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Upgrading India's testing facilities is top priority
Founded in 1948, Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers' Association (IEEMA) is the representative national organisation of manufacturers of electrical, professional electronics and allied equipment. Amitabha Sarkar, who chairs the Switchgear & Control Gear division in IEEMA, speaks on the critical switchgear and control gear industry—the current trends, challenges faced and prospects. Sarkar says that although the Rs.8,500- crore switchgear is contemporary, more investment could be made in R&D and innovation. An interview by Venugopal Pillai. More>>

The need for low-loss EHV networks is fast increasing
OVAC Switchgear Services Pvt Ltd, based in Nashik, is a service agency for reputed multinational switchgear manufacturers like ABB, Crompton Greaves and Schneider Electric. In the past 15 years of its existence, OVAC has consistently expanded its services portfolio and geographical presence, and is now diversifying into engineering and consultancy services. More>>

Indian industrial switches are of global quality standards
Switron Devices is a Nashik-based manufacturer of LT control switches and specializes in making non-standard customized switches for the industrial and power sector. P.M. Limaye talks more on the company's activities and a host of issues affecting the switches industry. He maintains that customized switches do not face competition from Chinese suppliers and that Indian industrial switches definitely match up to global standards. An interview by Venugopal Pillai. More>>

We do not just fabricate switchgear panels, we design them
Switch Build Engineers, based in Pune, specializes in the manufacture of low & medium voltage switchgear, and engineering of automation solutions. Since its inception in 1992, the company has established a reputation as a reliable and competent electrical switchboard in both the domestic and international markets. More>>

There is need to design products with sustainable energy options
US-based Kohler Power Systems, the world's third largest generator manufacturer, entered India in May 2008. Sanjay Bondre speaks to Shalini Nair on Kohler's Indian operations and why Kohler has arrived and is here to stay. In line with the positive signs seen in the Indian economy, Kohler Power Systems has witnessed strengthening demand for the gensets in industrial, commercial and hospitality segments. More>>

Our transformer business will gross revenues of Rs.650 crore in 4-5 years
In late June this year, electrical engineering product company Raychem RPG Ltd firmed up a deal with Hexaformer AB of Sweden to manufacture its patented brand of transformers in India. Hexaformer holds the patent for its brand in 30- odd countries and the pact with Raychem RPG will help the Swedish company outsource production for the European market through India. More>>

Power equipment will be our biggest growth driver
Headquartered in Bhopal, Micaply, has been servicing the power and transport industries both in India and abroad. Incorporated in 1986, the company provides electrical insulation that finds application in a multitude of products like traction motors, transformers, hydro turbo generators, switchgear, braking resistors, etc. More>>

‘We, in Telvent, are very optimistic about the Smart Grid market in India’
Shortly after Telvent announced its agreement with Larsen & Toubro for a turnkey order from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co Ltd Electrical Monitor interacted with Jesus Manuel Rios Odero, Vice President-Electrical Business, Telvent More>>

Power utilities should trust their suppliers and understand their actual difficulties
With a standing of over five decades, Kolkatabased Marsons is India's leading producer of power and distribution transformers with 1.5 More>>

SDPD implementation in the Indian power industry has grown significantly
Bangalore-headquartered ANSYS Software Pvt Ltd is a wholly-owned subsidiary of ANSYS, Inc, USA. Founded in 1970, ANSYS, Inc, develops More>>

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