KIRLOSKAR BROTHERS LIMITED

Monoblock pumpsets - truly 5 Star

Pune, 14th January 2009:

Kirloskar Brothers Limited (KBL), the largest manufacturer and exporter of pumps and valves in the country, has been awarded 5 star rating for energy efficiency of Monoblock pumpsets from the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE).

This gives KBL the unique distinction of being the first pump manufacturer to receive 5 star rating for Monoblock pumpsets. This achievement has added yet another feather on the Company’s cap.

The criterion given by BEE for STAR rating was the overall efficiency of the Pump. 5 star indicates overall efficiency of 20% or higher than minimum IS requirement. The uniqueness of Kirloskar Monobloc pumps lies in their usage. These pumps can be used for agricultural, domestic and industrial applications.

Commenting on receiving the 5 star rating, Mr. G.M. Maheshwari, Vice President – Dewas Operations said “This is an excellent achievement by our team, which highlights our promise of Enriching Lives across the globe. Our continuous quest for excellence in the field of engineering drives us to new innovations.” He further said – “In KBL we believe in the philosophy of Saving Energy is Generating Energy and our focus is to produce energy efficient products, which will give the benefit of huge energy saving to our customers and makes KBL products their first choice.”

KBL pumps can save up to 30% more energy than most other pumps in the market. This has been demonstrated by various field energy audits.