10th March, 2025, marked a historic milestone as Kirloskar
Brothers
Limited (KBL) celebrated 115 years of Kirloskarvadi, one of India’s first industrial
townships. Established in 1910 by the visionary Shri Laxmanrao Kirloskar, Kirloskarvadi has
evolved from barren land into a thriving industrial and engineering hub, playing a key role
in India’s manufacturing sector. This milestone is a testament to over a century of
pioneering innovations, sustainability and contributions to nation-building.
Kirloskarvadi serves as the mother plant of the Kirloskar Group,
encompassing everything from foundry and machining to assembly and testing of pumps.
Kirloskarvadi is also a leader in green manufacturing, demonstrating
KBL’s commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. Its 13.5 MWp solar
project generates approximately 20 Million units of clean energy annually, substantially
increasing its renewable energy usage from 25% to 75%. Additionally, the facility harnesses
4.5 MW of wind energy.
From a small factory shed in 1910, Kirloskarvadi has grown into the
backbone of KBL’s global operations, with the Company now operating 17 manufacturing
facilities worldwide. KBL’s evolution from being India’s leading pump manufacturer to a
global leader in fluid management solutions is remarkable.
As Kirloskarvadi completes 115 years, KBL remains committed to
innovation, sustainability and national development. The journey of Kirloskarvadi – marked
by resilience, determination and excellence – will continue to drive progress for
generations to come. Here’s to 115 years of success and many more ahead.
EXHIBITING OUR MANUFACTURING PROFICIENCIES
A wide range of Energy-Efficient and Lowest Lifecycle
Cost (LLCTM ) pumps
Equipped to meet growing demands of local and global
customers with 17 Manufacturing Facilities (10 Domestic and
7 Overseas)
Supported by an integrated and best-in-class network of:
05 APOEMs 650+ Authorised Service Centres
16,200+ Channel Partners in India
250 Channel Partners overseas
ONE OF THE ASIA’S LARGEST HYDRAULIC RESEARCH CENTRE
Housing one of Asia’s largest hydraulic research centres at
Kirloskarvadi for testing pumps at duty conditions up to 5,000 kW and with up to 50,000
m3/hr discharge.
MANUFACTURING INITIATIVES IN FY 2024-25
Approach on Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
- KBL Dewas plant won the “Award for Excellence in Consistent TPM
Commitment”
- Conducted various workshops with live cases on Karakuri
kaizens, PM Analysis and Figure of Eight method, JH Step 4-5-6 at plants based on
their progress and need
- AGILE methodology was developed and adopted for meeting the
fluctuating market demand with optimal utilisation of resources and capacity
OUR STATE-OF-THE-ART MANUFACTURING FACILITIES
Kirloskarvadi:
- Location: Kirloskarvadi, Maharashtra
- Capacity: 6,000+ pumps/month
- Key capabilities: In-house foundry with
NDT facilities,
NABL Accredited Lab, Largest pump testing facility, Pattern-less casting
manufacturing, customised pump and pumping system/solution provider
- People strength: Employee with core
competencies and
rich work experience. 3,000+ including staff, associate & contractual
Dewas
- Location: Dewas, Madhya Pradesh
- Capacity: Approx. 78,000 pumps/month,
rating from 0.5
HP to 30 HP
- Key capabilities:
- First company in Indian market which provides
CED coated components which is best-in-class technology & prevents
from rust & enhances component life
- Wide voltage range
- Manufacturer of Energy-Efficient pumps of IE4 &
IE5
- In-house foundry with approx. 1,150 MT capacity
- People strength: 1,000+ including staff,
associate &
contractual
Kaniyur
- Location: Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Capacity: Approx. 1.6 Lakh pumps/month,
rating from 0.5
HP to 2 HP
- Key capabilities:
- Women operating plant
- Manufacturing capability of Mini series &
Monobloc pumps
- People strength: 158+ People including
staff, associate
& contractual
Sanand
- Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- Capacity: Approx. 25,200 pumps/month,
rating from 0.5
HP to 60 HP
-
Key capabilities:
- First submersible pump Company in Indian market
which provides CED coated components which is best-in-class
technology and prevent from rust and enhance component life
- Wide voltage range
- Manufacturer of Energy-Efficient pumps of BIS &
BEE approved models – approx. 400+
- Zero Liquid Discharge plant
- 30% Renewable Energy used in plant operation
from 165 kW solar power plant
- People strength: 200+ People including
staff, associate
& contractual
Shirwal
- Location: Shirwal, Maharashtra
- Capacity: Approx. 2,000+ Products
including HYPN,
KirloSmartTM, CPBS and K-Booster, HVAC Panels, Fire IoT panels
- Key capabilities:
- SCADA based HYPN system test setup
- KirloSmartTM panel test setup
- People strength: 30+ People including
staff, associate
& contractual
NEW AND ADVANCED MACHINES
- Installed laser marking machines to improve product
aesthetic and productivity
- Dynamic balancing machine to measure and correct the
imbalance in rotating components
- Drill resharpening machine for efficient and precise
cutting
- Tool presetter to measure and verify tool dimensions
- Installation of DISA sand mixer machine for higher
process efficiency
- Automation of pump performance testing machine
- Installation of liquid paraffin oil dispensing unit
- Automatic motor testing for three-phase and
single-phase mini-series pumps implemented
- Automatic performance testing implemented for
mini-series pumps both three-phase and single-phase
- Auto cut-off for charging points to save electrical
energy
- Mechanical test set-up upgraded for testing of 3 pumps
simultaneoulsly
SYSTEM CERTIFICATIONS
Total quality management enabled manufacturing facilities
certified for Integrated Management System comprising (HO and all 5 KBL Plants)
PRODUCT CERTIFICATIONS
- IS 9079 for Monobloc Pump Sets
- IS 14220 for Openwell Submersible Pump Sets
- IS 12225 for Centrifugal Jet Pumps
- IS 6595 for Horizontal Centrifugal Pumps
- BEE Star Rating
- FM/UL Certification for Valves
- IS 8034 Borewell Submersible Pumpset
- CE Marking for all Kirloskarvadi Pumps
- IS 210 quality and excellence in manufacturing Grey
Iron Castings at Kirloskarvadi and Dewas
- Regenerative self-priming pumps (IS 8472)
- Motors for submersible pumps (IS 9283)
CII GREENCO CERTIFICATIONS
- Dewas - GreenCo Gold certification
- KPML (Stamping Unit) - GreenCo Gold
certification
- Kirloskarvadi - GreenCo Silver certification
- Sanand and Kaniyur - GreenCo Bronze
certification
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Demand for manufacturing energy efficient pumps
The small pump segment, which was strategically restructured
in FY 2022-23 in response to the changing market situation and previous
learnings, continues to report more achievements. With large-scale acceptance
and a growing requirement for ‘energy saving products’, KBL’s energy-efficient
pumps are more and more in demand.
Enhancing Green Manufacturing
- Coke operated Cupola Furnace has been replaced with
Induction Furnace at Kirloskarvadi Foundry
- Induction furnace panels replaced with new and more
efficient IGBT panels at Kirloskarvadi Foundry
- GreenPro certified products
- Enhancement of renewable energy
DIGITAL MANUFACTURING
- Digital transformation has played a crucial role in our quality
initiatives. Strategic investments in Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR),
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT) and 3D Printing have
significantly impacted product quality and also created additional revenue streams
- 6 Channel Digital Display LPG Leak Detection system at Sanand
- Network Barcode Printers at Sanand
- ERP Integration
AWARDS & ACCOLADES (PLANT-WISE)
Kirloskarvadi
- WeldFab Tech Award 2024 for an outstanding contribution
to the field of welding and fabrication technology. At the event, we
showcased our Valve Robotic Welding Project, which welds the valve seat area
with Inconel alloy, ensuring high precision and defect-free weld deposits,
while significantly reducing production time
- Asian Power Awards 2024 for our business excellence
case study on the Concrete Volute Pumping solution for the 2x660 MW
Jawaharpur thermal power plant
Dewas
- TPM Consistency Award from Japan Institute of
Management
- National level Golden Peacock Award in Quality
Management
Sanand
- The Silver Award in the National Awards for
Manufacturing Competitiveness (NAMC)
Kaniyur
- The Silver Award in National Awards for Manufacturing
Competitiveness (NAMC)
- Two Gold and One Silver award in QCFI Chennai Chapter
- The Outstanding Award from NCQC (National Council for
Quality Circle) Gwalior Chapter
KEPL
- TPM Excellence Award by Japan Institute of Management
SPP Pumps, UK
- Pump industry award by British Pump Manufacturers
Association (BPMA)
Prestigious Gold Award at IEI Industry Excellence Awards 2024
KBL has been honoured with the esteemed Gold Award in the
Manufacturing and Processing category at the 17th IEI Industry Excellence
Awards
2024 organised by The Institution of Engineers (India). This recognition highlights
our outstanding contributions to sustainability, digital transformation and
engineering innovation.
OUR INDIAN SUBSIDIARIES AND JOINT VENTURE COMPANIES
KARAD PROJECTS AND MOTORS LIMITED (KPML)
Key Highlights
- Installed auto clitting, higher frame welding machine
for stack operation at Stamping Division
- Installed programmable TIG welding machine for
Healthcare Stators at Stamping Division
- Extended the range in Firefighting Motors, IE4 and IE5
Motors
- Developed manufacturing capacity of GKW Drive Unit
Assembly at component division
New Products Launched:
- New Submersible Turbine Pumps for Petrol Pumps
- IE4 Motors
- Oil Filled Submersible Line
- GKW Drive Unit Assembly
- Established shaft manufacturing capacity up to 1,000 mm
Length and 90 mm Outer Diameter
- Increased impeller machining capacity (1,500
Nos./Month) at component division
- Improved productivity of keyway manufacturing by 17% by
introducing high speed cutter at component division
- Special machines developed for Laser Welding, Laser
Marking, Potting, Helium Testing, Forming and others, for STP Line at motor
division
Awards & Accolades:
- Received Zero PPM Award from an OEM customer for
Stamping Division
The Kolhapur Steel Limited (TKSL)
Key Highlights
- State-of-the-art in-house manufacturing and
testing/inspecting capabilities
- Job rotation drive has yielded positive benefits in
terms of skill enhancement
- Digitilisation of various process like Vendor
Development, People Performance Management System
- Overall satisfaction rating of 92% in vendor perception
survey
Kirloskar Corrocoat Private Limited (KCPL)
Key Highlights
- Preferred choice of customers for protecting their
capital assets by use of KCPL products and services
- Plant carry out protection of Pipeline, Structures as
well as Pumps. GE Power has been entrusting KCPL for protecting FGD systems
- KCPLs flagship products are Polyglass 100, Polyglass
VEF, Corrothane XT for protection of pipelines, tanks, FGD equipments.
KCPL’s Fluiglide system is a hit amongst customers for providing power
savings of their pumps
- KCPL’s new product Rezorect has been introduced to
address abrasion resistance requirement of slurry pumps. The products are
under testing and will be launched commercially soon
- Highest ever production in RIL PV Solar Site in a
month: 12,542 Sq. M. pipeline external & internal coating
- Successfully completed coating of various FGD (Flue Gas
Desulfurisation) Absorbers at customer sites
- Deployed special refrigerated containers at customer
sites for storage of coating materials under controlled conditions,
maintaining temperature below 20°C
Kirloskar Ebara Pumps Limited (KEPL)
Key Highlights
- BB5 Pump with mixed hydraulics supplied to IOCL
pipeline Division Noida
- BB5 Pump with improved efficiency developed & supplied
to Oil India Ltd, Assam, India
- Upgradation of Dorries VTL spindle from DC drive to AC
drive & replaced obsolete Siemens 840DiSL controller by Fanuc OITF Plus
controller to eliminate electronic waste to increase machine efficiency
