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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>>
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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. Mangesh Apshankar talks about the company's activities and highlights that as the complexity of Indian T&D networks increases, fault levels threaten to rise, and hence there is need for technically-competent maintenance and servicing. An interview by Venugopal Pillai. More>>
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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>>
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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. Kumar Bose, drawing upon his vast experience, talks about a host of issues ranging from what defines a good switchgear design to his company's expansion plans. Bose also emphasizes that engineers should take utmost care while designing switchgear panels, so as to achieve international quality standards. An interview by Venugopal Pillai. More>>
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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. In the worldwide market for power solutions, which stands at $10 billion, India's share would exceed 10 per cent, he notes. More>>
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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. Electrical Monitor caught up with Ramani Kasi, President, Raychem RPG Ltd, to know more about the agreement and how it would shape up Raychem RPG's transformer business. In an interaction with Venugopal Pillai, Kasi asserts that the collaboration will be very instrumental in helping RPG Raychem attain its goal of Rs.650 crore of transformer business revenue over the next 4-5 years. More>>
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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>>
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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 lakh transformers installed nationwide. Akhilesh Kotia discusses the manufacturing capabilities of Marsons and its future plans, apart from providing key insights into why the transformer industry will always be a critical component of India's socio-economic growth. More>>
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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 and globally markets engineering simulation software and technologies widely used by engineers, designers, researchers and students across a broad spectrum of industries and academia. Gautam Dutta expounds the intricacies of simulation driven product development (SPDP) and its growing relevance to the Indian power sector. More>>
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