WF 10x/18 mm paired with eye guards is

provided with optional WF 15x/16 mm, WF 20x/12 mm. Th e

microscope has quintuple nosepiece (ball bearing type).

Labex K K International

Ambala Cantt - Haryana

Tel: 0171-2699468

Email: [email protected], Website: www.labovision.com

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PE REGULAR SHEETS

Pe regular sheets off ers excellent

smooth surface. Th is has glass

cloth backing options available.

Th is off ers excellent weld-ability. Th is

is weather-resistant and has

outstanding fl exibility. Th is has low

thermal conductivity, high chemical conductivity, and high

chemical resistance. Th is has long life.

Sangir Plastics Pvt Ltd


Tel: 022-28726120


Website: www.sangirplastics.com

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ROLLER BURNISHING TOOL

This roller burnishing tool is of low

production cost, close dimensional

tolerance, work hardened and wear

resistant surface, smooth low micro-inch

surface fi nish, fatigue and corrosion resistant

surface. Internal diameter, external diameter,

tapered, radius and fl at parts of steel, cast iron, aluminium, bronze,

etc, of hardness up to 35 HRC can be quickly roller burnished.

Internal burnishing tools are available in DT, DB, DE, DU, DST

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and DSB series. External burnishing tools are available in DPO

and DSO series.

Dynemech Systems Pvt Ltd

Delhi

Tel: 011-27347982, Mob: 09810760131


Website: www.dynemech.com

WIRELESS DATALOGGER SYSTEM

The testo Saveris radio probes

measure temperature and

humidity & save the recorded

measurement data sending to the central

base at regular intervals. If a limit value

is exceeded,a radio link is established

immediately. In free fi eld, the

transmission path is approximately 100 m at a frequency of 2.4

GHz.

Testo India Pvt Ltd

Pune - Maharashtra

Tel: 020-65600203

Mob: 09375346186


Website: www.testo-india.com

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DOOR SYSTEMS

Iclean provided state-of-the–art door

system integrates seamlessly to the

cleanroom requirements. Th e Door

system combines the best material and is

fi nished to perfection. Th e unique feature of

Iclean door system is concealed hardware that enables easy fi xing to

the wall panels. It is 44 mm thick with both sides fl ush. Th e frame

is of 1.2 mm thick skin-passed GI powder-coated. It comes in

honey comb Kraft paper/PUF as in-fi ll, SS butt hinges, etc.

Integrated Cleanroom Technologies Ltd

Hyderabad - Andhra Pradesh

Tel: 040-3213478, Mob: 09989212162

Email: [email protected], Website: www.icleantech.com

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TRIM HANDLING SYSTEM

This device is engineered to suck

continuous trim of paper, plastic,

laminate and light materials. Th e

system consist of high effi ciency fan for

motive air, well designed venturi and

discharge cone. High velocity air from

motive fan induces suffi cient suction at suction nozzles to suck trims.

Trims can be conveyed to waste collector, boiling or repumping

tanks.

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Vacunair Engineering Co Pvt Ltd

Ahmedabad - Gujarat

Tel: 079-22910771, Mob: 09824036375


Website: www.vacunair.com

AXIAL FLOW FAN

The axial fl ow fan has fl ow capacity

ranging from 1000 m³/hr to

150000 m³/hr. It has pressure

capacity of 10 mm WG to 150 mm WG.

Impeller diameters are 200 mm to 1600

mm for fi xed pitch blades; and 300 mm to

1800 mm for variable pitch blades. Numbers

of blades are 3 to 16. Materials of construction include: high

strength aluminum alloy casting; hubs with carbon steel; and

designs with blades with special protective fi nishes also available.

V-belt driven axial fl ow fans are available for corrosive gas or steam

high-pressure fans with two contra-rotating impellers bifurcated

design.

Able Enviro Systems

Kolkata - West Bengal

Tel: 033-24470154

Mob: 09830059104


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MINIATURE CIRCUIT BREAKERS

This miniature circuit

breaker Betagard has lower

watt loss, enhanced

aesthetic design and user-friendly

features. Th is has patented slide

latch release (SLR) feature for

removal of MCB from DIN rail without use of any tools. Th e range

is unique, presenting a highly eff ective touch protection against

accidental contact, enabling easy fi rm mounting of bus bar with its

wires in front for easy accessibility. Th e range of MCB is 0.5 to 63

A and is single pole, double pole, triple pole, four pole varieties.

Siemens Ltd


Tel: 022-27645459


Website: www.siemens.com

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AC CONTRACTORS

Freedom series AC contractors

provide a lot more freedom in

fl exibility, maintenance and cost

eff ectiveness. Its wide range consists: CR,

6 A to 1200 A, conforms to IEC60947-

4-1/IS-13947-4-1, has AC & DC control voltages, and common 3/ 4

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pole. It provides common snap on accessories up to 73 A; DIN rail up

to 73 A; minimum downline & ease of maintenance; low energy coil

with 3 terminals. It has non-hygroscopic body material. It is suitable

for adverse environmental conditions, has low contact bounce. It

off ers special contactors for capacitors switching up to 25 kVAR.

BCH Electric Ltd

New Delhi

Tel: 011-23316029


Website: www.bchindia.com

CABLE GLANDS

The SKINTOP CLICK cable

glands have fewer parts and

counter nut is no longer needed.

Th is leads to up to 70 per cent time

saving due to the innovative CLICK system. Th is is simple,

vibration protection, no thread is required the free assembly is

possible in any position. Th e body of these cable glands is made of

special polyamide and the seal is made of special elastomer.

Lapp India Pvt Ltd


Tel: 080-30560000

Email: [email protected], Website: www.lappindia.com

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MICRO SPOT WELDING MACHINE

The micro spot welding machines is compact,

lightweight and space saving. It has

pneumatic head that is specially designed

with linear motion slide for delivering high accuracy

in the movement. It also features latest

microprocessor-based spot welding controller for achieving high

precision and consistent welding quality.

Artech Welders Pvt Ltd

Pune - Maharashtra

Tel: 020-27476160, Mob: 09822438782

Email: [email protected], Website: www.artchengg.com

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DIN CONNECTOR

The DIN connector is suitable for front-side

board-to-cable connections. Shell housings

are available in both plastic and metal.

Locking levers, fi xing screws and coding are available as accessories

compatible with the entire DIN range. Th e DIN connector is installed

in rack systems that serve as control and monitoring units.

Harting India Pvt Ltd


Tel: 044-43560415

Email: [email protected], Website: www.harting.in

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INTERNATIONAL PRODUCTS

LUBRICATORS

These are CLHP grease manual

lubricators and KSC electric grease

lubricators for plastic extrusion

machines, press and woodworking machines.

Th e lubricators are easy to operate by hand and

can be easily installed. Capacity ranges are

300 cc, 600 cc, 800 cc, 1,000 cc, and 2,000 cc. A level switch can

be added on request. Also off ered are various types of lubricators,

oil systems, fl uid grease system, distributors, oil pumps, motors,

accessories and fi ttings. All products are tested and verifi ed by TÜV

and have CE of machinery safety directive certifi cate.

Changhua Chen Ying Oil Machine Co Ltd

Taiching City - Taiwan

Tel: +886-4-2639 3751

Email: [email protected], Website: www.chenying.com.tw

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ELECTRIC CHAIN HOIST

The electric chain hoist is designed using the latest

technology, which results in high quality, low

headroom, and full-featured hoists. Th is hoist

provides reliable daily performance in both routine and severe

workplace environments. Technical specifi cations include

capacities from 1/8 tons to 5 tons, reconnectible voltage 208-

200/460-3-60 for both single & dual speed hoists, control

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voltage of 110 V (optional 24 V & 48 V), duty cycle: single speed 60 min

& dual speed 30/10 min, classifi cation: ASME H4, ISO M5 or M4,

FEM 2M or 1Am, and ratings: hoist IP55 & pendant IP65.

David Round, Inc

Ohio - USA

Tel: +1-330-6561600

Email: [email protected], Website: www.davidround.com

AIR SUPPLY PRODUCTS

Available in numerous variants, the MS series

of air supply products is used for a large

range of applications in all sectors of

industry. Th is series is a complete family of modular

products, with pressure regulators, on/off valves, soft-

start valves, fi lters, sensors, lubricators and dryers.

Th e products are available in three sizes, ensuring precisely the right

solution for every application while helping to reduce the need to

hold stocks of components and making ordering as simple as possible.

Small sizes MS4 (modular width 40 mm) and MS6 (modular width

62 mm) have been joined by the MS12 (modular width 124 mm).

Festo AG & Co KG

Ostfildern-Scharnh - Germany

Tel: +49-711-3474032

Email: [email protected], Website: www.festo.com

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MULTI-FLUTE THREAD MILLS

The use of long inserts and multiple

fl ute holders on the Vardex multi-

fl ute indexable thread mills

(MiTM) promises unparalleled reductions

in cycle times for the generation of medium

and large threads. With Vardex MiTM,

the super fast thread milling system,

multiple fl ute holders allow signifi cant

increases in feed rates. And the use of

longer-than usual inserts enables a reduction in the number of

machining passes, especially when producing long threads. Th e

range also includes additional tools MiTM 24, for small bores from

M14.5 x 0.5, and MiTM 41 for large pitches up to ISO 6.0 mm.

Vargus Ltd

Nahariya - Israel

Tel: +972-4-9855111


Website: www.vargus.com

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NC ROTARY TABLE

The FibroPlan NC rotary table is characterised by the very

extensive capabilities of the rotary table movement and

angular positioning, both under full CNC-control. Th is

rotary table is used on machine tools of diverse type and description,

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with the control of their

rotational axis provided either by

an additional control axis of the

machines’ CNC, or by a separate

CNC unit for the rotary table

itself. Th e rotary table attributes,

together with drive and control elements of outstanding quality.

Fibro GmbH, Germany

Weinsberg - Germany

Tel: +49-7134-730


Website: www.fibro.com

SCARA ROBOTS

The Scara series robots

(model RH-6SH & RH-

12SH) features enhanced

functionality and the latest

technologies. Just like the new

generation of articulated-arm

robots, these SCARA robots also

come with intelligent servicing notifi cation and a comprehensive

protection and service functions, including sensorless collision

detection, all as standard equipment. Th e SCARA robots are also

fi tted with new motors and transmissions, which makes them even

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faster. Th e shortened work cycle periods makes it possible to achieve

even better productivity than with their predecessors.

Mitsubishi Electric Europe BV

Ratingen - Germany

Tel: +49-2102-4864190


Website: www.mitsubishi-cnc.de

BRUSHED SERVO MOTION PROCESSOR

The MC2100 series

Navigator brushed servo

motion processor is used

in embedded control systems for

industrial control, automation

and robotic applications.

Available in one (MC2110), two

(MC2120) and four (MC2140)

axis confi gurations, the MC21xx

consists of two components, a 132-pin processor and a 100-pin logic

device. Both components are surface mount CMOS technology and

powered by 5 V. Th e motion processor is driven by a host

microprocessor, via an 8-bit or 16-bit bus interface or through an

asynchronous bi-directional serial port, giving users the ability to

offl oad resource intensive motion control functions from the

application’s host.

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Performance Motion Devices, Inc

Massachusetts - USA

Tel: +1-781-6749860


Website: www.pmdcorp.com

DRILLING MACHINE

The Quickmill’s

Intimidator G-series

drilling machine is

used for large part machining,

for performance and

simplicity. Designed and built

to provide the best value in

both milling and drilling

solutions, the high horsepower machine is sure to hit a home run

for users. Features include: Fanuc 21i control, 75 HP (56 kW), 4000

RPM, through spindle coolant, etc. Options are: probes, rotary

indexers, right angle head, hydraulic part clamping, 1000 PSI

coolant, twin spindles, etc.

Quickmill Inc

Peterborough - USA

Tel: +1-705-7452961


Website: www.quickmill.com

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INFRARED TEMPERATURE SENSOR

The MIH sensor is installed in

environments with ambient temperatures

up to 180°C without the need for costly

water or air-cooling accessories. It also includes a

Tefl on-coated cable to withstand exposure to

harsh chemical environments. Th e MID and MIC IR sensors have both

been enhanced with halogen and silicone-free Pur (rigid polyurethane)

cables to withstand harsh environments. A standard RS-232 interface is

provided for remote PC-controlled monitoring. Both sensors also feature

an optional viewing window in the lid.

Raytek GmbH

Berlin - Germany

Tel: +49-30-4780080

Email: [email protected], Website: www.raytek.de

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HOT-MELT APPLICATION SYSTEM

Thermopulse hot-melt application

system (series 970) is a high-

performance, trouble-free,

industrial quality system available with

features not previously available except at

much higher cost. Compact and ruggedly

constructed, an adjustable pressure pulsation free pump, supplies

molten adhesive to either a handgun applicator, or one of several types

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of electromatic automatic applicator heads. Sophisticated electronic

solid-state circuitry controls temperature, at three diff erent zones, with

an accuracy of ±1 per cent. All heater circuits are individually fused.

Spraymation Inc

Florida - USA

Tel: +1-954-4849700

Email: [email protected], Website: www.spraymation.com

INTEGRATED PLANNING TOOL

Visual Net-Planner is a planning tool for plant engineering and

network planners. Th e software solution for the planning and

documentation of complex data networks and telecommunication

distributors reportedly enables fast and effi cient planning processes. In

particular, the automated documentation is said to guarantee a high

degree of planning security and company-wide quality assurance.

X-Visual Technologies GmbH, Germany

Adlershof - Germany

Tel: +49-30-63926125

Email: [email protected], Website: www.x-visual.net

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2-4 March 2012IFEX 2012Focus: Foundry TechnologyWhere: Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), Bengaluru Tel: +91-40-65594411 / 65707722Fax: +91-40-66684433E-mail: [email protected]: www.koelnmesse-india.com

14-18 March 2012INDIA AVIATION 2012Focus: Aviation Technology & EquipmentWhere: Begumpet Airport, HyderabadTel: 91-11- 32910417 (D)Fax: +91-11-23359734 (D)E-mail: [email protected]

27-29 March 2012WESTEC 2012Focus: Cutting Tools & Multi-tasking Machine ToolsWhere: Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, CATel: 313 425 3000E-mail: [email protected]

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5-8 April 2012MODERN MACHINE SHOPFocus: Metalworking machineryWhere: India Exposition Centre & Mart, Greater Noida, UPTel: 080 - 66246600Fax: 080 - 66246661Email: [email protected]

19-22 April 2012DIEMOULD INDIA 2012Focus: Dies & mouldsWhere: Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon, MumbaiTel: 022 - 28526876 / 28508976Fax: 022 - 28503273E-mail: [email protected]

23-27 April 2012HANNOVER MESSE 2012Focus: World’s leading manufacturing technology & automation trade showWhere: Hannover, GermanyTel: +49 511 89-31146Fax: +49 511 89-31149Web: www.hannovermesse.de

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14-18 June 2012ACMEE 2012Focus: Manufacturing technologyWhere: Chennai Trade Centre, ChennaiTele: 044 - 2625 8619E-mail: [email protected]

9-11 May 2012GREENBUILDINGFocus: Energy efficiencyWhere: Verona Exhibition Centre, ItalyPh. +39 0439 84 98 [email protected]

23-24 May 2012CONTAMINATION CONTROL & CLEANROOM PRODUCTSFocus: Contamination control & cleanroom productsWhere: NEC, Birmingham, UKTel: +44 (0)7801 346454E-mail: [email protected]

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23-26 August 2012PUNE MACHINE TOOLS SHOWFocus: Plant & MachineryWhere: Auto Cluster Exhibition Centre,Chinchwad, Pune Tel: +91-79-32410602/+91-79-26851511Fax: +91-79-26851716Email: [email protected], [email protected]

2-5 August 2012QINGDAO MACHINE TOOLS & MOULDS EXHIBITIONFocus: Tools & Tooling EquipmentsWhere: Qingdao International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Qingdao, ChinaTel: +86-0532-55552936Fax: +(86)-(532)-55552903

22-24 August, 2012 SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL ASSEMBLY AND HANDLING TECHNOLOGY EXPOSITIONFocus: Automotive manufacturingWhere: Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC), Shanghai, ChinaTel: +86-21-6468 1300 / +86-21-6468 1550 Fax: +86-21-3416 0018E-mail: [email protected]

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5-8 July 2012AUTOMOBILE WORLD SHOWFocus: AutomobileWhere: University Ground, Ahmedabad, GujaratTel: 079 26469725, 26460624Fax: 079 26403087

27-30 July 20128TH AMTEX 2012Focus: Machine toolsWhere: Pragati Maidan, New DelhiTel: 080 43307474 Mob: 098867 89641Fax: 080 22352772E-mail: [email protected]

10-12 July 2012ROBOTICS ASIA 2012Focus: Robotics & automationWhere: Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala LumpurTel: +603.6140.6666Fax: +603.6140.8833E-mail: [email protected]

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3-5 September, 2012SOLARCON INDIAFocus: Products, technologies, and solutions for solar powerWhere: Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre, Bengaluru Tel: +91 80 4040 7103 Fax: +91.80.4040 7113 Email: [email protected]

27-30 September, 2012INDIA MANUFACTURING SHOW 2012Focus: Manufacturing and Engineering Industry Where: Hall 1 & 2, Bangalore International Exhibition Centre, Bengaluru Mob: +91 98440 68250E-mail: [email protected]

10-15 September, 2012INTERNATIONAL MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY SHOW (IMTS)Focus: Manufacturing technologyWhere: McCormick Place, ChicagoTel: 800-828-7469 Fax: 703-827-5250 E-mail: [email protected]

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ENGINEERING EXPO INDORE

t the heart of India’s journey towards economic development lies the innovative entrepreneur and his never-say-

die attitude that spells success for individual brands and companies as well as the community and nation at large. Celebrating and facilitating this spirit of business excellence and dynamism, the fourth edition of Engineering Expo was held from January 6-9, 2012, at Labh Ganga Convention Center, Indore. During the four days of intensive networking, Indore’s burgeoning engineering industry received a further impetus in terms of information exchange and profitable partnerships.

The Expo was inaugurated by eminent personalities from the city’s business fraternity such as Omprakash Gupta, President, MP Electric Merchants and Contractors Association; Sandeep Naolekar, MD,

Darling Pumps; MM Sharma, GM, Indo-German Tool Room, Indore; Ajay Sevekari, Director, Bridgestone India; and Sandeep Khosla, CEO-Publishing, Infomedia 18. The esteemed guests highlighted Indore’s emergence as a manufacturing hub and auto ancillaries sourcing base in Central India.

Naolekar commented, “The fast-paced industrial growth in Indore will improve the employment avenues, and thereby raise the standard of living in Indore. Such expos are vital for the competitiveness of industry, especially the SMEs.” Sevekari added, “Engineering Expo will help local businesses to source world-class products and solutions. Exhibitors at this Expo can enhance their existing customer base by reaching out to the entire industry. Also, visitors at this Expo can expose themselves to latest technology and innovations, thereby promoting knowledge and idea

exchange.” Further, Khosla said, “We look

forward with further value additions for an even better experience and reach the target audience; we welcome large, medium & small industries in the manufacturing and servicing sectors to be a part of the Expo in this exciting journey.”

RISING RELEVANCE OF BRAND EXPOIn recent times, tier II cities have emerged as the manufacturing spine of industrialised India. “With the global economic slowdown, Indian businesses are seeking a major industrial revolution. Madhya Pradesh, as the heart of India, is also looking at rapid expansion in industrial base. Engineering Expo has provided a wonderful platform to interact with the market leaders and update there technology know-how,” Gupta stated. With the IT sector inundating cities such as Indore, Raipur and Jabalpur, entrepreneurs are facing

In keeping with its commitment to manufacturing excellence and business networking, Engineering Expo returned to the heart of India. Apart from being a wide platform for cutting-edge technology, the fourth edition of Engineering Expo Indore surpassed its own standards in meeting expectations of exhibitors and visitors alike. Tiding over unprecedented challenges of change in venue and the ensuing logistics complexities, the Engineering Expo brand has emerged as fi ne steel through the test of fi re.

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ANNABEL DSOUZAEsteemed guests inaugurating Engineering Expo - Indore. (L-R) Sandeep Khosla, M M Sharma, Omprakash Gupta, Sandeep Naolekar, Ajay Sevekari.

IndoreJan 6-9, 2012Labh Ganga Convention Center


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a challenging prospect to channelise the positive and robust young talent into the right direction to optimise production and customer satisfaction. Sharma revealed, “Engineering exhibitions can expose local vendors and distributors to international standards of product quality, delivery period and price competitiveness. On the educational front, we have been conducting several courses to improvise on the engineering and tooling skills of local talent in order to further boost the overall manufacturing excellence of Indore.”

In its fourth edition, Engineering Expo Indore has evolved from being a mere meeting point for businesses from Madhya Pradesh and other parts of the country. Today, Engineering Expo Indore showcases some of the latest machinery solutions and application-oriented products & services. Kalidas Bhangare, Director, Testo India, said, “Engineering Expo is one of the few large-scale exhibitions held in Indore. I am pleased to witness a healthy visitor turnout. Also, the level of awareness and understanding has evolved since the previous exhibitions. Today’s buyers are willing to pay a higher price for the right technology and this Expo offers us an opportunity to convey our strengths to potential customers.”

All successful businesses understand the crucial role played by exhibitions and conferences in fostering new opportunities. Engineering Expo has always been a platform for branding and interacting with suppliers, OEMs, auxiliary service providers and end-users. Competitive acumen is another advantage offered by this Expo, which not only facilitates sales and marketing, but also supports decision makers in formulating future strategies. Amardeep Singh, Assistant Manager, Schneider Electric, opined, “At expos such as this we share common space with our competitors and collaborators. Apart from being a common platform for cutting-edge technology, exhibitors can showcase their unique advantages

and deliver better product options to the industry. By facilitating intensive competition, trade exhibitions promote industrial development.”

CROSSING THE BARRIERLeaders like to say that ‘there is an opportunity hidden in every challenge’. In keeping with this maxim, this edition of Engineering Expo Indore was held at the futuristic Labh Ganga Convention Center on the outskirts of Indore. This is the fastest developing area of Indore and is well connected to other cities including the industrial hubs like Dewas, Pithampur, etc. The change in venue, in fact, proved to be a blessing in disguise for the exhibitors and visitors alike. Atanu Sengupta, Area Manager – Power Tool Division, Bosch, said, “The change in venue has certainly influenced the overall success of this Expo. In my opinion, this venue is the future of trade shows in Indore.

The relative distance from Indore city has allowed technocrats to not only visit this exhibition, but also seek out quality products and learn more about globally competitive solutions.”

The seamless relocation from the previous venue was executed through the zealous efforts of the Expo team who ensured that this latest development reached all stakeholders through signage, advertising and even a free shuttle bus service for the visitors from the previous ground to the new venue. VK Arora, Samarpan Engineering & Marketing, said, “This is the second time we are participating in Engineering Expo Indore. There is good awareness among the student and industrial community. The change in venue has had a positive impact on

the visitor turnout and we are receiving serious enquiries about our technology solutions.”

VISITORS’ VISTASThe Indore Expo demonstrated its commitment towards networking not only for exhibitors, but also for visitors who travelled far and wide. Anuj Misra, CEO, APL Networks, commented, “It is heartening to witness an expo of advanced standards in Indore. The quality of exhibitors and their products have helped us analyse various solutions according to our application and price offering. We are an IT consulting firm and I am currently looking out for security solutions for our offices in and around Indore. The exhibitors here have been warm and welcoming of our suggestions.”

Likewise, Engineering Expo Indore enabled companies to collaborate with each other in seeking new opportunities and providing a learning curve in the areas of cost-compression, quality circle, service improvement, energy-efficiency, etc. The Expo assures immense benefits for the parties involved and the industry at large. Varun Dalal, Director, Bluecoat, said, “I have recently set up my business in Indore and need to build a network for my company and its brands. I have visited several business exhibitions in other cities as well and Engineering Expo definitely meets existing standards in India. I will seriously consider participation at the next edition of this Expo.”

FUTURE FOCUSEngineering Expo Indore seemed to be a perfect culmination of the enterprising spirit of the local industry as well as business from across the nation. India’s engineering industry earnestly awaits the next season, with renewed vigour and enhanced prospects as the Expo returns to Indore in January 2013.

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No of exhibitors 200+Business visitors 9,729+

Products displayed 5000+Machinery moved 110,000 Kg

Exhibiton area 52,000 sq ft


ELECRAMA 2012

ith the electricity sector being a sunrise sector across the entire developing world, there exists a significant export

potential for the domestic industry. Also, with the government’s increased thrust towards power infrastructure development, the prospects for this industry to grow further have multiplied manifold. To further boost the sector and maintain the growth trajectory, Indian Electrical and Electronics Manufacturers’ Association (IEEMA) organised ELECRAMA 2012 in Mumbai from January 18-22, 2012, at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. This was the first time that the expo was supported by three ministries, viz.; Ministry of Power, Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises and Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion.

FOUR-DAY EVENTELECRAMA 2012 was inaugurated amid the auspicious presence of Hon’ble Union Minister of Power Sushilkumar Shinde. Addressing the gathering after the inauguration, the Hon’ble Minister said, “ELECRAMA has grown year on year ever since its establishment in 1996. It is now one of the foremost platforms for propagating interaction between the stakeholders of the power

sector. I was told that ELECRAMA 2010 attracted over 1,200 exhibitors, 1,00,000 visitors and saw participation from over 120 countries.” Discussing the power scenario in the country, he commented, “India’s fast-paced economic growth and rapid rate of industrialisation and urbanisation have fuelled increased energy demand. It has been estimated that if India continues to grow at the current rate, the Indian economy would emerge as the second largest in the world, next to China, by 2050. It is therefore expected that the demand for energy would also rise substantially in the coming years.”

On Day 2, Utility Day was held at the exhibition ground. The event was conceived and realised with the support of the Ministry of Power, Government of India. The Utility Day created a platform for the Indian electrical industry to interface with the government and private utilities to exchange thoughts and share expectations to find solutions for on ground issues

in power distribution. Members from leading global utilities and leaders in the electricity distribution community shared experiences and discussed new technologies & developments in power quality management, distributed energy management models, enhanced SCADA solutions, etc. Close on the heels of Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh assuring full support to the power industry and meeting 18 CEOs, Power Secretary P Uma Shankar, announced a slew of initiatives including 100 per cent metering and providing interest subsidised finance to Discoms through the National Electricity Fund (NEF) during the Utility Day proceedings. He also stressed on the need for addressing the retail side of the power industry along with supply side (coal).

On Day 3, during the proceedings at CIGRE Tutorials, Power Grid Corporation of India’s Chairman & MD RN Nayak said that he has called a high-level meeting of CEOs of all concerned companies that will

help build its dream project, Smart City. On February 17, head honchos of companies involved in IT, telecom, power generation, electricity storage, advance metering, automobiles, etc., met and brainstormed to give their inputs on the development of Smart City. PowerGrid plans to add 80,000 KMs of transmission lines – over and above the existing 90,000 KMs of transmission lines – and build 80 substations

The world’s largest one-stop shop for power transmission and distribution, electrical and industrial electronics, ELECRAMA 2012, organised by IEEMA in Mumbai from January 18-22, 2012, proved to be a power-packed experience for the global community. With India at the cusp of an infrastructure revolution, ELECRAMA 2012 acted as the level playing fi eld for multiple participants in the global power sector and made the international community realise the India Power Factor. A report...

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Shri Sushilkumar Shinde, Hon’ble Union Minister for Power, lights the inaugural lamp in the presence of Ramesh Chandak, President, IEEMA and Indra Prem Menon, Chairperson, ELECRAMA 2012


in the next 5-6 years. “Through these new transmission lines and substations, we will catalyse new business in the T&D sector to the tune of US$ 28-30 billion,” Nayak said. PowerGrid Corporation of India is also working on developing robots that can carry out maintenance work in the future. “The idea is to unman all substations,” said Nayak. He also said that the Wardha-Aurangabad 1,200 kV line – pioneering technology in the world – will be commissioned soon, and will be fully operational in the next two years. The 800 kv DC transmission line will also be operational shortly. PGCIL is developing mobile substations that can handle transmission up to 400 kw. This will enable the company to supply power in case of a natural disaster. “All we need are six trailers and we can build a mobile substation in 15 days. We are in the process of procuring material for two such stations,” said Nayak.

On Day 4, Innovation Day was organised as the concluding event of the Engineer Infinite 2012, envisaged as a gathering of key people from the entire electrical industry including the student and academic community. The day celebrated the innovative solutions to everyday challenges in the path of energy security by recognising and awarding the best of the entries reviewed and shortlisted as the winning entries of the Engineer Infinite 2012. The objective of this event was to engage the engineering students & teachers community and enthuse them about the importance of the energy sector in general & the electrical & electronics sector in particular in a bid to highlight the strong connection between this sector & its implications for nation building by fostering & enhancing a culture of

scientific inquiry & its relevance in real world applications. The 2012 edition of Engineer Infinite Student Project Competition saw over 800 entries of which 40 were selected. It was open to students in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Mechanical, Production, Power and Industrial Engineering streams (PG, UG and Diploma). The competition was won by the students of AC Patil College of Engineering, Navi Mumbai. The winners were awarded a cash prize of Rs2 lakh and certificates by guest of honour R Chidambaram, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India.

LEVERAGING ON EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING CAPABILITIESGiven the fact that Indian exports of electrical equipment are slated for a quantum leap, IEEMA organised Commerce Day, with the objective of highlighting the strengths and capabilities of the Indian electrical equipment manufacturing industry and also the emerging global opportunities for exports from India. Speaking at the event, Sanjeev Sardana, Chairman – International Business Division, IEEMA, said that there is a clear rebalancing of the global economic order underway and markets in Asia, Africa and Latin America will certainly have far greater potential in the future. “Africa is aggressively pushing the agenda of regional electricity integration through power pools. Regional electricity integration will enable countries of the region to accelerate growth and expansion of the electricity sector and facilitate the provision of quality electric power at affordable tariffs. Indian electrical products are well-suited and cost-

effective for African development and we can effectively contribute to the development of power sector in Africa,” he added.

Sardana highlighted that to increase the share of exports, specific actions need to be taken both by the Indian Government and Indian electrical equipment manufacturers. Domestic manufacturers of electrical equipment need to focus more on going global as the latent demand for electricity is present in virtually every developing country around the world. There is a need to devise an industry-cum-product strategy so that we build on the intrinsic strengths of our industry. We need to clearly define a roadmap and strategy on how to occupy the space emerging on the horizon. We need the support of the Indian Government in introducing policy changes, which will specifically support exports of electrical equipment from India. These include policies related to export financing, taxation, marketing, etc., which will immensely help Indian exporters compete better in the global arena, said Sardana.

With the support of the Department of Commerce, Government of India, concurrently with ELECRAMA 2012, IEEMA also organised ChangeXchange - The Reverse Buyer-Seller Meet (RBSM), where over 300 foreign buyers from Africa, Latin America, CIS and ASEAN met a variety of Indian sellers of electrical products and equipment. RBSM had an unprecedented and overwhelming response from both international buyers and Indian manufacturers of electrical equipment. The estimated business generated value was over `200 crore and another `500 crore worth of business is in the pipeline. The event had over 2,000 scheduled meetings,

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countless on the sidelines, arranged between buyers and sellers and saw never before queues of enthusiastic sellers keen to make business contacts with international buyer delegations.

GridWeek Asia 2012 was another major event that was held in conjunction with ELECRAMA 2012, from January 16-18. Addressing the gathering during the event, Sam Pitroda, Advisor to the Prime Minister, Government of India and Chairman, Indian Smart Grid Task Force, informed that the government has set up a ‘Smart Meter Task Force’ that will look into modernising India’s primitive ways of calculating power usage. Commenting on the role of smart grids in the Indian power sector, Pitroda commented that it will take some time to understand how smart grids will help the country’s power sector. Also, IT’s role in smart grids is very essential. “The present mood is upbeat, but the reality is complex. We have a lot of work to do in the next

decade. We have to find new sources of energy and stop blindly following the traditional ways,” he noted.

THE WINNERSOn January 20, 2012, awards were given to the exhibitors under different categories. ‘The Best Product’ award was won by MK Patki, GM & Head – Electrical & Automation’s Switchgear Design & Development Centre (SDDC), L&T, and his team. The award was given by S Sundareshan, Secretary, Ministry of Heavy Industries, Government of India, at the Industry Day celebrations. A trophy was also awarded to Hyundai Heavy Industries under the Best Stall in Overseas Exhibitors category, while Crompton Greaves won the Best Stall in Bare Space (300 sq mt and above) category.

PROMISING HORIZONS ELECRAMA 2012 demonstrated the capacity of international &

Indian equipment manufacturers and service providers on one platform and created a level playing field for domestic participants. Providing a venue in the world market to seek and establish partnerships and alliances, ELECRAMA 2012 not only showcased latest products and technologies, but also set the path for collaborations and future partnerships between various countries of the world. This trade show opened up many opportunities for India and other international investors to participate in the industrial plans of the Government of India. With the world shifting its eyes from the traditional major players in the power sector, India’s massive potential of becoming the leading power provider in the world has shaped up through ELECRAMA 2012 – the world’s largest transmission and distribution exhibition.

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panel discussion on ‘The shifting status…from Why Aurangabad To Why Not Aurangabad?’ was jointly organised

by Infomedia 18 in association with Aurangabad Industrial Suppliers Association (AISA) recently. The endeavour was taken as part of its value additions intended to bring together the manufacturing and dealer community of Aurangabad to discuss the critical issues related to the region’s growth as well as with an aim and intent to position Aurangabad & the neighbouring regions as the most sought after manufacturing hub. Adding advantage to Aurangabad, this was as industry enabling initiative planned along with Engineering Expo Aurangabad – the maiden edition of which was organised from February 17-20, 2012.

ENGAGING PANEL DISCUSSION The panel discussion witnessed engaging participation and intense discussions along with the formulation of an action plan on ways and means to elevate & equip manufacturing in and around Aurangabad. It included industry captains like Anna Saheb Shinde, Regional Officer, MIDC, Aurangabad; Mukund Kulkarni, President, CMIA & MD, Expert Group Solutions; Mansingh Pawar, MD, Ratnaprabha Motors & Past President, MACCIA; Milind Kelkar, MD, Grind Master; Umesh Dashrati, MD, Rucha Engineers and Jayant Soni, President, AISA. This panel

discussion was moderated by Archana Tiwari-Nayudu, Executive Editor, SEARCH.

Speaking during the discussion, Pawar opined that almost 70 per cent of Marathwada’s industrialisation has happened in Aurangabad. So, Aurangabad and the regions under its vicinity not only add to the economy of Aurangabad, but also to the GDP of India. Aurangabad is brimming with growth, positivities and potential. According to him, “This is the reason why Aurangabad is attracting major investments and envious projects. There is no alternative to Maharashtra than Aurangabad.”

Adding to Pawar’s viewpoint, Dashrati interjected, “It is not the question of why Aurangabad or why not Aurangabad; rather, it is the question of only Aurangabad!”

Adding facts and stats to the discussion, Kulkarni, while bringing out the uniqueness of Aurangabad as the

most lucrative investment destination, informed, “The region is a matured industrial base… take the growth rate of Maharashtra, it will be around 7.56, and take the top 9 cities that contribute to the growth figures of Maharashtra; you will find Aurangabad in that list. The city contributes `7,000 crore to the government’s kitty, which includes the taxes and the earnings. Aurangabad contributes the maximum state excise duty. You will find Aurangabad as the top contributor because of the presence of breweries here. The region also hosts the maximum number of USA FDI-approved companies. The city is the major automotive hub. Pune is called the Detroit of India and Aurangabad is an extension of this region. The city exports to 72 countries and is also a prominent pharma hub.”

FROM DEALERS MARKET TO MANUFACTURING HUB Aurangabad was earlier known as a

Capturing the manufacturing opulence of Aurangabad, Infomedia 18 in association with Aurangabad Industrial Suppliers Association, organised a panel discussion on the investment lucrativeness and manufacturing competitiveness of Aurangabad. Acting as the prelude to the maiden edition of Engineering Expo Aurangabad, the panel discussion was truly an awe-inspiring and enriching experience for the manufacturing fraternity of Marathwada. A report…

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Marathwada stronghold all set to rule manufacturing

ARCHANA TIWARI-NAYUDU

Archana Tiwari-Nayudu (left) moderates the panel discussion comprising of Umesh Dashrati, Mukund Kulkarni, Mansingh Pawar, Milind Kelkar and Jayant Soni


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‘dealers’ market’ and now, it is also turning into a manufacturing hub. In this scenario, the dealer community is aligning to the growth prospects that newer opportunities will bring. Adding the dealers perspective in the discussion, Soni opined, “The shift is from traditional trading to techno trading. Now, most of the first generation techno traders are keeping pace with the growth of the sector. They are shifting their thought process and are now into solution selling. They are trying to understand the real need of the industry and are working very closely with the manufacturing fraternity even in terms of technical requirement of the industry. In this way, they are aligning themselves with the new age needs of manufacturing companies.”

Kelkar, the first generation entrepreneur who is now exporting to other countries, talked about how Aurangabad has changed for entrepreneurs and how the atmosphere

is conducive for the growth of new ideas and businesses. He elaborated, “I started my company, Grind Master, in 1984, when it was still considered to be a sleepy tourist town, and there was a shortage of technically everything. I used to travel every Monday to Mumbai to procure and purchase components & supplies to assemble a machine. My friends in Mumbai and Pune would often tell me that just because you belong to Aurangabad, you are starting a machine building facility there; but otherwise, there is no scope for growth in this region. I am happy to prove them wrong today. Just look around and all you will see is growth and potential for further growth.” He added, “But if we are growing, the world around us is growing even faster. So, we must keep pace with the growth of the world. I believe we need to train our workers, technicians, traders, sellers and marketing managers. That is the way to gain a strong foothold

in future.”Adding the advantage dimension,

Kulkarni informed, “CMIA has got the Marathwada Auto Cluster and is thus ploughing an investment of Rs80+ crore in the region, which will be invested in building state-of-the-art products and a process development facility. This will immensely help SMEs upgrade themselves to the world standards given the fact that individually they will not be able to invest so much on the product and process development. That is a big plus for the region, as thriving SMEs add the inclusive growth advantage to the region.”

Answering the volley of questions, the panel along with the audience of 80+, which included MDs, CEOs, dealers, manufacturers and SMEs, ascertained not only engaging, but also enabling discussion.

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50 Automatic weighing system 207

51 Automation 8, 41, 87

52 Automotive clamp 168

53 Axial flow fan 129, 159, 164 179, 199, 202

54 Back-geared autofeedradial drill 219

55 Back-geared fine feedmachine 219

56 Bag house 172

57 Ball bearing 26, 170

58 Ball check valve 16, 109

59 Ball valve 16, 109, 183, 208

60 Balls 183

61 Band saw blade 169

62 Band saw machine 174

63 Barcode reader 149

64 Battery-operated pallet truck 141

65 Bearing 158, 170

66 Bed mill 75

67 Belt conveyor andgravity roller 196

68 Belt sander 221

69 Belt 225

70 Bench grinder 207

71 Bench grinder-cum-polisher 207

72 Bench grinding machine 107

73 Bench polisher 207

74 Bend 208

75 BFT 192

76 Blower 129, 200

77 Blowers and fans 199

78 Boring machine 174

79 Brake motor COC, 53, 138

80 Brass cable gland 243

81 Brass components 243

82 Brass inserts 243

83 Brass meter parts 243

84 Brass parts 243

85 Brushless motors and drives 168

86 Building automation 8

87 Burnishing tools 28

88 Bush 109

89 Butterfly valve 16, 109, 183, 208

90 Cable and lead 49

91 Cable carrier 158

92 Cable clamp 239

93 Cable conduit 25

94 Cable connector 158

95 Cable drag chain 156

96 Cable for bus system 49

97 Cable glands 45, 89, 151, 156 179, 204, 207 239, 243

98 Cable ladder 159

99 Cable legs 151

100 Cable marker 239

101 Cable tie 45, 89, 160, 179 207, 239

102 Cable tray 159

103 Cable 43, 233-235

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1 Abrasive belt grinder 207

2 Abrasive belt tool 24

3 Abrasive power tool 24

4 Abrasives 87

5 AC contractors 203

6 AC drive 168, 202

7 AC gear motor 6

8 AC servo motor 6

9 AC servo 85

10 AC/DC brake andthrustor brake 156

11 AC/DC motor COC, 53

12 AC/DC panel 153

13 Accessories 10

14 Accls 43, 233-235

15 Ace-locked clampand safety system 187

16 Ace-slab damping plate 187

17 Acid tank 150

18 Acoustic enclosure 184

19 Adapter 213, 231

20 Adhesives and sealants 159

21 Adhesives 91

22 Advance engineering plastic 180

23 Advanced machine 5

24 Aerobridge installationand maintenance 207

25 Agitator seal 140

26 Air handling equipment 171

27 Air handling unit 186

28 Air treatment system 21

29 Air-operated diaphragmpump 172

30 Air-pollution controlequipment 185, 197

31 Airport equipment andservice provider 207

32 All-geared auto-feedpillar drill machine 219

33 All-geared auto-feedradial drill machine 219

34 Alloy steel cold-drawnseamless straight pipe 159

35 Alloy steel cold-drawnseamless straight tube 159

36 Alu-cera polymer 9

37 Aluminium casting 202

38 Aluminium high-precision component 243

39 Aluminium oxide ceramic composite 9

40 Aluminum extrusion 214

41 Anti-drip green house films 165

42 Anti-static spray 229

43 Apron conveyor 159

44 Aqua gas chlorinator 162

45 Aqueous cleaner 211

46 Auto belt and oil seal 115

47 Automatic drain valve 150

48 Automatic grinding machine 185

49 Automatic rolling shutter 23

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104 Cam follower 156

105 Carbide single-rollerburnishing tool 28

106 Carbide tool 213

107 Carbon steel cold-drawnseamless straight pipe 159

108 Carbon steel cold-drawnseamless straight tube 159

109 Cargo system and sortequipment 207

110 Carrier oil 211

111 Cast steel ball valve 188

112 Cast/extruded products 211

113 Casting 139, 202

114 Castor 191

115 Centerless grinder 189

116 Centerless OD burnishing machine 28

117 Centralised lubrication system 230

118 Centre drill 213

119 Centreless grindingmachine 164, 197

120 Centrifugal air blower 199

121 Centrifugal blower 180

122 Centrifugal fans & blowers 171

123 Centrifugal pump 39

124 CFT 192

125 Chain pulley block 138, 181, 250

126 Chain 115, 158

127 Chemical processequipment 150, 197

128 Chiller 190

129 Chuck 213

130 CI casting 149

131 Circular saw 221

132 Clamping and fixture element 168

133 Cleaning equipment 241

134 CNC cutting machine 8

135 CNC grinding machine 185

136 CNC hydraulic turretpunch press 165

137 CNC laser cutting machines 8

138 CNC lathe 27

139 CNC machine 19, 174, BIC

140 CNC oxyfuel cutting machine 8

141 CNC plasma cuttingmachine 8, 165

142 CNC press brake 165, 174

143 CNC synchro press brake 165

144 CNC tap chuck andtap adapter 231

145 CNC tap holder andpull stud 231

146 CNC tooling 213

147 CNC tools holder andpulley stud 231

148 CNC turning centre BIC

149 CNC turret punch press 205

150 CNC vertical machiningcentre BIC

151 Coating machine 8

152 Coating plant 8

153 Coating system 8

154 Coil spring 157

155 Cold storage systems 177

156 Collet chuck 213

S. No Product Pg No

157 Collets 213

158 Colour scanner 152

159 Commercial vehicle 131

160 Compact PCI standardand rugged board 5

161 Compensating cable 208

162 Complete foundry 117

163 Compound miter saw 221

164 Compressed air division 199, 211

165 Compressor FIC, 199

166 Conceptline wall-mounted enclosure 67

167 Conductivity meter 209

168 Cone pulley heavy-dutylathe machine 185

169 Cone pulley light-dutylathe machine 185

170 Cone pulley medium-dutylathe machine 185

171 Connector and cable assembly 20

172 Connector 10, 47, 158

173 Contactor 43, 233-235

174 Container crane 79

175 Container pump 172

176 Control cabinet 47

177 Control cable 208

178 Control panel 47, 153, 192 202, 210

179 Control system 47

180 Control valve 183

181 Conventional andmonoblock pump 152

182 Conventional precision lathe 27

183 Converter 153

184 Conveying blower 199

185 Conveyor and automationsystem 23

186 Conveyor 191

187 Coolant accessory 152

188 Coolant pump 152, 169

189 Cooling pad 163

190 Cooling system 93

191 Cooling tower 21

192 Copper bus bar 151

193 Cordless tool 221

194 Core technology 117

195 Counter and power supply 7

196 CPU board 5

197 Crab hoist 138

198 Crab 181

199 Crane 68, 138, 181, 204, 250

200 Crane-duty motor 104, 138

201 Crate 81

202 Crimping tool 151

203 Cross connection acc 10

204 Current sensors 192

205 Cushion dock shelter 23

206 Custom built gearbox 200

207 Custom-made cable 49

208 Cutoff machine 221

209 Cutter 221

210 Cutting machine 8

211 Cutting tool 195

212 CVC heat sink compound 229

213 CVC red insulating varnish 229

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214 Cylindrical grinder 197

215 Cylindrical grinding machine 164

216 Dampers for centre 159

217 Data cable 49

218 Data logger 209

219 Data logging software 153

220 Datalogic scanner 149

221 Demagnetiser 189

222 Demand controller 171

227 Demolition hammers 221

224 Diaphragm valve 16, 109, 208

225 Didactic equipment 47

226 Differential pressuretransmitter 20, 153

227 Digital almen gauge andalmen strip 29

228 Digital anemometer 209

229 Digital frequency meter 165

230 Digital lux meter 209

231 Digital panel meter 162, 171

232 Digital sound meter 209

233 Digital temperaturecontrollers 162

234 DIN connectors 207

235 Dip-pipe 16

236 Disa shot blast 117

237 Disc grinder 221

238 Disc 225

239 Discharge frame 159

240 Distribution board 12

241 Dock leveller 23

242 Dock shelter 23

243 Door systems 200

244 Doors 23

245 Double-drum andtriple-drum magneticseparator 189

246 Double-expansion verticalhoning machine 189

247 DPT with LCD display 20

248 Drawer magnet 189

249 Drill chuck arbour 213

250 Drill chuck 199, 211

251 Drill machine 18, 219

252 Drill mill 213

253 Drill 221

254 Drive 202

255 Drum controller andmaster controller 156

256 Drum pump 172

257 Drum-type magneticseparator 209

258 Dry vane pump 184

259 Dryer flash 145

260 Dryer spin 145

261 Dryer spray 145

262 Dust collector 203

263 Dust extraction systems 163

264 Earth leakage relays 155, 171

265 Economical pockettype meter 209

266 EDM oil 211

267 Elbow 16

268 Electric chain saw 221

269 Electric industry 178

270 Electric wire rope hoist 138, 166

S. No Product Pg No

271 Electrical and maintenance contractor 207

272 Electrical goods 160

273 Electrical measuringinstruments 153

274 Electrical products 45, 89, 179, 207

275 Electro cleaner 229

276 Electro-magnetic flow meters 153

277 Electro-mechanical vertical honing machine 189

278 Electronic connector 162

279 Electronic energy meter 171

280 Electronic process control instrument 201

281 Electronic timer 30-36

282 Electronics product 45, 89 179, 207

283 Electrostatic filter 203

284 Electrostatic oil cleaner 160

285 Element shrink disc 156

286 Elevator 250

287 ELMCBS 22

288 Encoder 7

289 End cap 208

290 End clap and shop 10

291 End mill 213

292 End plate 10

293 Energy management solution 171

294 Energy saving coggedand poly-V belt drive 115

295 Engineering plasticplug and socket 30-36

296 Engineering plastic product 178

297 Engineering plastics 211

298 EOT crane 138, 166, 250

299 EOT jib crane 68

300 EOT/HOT cranes 181

301 EPDM 155

302 Evaporative cooling system 129

303 Exhauster 200

304 Exhibition - Acmee-2012 232

305 Exhibition - ModernMachine Shop-2012 148

306 Expansion bellows 16

307 Explosive meter 203

308 External roller burnishing tool 28

309 Extruding 139

310 Face lapping machine for connection rods 189

311 Factory automation 8

312 Fasteners 186, 243

313 Feeder pillar 210

314 FEP/PFA/PVDF materials 109

315 Ferrous casting 214

316 Filter cock 208

317 Filter solutions 117

318 Filter 215

319 Filtration and separationproducts 191

320 Filtration net 215

321 Filtration 215

322 Finishing school summit 206

323 Fittings 109

324 Flameproof hoist 181

325 Flameproof motor COC, 53, 104

326 Flange mounting motor COC, 53

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327 Flap wheel 225

328 Flash dryer 145

329 Flat cable for submersible pump 49

330 Flat cable 208

331 Flexi panel 50

332 Flexible cables and wires 49

333 Flexible shaft grinder 207

334 Floating holder 231

335 Flow indicator 208

336 Flow meter 172

337 Fluid bed dryer vibratory 145

338 Fluid bed dryer 145

339 Fluro polymer 180

340 Flush bottom tank valve 188

341 Flush bottom valve 16

342 Foot valve 208

343 Force actuation 137

344 Forged components 214

345 Forged parts 243

346 Forging 10

347 Forklift truck 167

348 Freewheel-oneway-clutches 156

349 Frequency drive 210

350 Frequency meter 153

351 Fuel burner 199

352 Fuel savers 168

353 Fume extractor 203

354 Fume hoods 169

355 Gallery spray 145

356 Gantry crane 68, 138

S. No Product Pg No

357 Gap frame press 227

358 Gas alarm 203

359 Gas analyser 203

360 Gas control and regulators 183

361 Gas detection system 203

362 Gas detector 203

363 Gas distribution plate 159

364 Gas distribution screen 159

365 Gas monitor 203

366 Gas sensor 203

367 Gas spring 132

368 Gas train 183

369 Gaskets 109

370 Gate valve 188

371 Gear box 86, 166, 181

372 Gear coupling 163

373 Gear motor 86, 138, 166

374 Gear pump 62

375 Gear 86

376 Geared and flexible coupling 86

377 Geared head heavy-dutylathe machine 185

378 Geared head medium-dutylathe machine 185

379 General engineering plastics 180

380 Glide wheel 191

381 Globe valve 188

382 Goliath crane 138, 181, 250

383 Gomet bearing 26

384 Goods lift 68, 181

S. No Product Pg No

385 Goss laminated film 81

386 Gravity die casting 202

387 Green house fans 169

388 Grinder 164

389 Grinding machine 107, 164, 185, 197

390 Grinding media 9

391 Hacksaw blade and frame 169

392 Haconan-free cable 49

393 Hall/MR sensor 20

394 Handling system module 47

395 Heat shrink tubing 45, 89, 179, 207

396 Heat tracer 192

397 Heating element 182, 192

398 Heating jacket 192

399 Heating solution 215

400 Heavy-duty bearing 26

401 Heavy-duty castor 196

402 Heavy-duty CNC 199

403 Heavy-duty forged steel castor 196

404 Helical gearbox 166, 200

405 HF and RF co-axial cable 208

406 High alumina wear-resistant ceramic tiles 9

407 High-carbon chrome 183

408 High-carbon steel balls 183

409 High-density cartridge heater 192

410 High-discharge pump 152

411 High-efficiency standard motor 104

412 High-intensity rare earthmagnetic separator 209

413 High-intensity roller-typemagnetic separator 209

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414 High-precision turned part 243

415 High-pressure ball valve 188

416 High-pressure jet cleanequipment 166

417 High-pressure pump 152

418 High-pressure transducer 20

419 High-speed precisioncentre lathe 75

420 High-speed spindle motor 168

421 HMI 202

422 HMI/MMI display 168

423 Hoists 204, 250

424 Hold back 156

425 Hollow saw kits andaccessories 169

426 Home appliances 43, 233-235

427 Hopper magnet 189

428 Horizontal CNC lathe 75

429 Horizontal CNC machine BIC

430 Horizontal machiningcentre 19, BIC

431 Horizontal tube honingmachine 189

432 Hospital equipment 166

433 Hour meter 154

434 HRC fuse fitting 162

435 HSS tools bit and cutoff blade 169

436 Hump magnet 189

437 Hydraulic centerlessgrinding machine 197

438 Hydraulic cylinder 188, 204, 212

439 Hydraulic cylindrical grinder 197

440 Hydraulic cylindrical grinding machine 197

441 Hydraulic damper andfeed control 187

442 Hydraulic fitting 203

443 Hydraulic forging hammer 210

444 Hydraulic hose assembly 203

445 Hydraulic manual pallet truck 141

446 Hydraulic pallet truck 179

447 Hydraulic power pack 204

448 Hydraulic power plant 203

449 Hydraulic press brake 165, 174

450 Hydraulic press 210, 227

451 Hydraulic seal 77

452 Hydraulic shearingmachine 165, 227

453 Hydraulic surfacegrinding machine 185

454 Hygrometer 209

455 I/O junction box 150

456 ID and FD fans 168

457 Igniting electrode 9

458 Imaging and vision system 8

459 Impact drill 221

460 Impact wrench 221

461 Impeller 208

462 Incinerators 178

463 Inclinometer 59

464 In-cylinder sensor 59

465 Indoor and outdooraesthetic LED light 161

466 Induction heater 247

467 Inductive proximity switch 25

468 Inductive sensor 20

S. No Product Pg No

469 Industrial aerosol 229

470 Industrial air spring 187

471 Industrial automation 41

472 Industrial belt 115

473 Industrial ceramic 9

474 Industrial control andsensing device 7

475 Industrial cooler 21

476 Industrial crane 79

477 Industrial door 177

478 Industrial electric power distribution system 12

479 Industrial electronicplastic parts 180

480 Industrial fan and blower 159

481 Industrial fan 129

482 Industrial gas spring 187

483 Industrial grinding andcutting machine 139

484 Industrial heating element 182

485 Industrial hose 115

486 Industrial moulded product 81

487 Industrial shock absorber 187

488 Industrial starter 210

489 Inline drum-typemagnetic separator 209

490 Inline helical geared motor 104

491 Instant drying and curing technology 215

492 Instrument 49, 165

493 Instrumentation andcontrol 14, 15

494 Instrumentation cable 208

495 Instrumentation control panel 201

496 Interface module 10

497 Internal grinder 197

498 Internal grinding machine 197

499 Internal roller burnishing tool 28

500 Internals for electrostatic precipitator 159

501 Inverter 85

502 Inverter-duty motors 104

503 IR heating panel 192

504 Isolator and DBs 22

505 Isolator 57

506 Jamweld exothermicwelding machine 236

507 Jewellery polisher 207

508 Jib crane 138, 181

509 Jig saw 221

510 Joining 137

511 Joystick controller 59

512 Junction box wireless 20

513 Junction box 20, 67

514 Keyless transmission element 156

515 Knitting machine 202

516 Kuman machine interface 85

517 Label 149

518 Laboratory microscope 196

519 Ladder 166

520 Large diameter welded pipe 191

521 Large helical 104

522 Lathe machine 18, 174

523 Lathe 19, 185

524 Lawn mowers 170

525 Leak detector 203

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526 LED down lights 149

527 LED module pilot light 162

528 LED signal tower light 30-36

529 LED solar home light 161

530 LED solar road flasher 161

531 LED solar street light 161

532 LEDs 25

533 Legal IT service 249

534 Level controller 7, 173

535 Lift and conveyor cable 49

536 Lift truck service 79

537 Lift 250

538 Lifting magnet 189

539 Light lifting systems 79

540 Lightning arrestor 236

541 Limit switch 30-36

542 Linear position sensor 59

543 Linear potentiometer 59

544 Liquid pump 172

545 Liquid-ring vacuum pump 199

546 Load break switch 25

547 Load manager 171

548 Loader 167

549 Locomotive industry 178

550 Long branch cutter 164

551 Long neck pipe end 208

552 Lorry loader 167

553 Low pressure die casting 202

554 LVDTs 59

555 Machine tool accessories 231

556 Machined component 214

557 Magnetic coolant separator 209

558 Magnetic pulley 189

559 Magnetic rack 189

560 Marker plotter 10

561 Marker 10

562 Material handling equipment 73, 138, 141, 207

563 MCBs 22, 57

564 MCCBs 43, 233-235

565 Measuring and monitoring relay 7

566 Measuring instrument 153

567 Mechanical press brake 165

568 Mechanical seal 140

569 Mechanical vacuum booster 200

570 Medical 177

571 Metal cutting tool 103, Booklet

572 Metal working fluid 211

573 Meter 153

574 MGM brake motor 121

575 Micro PLC 85

576 Micro spot welding machines 207

577 Micro switch 30-36, 162

578 Micro-control switch 162

579 Mill lining block 9

580 Milling centre 19

581 Milling machine 18, 174

582 Milling-cum-drilling machine 219

583 Miniature circuit breakers 203

584 Miniature microswitch 162

585 Mist collector 203

586 Mobile control valve 204

587 Modbus 20

588 Modernisation 79

589 Modular PLC 85

590 Molding solution 117

S. No Product Pg No

591 Monorail trolley 181

592 Mops 225

593 Motherboard 5

594 Motion control 85

595 Motor and drive 41

596 Motor protection circuit breaker 25

597 Motor protection system 171

598 Motor vibrator 212

599 Motor COC, 53

600 Motor/pump protection relay 173

601 Motor-driven dosing pump 162

602 Motorised cable reeling drum 156

603 Motorised chain pulley block 181

604 Motorised worm gear unit 200

605 Mould and press toll accessories 154

606 Moulded furniture 81

607 Moulding 139

608 Moulds 81, 180

609 Mounting bracket 10

610 Mounting rail 10

611 Multi-core flexible cable 208

612 Multi-function meter 171

613 Multi-level car parking system 207

614 Multimedia union 132

615 Multi-stage centrifugal air blowers 199

616 Multi-stage pump 152

617 Needle roller bearing 26

618 Neoprene 155

619 Nibbler polisher and sander 221

620 Nitrile rubber products 155

621 Nitrogen gas generator 147

622 Non return valve 208

623 Non-ferrous casting 202, 214

624 Non-setting gasket and jointing compound 169

625 Office lighting system 43, 233-235

626 Ohms meter 153

627 Oil cooler 190

628 Oil seal 170

629 Oil 199

630 Online pH meter 209

631 O-ring 77

632 ORP meter 209

633 Over crank shearing machine 165

634 Overband magnetic separator 209

635 Oxyfuel cutting 165

636 Packaging films 81

637 Paint and plating instrument 245

638 Panel cooler 190

639 Panel meter 165

640 Panel 153

641 Parallel shaft helical geared motor 104

642 Part ejector 101

643 Partition plate 10

644 Parts for pollution control equipment 159

645 PBEGL geared motor COC, 53

646 PCM cable 208

647 PE regular sheets 197

648 Pedestal grinder 207

649 Pedestrian and rider-operatedcounter balanced pallet truck 141

650 Pedistar buffer 207

651 Perforated metal screen 159

652 Permanent magnetic chuck 189

653 Permanent magnetic drum pulley 209

654 Permanent magnetic drum-typeseparator 189

S. No Product Pg No

655 Petrachemicals polytyscne 81

656 PF controller 165

657 Phase failure relay 173

658 Phase monitoring device 152

659 Photo electric sensor 7

660 Photo sensor 20

661 Pick and move crane 167

662 Pickling tank 150

663 PID controller 153, 201

664 Pilot light 25

665 Pins and sockets 243

666 Pipe joint clamp system 196

667 Pipe light 186

668 Pipe 109

669 Piston rod 212

670 Plaining machine 189

671 Planner milling machine 174

672 Planning machine 155, 199

673 Plano miller 189

674 Plano milling machine 199

675 Plastic articles 180

676 Plastic extruder gearbox 200

677 Plastic industrial parts 180

678 Plastics piping system 81

679 Plat truck 191

680 Plate bending machine 165, 174

681 Plate magnet 189

682 Platform 166

683 Plug valve 16, 109

684 Plugs and sockets 25

685 Pneumatic and electric on/off valve 183

686 Pneumatic clamp 168

687 Pneumatic parts 243

688 Pole ring 208

689 Poly house & green house structures 168

690 Polyacetal 211

691 Polynets 215

692 Polyproplene tank 150

693 Polypropylene 211

694 Polyurethane 211

695 Portable coolant purifying system 101

696 Portable oil skimmer 101

697 Power connector 160

698 Power distribution panel 210

699 Power generation 122

700 Power magnet 189

701 Power monitoring relay 173

702 Power press 165, 227

703 Power system 93

704 Power tool 87

705 Power transmission accessories 115

706 Power ventilator 186

707 Powered ventilator 183

708 Powerline transducer 165

709 PP wind ventilator 186

710 Preci chuck 164

711 Precision moulds 180

712 Precision switch 25

713 Precision temperature control 153

714 Precision universal cylindrical machine 197

715 Press brake machine 227

716 Press technology 137

717 Pressed steel castor 196

718 Process automation and control equipment 47

719 Process controller 153

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720 Process cooling 122

721 Process crane 79

722 Process pump 154

723 Product assembly 214

724 Productivity Summit-2012 198

725 Products and components forautomotive industry 178

726 Proline modular enclosure 67

727 Protective packaging 81

728 Proximity sensor 7, 30-36

729 PTFE lined piping 16

730 PTFE lined system 16

731 PTFE 109, 192

732 PTFE/Teflon 211

733 PU parts 180

734 Pull stud 213

735 Pump automation product 173

736 Pump seal 140

737 Pump 39, 62, 172, 184, 199, BC

738 Punch press 205

739 Push button switch 162

740 Push button 25

741 PVC flap door 23

742 PVC flexible pipes and tubes 166

743 PVC strip door 23

744 Pyrolysis system 145

745 Pyrolysis 145

746 Quick-change tappingchucks and tap adaptors 231

747 Raciprocated oil-free compressor 75

748 Radial drill machine 219

749 Radio remote control 190

750 Random orbital sander 24

751 Rapid flexible door 23

752 Rapid roll-up door 23

753 Rapping bar assembly 159

754 RCCB 57

755 Reamer 213

756 Reaming and tapping machine 231

757 Rear cylinder hydraulicpress brake 227

758 Reciprocating and jigsaw blade 169

759 Reciprocating lubricatedcompressor 75

760 Recorder 209

761 Reducer 16, 208

762 Relay socket 162

763 Remote control forindustrial applications 190

764 Renewable and CHP 122

765 Retrofit 117

766 Reversible jaw 164

767 Rice rubber roll 115

768 Ride-on floor sweeper 185

769 Right angle buffer 24

770 Right angle die grinder 24

771 Rigid PVC film 81

772 Robotic cable 49

773 Rod 109

774 Roll 225

775 Roller burnishing tool 197

776 Roots blower 184

777 Rotary air filter 162

778 Rotary damper 132, 187

779 Rotary gear pump 62

S. No Product Pg No

780 Rotary hammer 221

781 Rotary joint and union 132

782 Rotary position sensor 59

783 Rotary potentiometer 59

784 Rotary shaft seal 77

785 Rotary switch 25

786 Rotating union 132

787 Router 221

788 RTDs 153

789 Rubber products 170

790 Rugged products 5

791 Safe earthing electrode 236

792 Safety and security system 203

793 Safety light curtain 7

794 Safety protection device 25

795 Safety shock absorber 187

796 Salt spray chamber 245

797 Sampling valve 16

798 Sand preparation 117

799 Scoop 208

800 Scr bess power regulator 201

801 Screen and table 156

802 Screw driver 221

803 Screw press 210

804 Scroll-type oil-free compressor 75

805 Seal 170

806 Sealant 91

807 Sealing system 212

808 Seamless pipe 191

809 Sectional overhead door 23

810 Self-balanced extractor arm 203

811 Semi-automatic saw 155

812 Sensitive part loading/unloading 101

813 Sensor 217

814 Separator plate 10

815 Servo motor 202

816 Servo system 93

817 Sewage pump 154

818 Shaft loading 101

819 Shear 221

820 Shearing machine 174, 227

821 Sheet metal machine 18

822 Sheet 109

823 Shielded cable 208

824 Shipyard crane 79

825 Shock absorber 132

826 Shot blasting machine 189

827 Shot blasting 29

828 Shot peening machine 29

829 Showel 208

830 Shunt 153

831 Side channel blower 199

832 Side lock adapter 213

833 Signal conditioner 59

834 Signal converter isolator module 201

835 Silicone 155

836 Single board computer 5

837 Single limit switch 25

838 Single point braze carbide tool 169

839 Siphon system 132

840 Sleeve bearing 26

841 Slipon flange 208

842 Slipring crane-duty motor COC, 53

843 Slotting machine 18

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PRODUCT INDEX


844 Small size ball bearing 26845 Smart turn electronic lathe 75846 SNU worm gear 86847 Socket and switch 10848 Soft starter 173, 202849 Solar lantern 161850 Solar power pack 161851 Solar water heater system 161852 Solderless terminal 45, 89, 179, 207853 Solenoid driven metering pump 162854 Solenoid valve 183855 Solid-carbide drill 103, Booklet856 Solid-carbide mill 103, Booklet857 Solid-carbide reamer 103, Booklet858 Solid-state relay 153, 227859 Sorting system and automation 207860 Spade 208861 Special application motor 104862 Special purpose machine 199863 Special tool 213864 Specialty chemical 229865 Spin flash 145866 Spirac cable 49867 Spiral-cum-helical gearbox 86868 Spot cooler 163869 Spot face roller 28870 Spray cooling system 145871 Spray cooling 145872 Spray gun 199, 211873 Sprayers/lawn mowers and rollers 159874 Spring-operated cable reeling drum 156875 Sprinkler systems 162876 SS high precision 243877 SS hose assembly 203878 Stainless steel pipes 191879 Stainless steel 183880 Steam boiler 192881 Steel ball 183882 Steel tube 212883 Straightening machines 189884 Super precision bearing 26885 Surface grinder 174, 185886 Surface grinding machine 185887 Surface raceway 160888 Surface treatment 91889 Suspension magnet 209890 Swing check valve 16, 109, 188891 Swing clamp 168892 Switch disconnector fuses 152893 Switch 5, 43, 57, 233-235894 Switchboard meters 153895 Switchgear 41896 Switching relay 7897 Synthetic lubricant 229898 System evaporator 145899 System spray 145900 Table top meter 209901 Tank 150902 Taper hole roller burnishing tools 28903 Taper shaft burnishing tools 28904 Tapping fluid 211905 TDS meter 209906 Technical ceramic 9907 Tees 16, 208908 Teflon parts 180909 Telephone cable 208910 Telescopic door 23911 Temperature and PID controller 168912 Temperature controller 7, 153913 Temperature sensor 153914 Temperature-resistant cable 49915 Tensioner nut 156

S. No Product Pg No

916 Terminal block 10917 Terminal strip 162918 Terminal 151919 Tester 153920 Testing instruments 196921 Textile and yarn trolley 166922 Thermal imaging camera 237923 Thermal pad 192924 Thermo meter 209925 Thermocouple 153, 192926 Thread cutting unit 191927 Thread gauge 164928 Thrust ball bearing 26929 Thyristorised power controller 153930 Tie mount 239931 Tilt sensor 59932 Timer 7, 173933 Toggle clamp 168934 Tool bit 169935 Tool kits and socket sets 196936 Tool room machine 18937 Tool 213938 Torque motor 104939 Total cooling solutions 122940 Tower crane 167941 Track roller 156942 Transfer trolley 181943 Transformer repair kit 188944 Transformer 153945 Transmission 87946 Tri lobe roots blower 200947 Trim handling system 199, 200948 Trimming knives 188949 Triplex plunger pump 154950 Trolley wheels and casters 166951 Trolley 191952 Tube sheet assembly 159953 Tube 109, 191954 Tubing accessory 47955 Tubus profile damper 187956 Turbine-driven pencil grinder 24957 Turkkit strip and sheet 192958 Turn mill centre 75959 Turned components 214, 243960 Turning centre 75961 Turret mill 75962 Turret punch press 205963 Twin castor 196964 Twin lobe roots blower 200965 Twin spindle vertical hydraulic

honing machine 189966 Twist drill 213967 UHMW-PE products 211968 Unbalance vibratory motor 156969 Unitech scanner 149970 Unitech terminal 149971 Universal input temperature scanner 153972 Universal quick change chuck 231973 Universal radial drilling machine 185974 UPS systems 160975 Used CNC turret punch press 205976 U-tube 191977 Vacuum booster pump 184978 Vacuum control 162979 Vacuum disc sander 24980 Vacuum system 184981 Valve body lapping 189982 Valve position transducer 59983 Valve terminal 47984 Valve 16, 47, 109, 150, 208985 Vane damper 199986 Vapour-resistant insulator 190

S. No Product Pg No

1039 Air supply products 209

1040 Brushed servo motion processor 212

1041 Drilling machine 213

1042 Electric chain hoist 208

1043 Grease manual lubricator 208

1044 Hot-melt application system 214

1045 Hydraulic shock absorber 171

1046 Infrared temperature sensor 214

1047 Integrated planning tool 215

1048 Multi-flute thread mills 210

1049 NC rotary table 210

1050 SCARA robot 211

1051 Speed and feed controller 171


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987 Varistor cabinet 67988 Velocity and feed controller 132989 Ventilation system and cleanroom system 203990 Ventilation system 129, 178991 Ventilator 213992 Vertical hydraulic honing machine 189993 Vertical machining centre 19994 Vertical turning lathe 199995 Vertical/horizontal machining centre 71996 Vibrating feeder 156997 Vibrating reed 153998 Vibrator 212999 Vibratory furnace chargers 1561000 Vision sensor 71001 Viton 1551002 VME standard products 51003 VPX standard and rugged products 51004 VTLs 1741005 Warehouse and distribution centre 1771006 Washer 2081007 Water faucet and tap part 91008 Water-ring vacuum pump 1991009 Welded pipe 1911010 Welding equipment 199, 2111011 Wheel assembly 1661012 Wheel barrow 1911013 Wheel chutes and accessories 1961014 Wheel 191, 1961015 Winch 681016 Wind mill gearbox 861017 Wind ventilator 1861018 Windmill 1781019 Wire connector 20, 45, 89, 179, 2071020 Wire rope drum 1661021 Wire rope hoist 1811022 Wireless crane controls 1901023 Wireless datalogger system 1991024 Wireless products 201025 Wireless receiver 201026 Wiring accessories 160, 2391027 Wiring duct 1601028 Wood working machine 181029 Work holding device 1791030 Worm drive hose clamp 1721031 Worm gear 861032 Worm gearbox 2001033 Worshop machine and accessories 181034 XMC/PMC 51035 Y-type strainer 16, 2081036 Zebra printer 1491037 Zebra ribbon 1491038 Zirconia polycrystal ceramic 9

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Sumitron Exports Pvt Ltd. 45; 89; 179; 207T: +91-11-41410631E: [email protected]: www.sumitron.com

Supreet Engineers Pvt Ltd 197T: +91-20-66307821E: [email protected]: www.supreetengineers.com


Supremo Line & Control 109T: +91-79-22205282E: [email protected]: www.supremoproduct.com

Suraj Limited 191T: +91-79-27540720E: [email protected]: www.surajgroup.com

Surface International 29T: +91-09413329749E: [email protected]: www.surfaceint.com

SVPC Automative Pvt. Ltd. 178T: +91-44-26254548E: [email protected]: www.svpc.co.in

Swajit Abrasives Pvt Ltd 225T: +91-240-2553787E: [email protected]: www.abracutindia.com

SYP Engineering Co Pvt Ltd 172T: +91-22-28489969E: [email protected]: www.sypco.co.in

Tandem Hydraulics Pvt. Ltd. 204T: +91-120-4159611E: [email protected]: www.tandemhydraulics.com

Techno Industries 181T: +91-79-25830742E: [email protected]: www.technoind.com

Teknic 25T: +91-22-26592392E: [email protected]: www.tecknic.co.in

The Indian Electric Co 53; cocT: +91-20-24474303E: [email protected]: www.indianelectric.com

The Jaws Mfg Co 164T: +91-20-26877842E: [email protected]: www.jawsindia.com

The Supreme Industries Limited 81T: +91-22-404130158W: www.supreme.co.in

Theeta Electricals Pvt Ltd 182T: +91-124-4387400E: [email protected]: www.theeta.com

Tox Pressotehnik India Pvt Ltd 137T: +91-20-66538300E: [email protected]: www.tox-de.com

Toyota Material Handling India Pvt Ltd 73T: +91-07838653304, E: [email protected]

Trident Pneumatic Pvt Ltd 150T: +91-422-2401376E: [email protected]: www.tridentpneumatics.com

Trident Precision International 212T: +91-11-41425326E: [email protected]: www.trident-precision.com


Trident Products Pvt Ltd 188T: +91-124-4300626E: [email protected]

Trident Tools Pvt Ltd 169T: +91 22 2884 7191E: [email protected]: www.magicut.net

Tussor Machine Tools Ind P Ltd 27T: +91-422-3200183E: [email protected]: www.pinachoindia.com

Ulka Services 168T: +91-9820637806E: [email protected]: www.ulkaservices.com

U-Tech Associates 101T: +91-80-23390309E: [email protected]: www.u-techindia.com

V. R. Valves Pvt Ltd 188T: +91-9825028180E: [email protected]

Vacunair Engineering Co Pvt Ltd 199T: +91-79-22910771E: [email protected]: www.vacunair.com

Van Spall Associateds (Cmp) Pvt.Ltd 122T: +91- 9176681158E: [email protected]: www.vanspall.co.uk

Venus Engineers 138T: +91-11-32222661E: [email protected]: www.venusengineers.com

Verve Enterprises 186T: +91-20-32517218E: [email protected]: www.verveenterprises.in

Vijay Machine Tools Pvt Ltd 207T: +91-22-24950886E: [email protected]: www.elmacovijay.com

Vinit Engimech Pvt Ltd 185T: +91-281-2312091E: [email protected]: www.balajilathe.com

Vision Hydraulics 203T: +91-40-27544732, 27540832E: [email protected]: www.visionhydraulics.com

Weldor Engineering Pvt Ltd 165T: +91-281-2360242E: [email protected]: www.weldor.com

Weldor Engineering Pvt Ltd 205T: +91-2827-252038E: [email protected]: www.weldorpunchpress.com

Wont Industrial Equipments 166T: +91-261-2894847E: [email protected]: www.wantindia.com

Yorks Strength Systems 155T: +91-11-27028452,011-27028453E: [email protected]


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