KSB Pumps opens plant for power sector

KSB Pumps Limited inaugurated its 6th Manufacturing base – The Energy Pumps Division at Shirwal, near Pune.

This new facility of KSB Pumps Limited is housed in an overall plot area admeasuring 100,000 sq. metres. The first phase that was inaugurated is with a covered area of 16,500 sq. metres and which has been completed in a record time of 10 months.

Key features of this plant is the material handling capabilities of up to 80 tonnes; power availability expandable up to 10 MW from 6 MW; can easily handle products up to 13 meters height; Assembly and final aggregate is in a dust free environment by pressurizing the shop; state-of-the-art testing facilities include – hot water testing; thermal shock; dry running; string test etc. zero discharge facility making the plant environment friendly.

KSB has plans to further expand this facility by yet another 6,500 sq. metres by early 2018 to complement capacities of their Chinchwad plant and be fully prepared to sync with the emerging and accelerated growth needs of the Indian energy majors and the market needs. The third phase of this project admeasuring yet another 6,500 sq. metres of covered area is for future expansion; and will be implemented, as the need arises.

During his address Mr. Jain – Managing Director of KSB India said, “Whether we manufacture pumps for bore wells or for Gen-next Power Plants, the manufacturing systems and practices are such that the highest standards of customer need oriented design are seamlessly translated to world renowned manufactured quality. This commitment to innovative design translating to reproduce defect free manufacturing and we at KSB are committed to and are known for.”