India-based KOOT, part of the EKKI Group owned by the Arumugam family, has been honoured as a Finalist for the “Supplier of the Year” Award at the prestigious Pump Industry Awards (PIA). KOOT supplies critical components and sub-assemblies to leading global pump and motor manufacturers. The Pump Industry Awards, presented by the British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) in collaboration with key European industry leaders, recognize excellence in technical innovation, sustainability, customer focus, and supply chain leadership. Hosted in Burton upon Trent, United Kingdom, the PIA is one of the industry’s…
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Kirloskar Brothers strengthens manufacturing capacity; renewables power 80% of new facility
Kirloskar Brothers Limited (KBL), a leader in fluid management solutions, has inaugurated a new factory building at its Kaniyur Manufacturing Facility in Tamil Nadu. This expansion marks 100 years since KBL manufactured and installed India’s first centrifugal pump in 1926. The new facility is designed to enhance productivity and operational efficiency, enabling KBL to meet growing domestic and global demand while maintaining high quality standards. A significant highlight of the facility is its commitment to sustainability. Approximately 80% of its electricity requirements are met through renewable energy, reducing carbon emissions by 122.5 tCO₂e and…
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