Cascade - Glorious 100 years of Kirloskarvadi Railway Station

GLORIOUS 100 YEARS OF KIRLOSKARVADI RAILWAY STATION

Pursuing the small miles, achieving the big milestones.

CMD FOREWORD

This year marks the centenary of renaming the Kirloskarvadi Railway Station. We have been honoured by the India Post for KBL’s contribution towards nation-building and for releasing two special covers, "100 Years of Kirloskarvadi Railway Station" and “One District-One Product”. Also, a unique pictorial stamp with a picture of a KBL pump has been released to acclaim and highlight the significance of our Kirloskarvadi manufacturing facility.

My great-grandfather, Shri. Laxmanrao Kirloskar, envisioned and contributed to making India Atmnirbhar. He forever kept the spirit of “Swadeshi” philosophy at the forefront, establishing the first-of-its-kind industrial township ‘Kirloskarvadi’ for manufacturing engineering products in India.

The Kirloskarvadi railway station played a critical role in our successful journey because it was the only way to commute then, which helped us deliver the goods to the farmers, across households and several industries. In the initial years, the Indian Railways and India Post were the founding pillars of our key operations at Kirloskarvadi.

India received some of the earliest engineering products from Kirloskarvadi, which contributed substantially to India's development. And as we approach yet another year, we are focused on delivering on our promise to uphold the trust and honour that have been bestowed upon us and move nearer our purpose, “Transcending Boundaries. Enriching Lives.”

I wish you all a healthy and prosperous New Year 2023.

Chairman and Managing Director

Greetings to everyone,

It's a great pleasure writing to you again!

JOINT MD’S MESSAGE

Dear All,

Hope you are doing well.

We at KBL always strive to plan for the future, while deeply cherishing our roots. During the 100 Years of Kirloskarvadi station commemoration event and Kirloskarvadi factory, the Department of Post and Telegraph released the unique pictorial stamp with a KBL pump picture. Also, a special cover under the scheme of ‘One District-One Product’ was released to highlight the importance of Kirloskarvadi, as a centre for manufacturing pumps and spares was released.

Kirloskar pumps that are manufactured here are used by millions of farmers,

households, and across all industries. These are used in critical sectors like nuclear plants and Defence. The products manufactured at Kirloskarvadi are used in over 160+ countries around the globe, at many iconic structures in India and around the world like the Atal Tunnel, the Statue of Unity, the White House, Burj-al-Arab, the Shard, etc.

KBL has always been at the forefront of providing maximum value to customers through futuristic, ingenious, cost-effective, and energy-efficient innovations. With our products like PICO, a micro-hydropower generator, we are helping to illuminate every part of the country with our cutting-edge, energy-efficient, and environmentally sustainable innovations.

We are constantly working to create and deliver futuristic, energy-efficient products and are fully committed to our customers to provide the maximum value proposition. With the end of yet another successful year, we are delighted that our products are enriching lives, and we promise to deliver more efficient and future-driven innovations.

May the New Year bless you all with good health and happiness!

Ms. Rama Kirloskar

Joint Managing Director Kirloskar Brothers Limited and Managing Director - Kirloskar Ebara Pumps Limited

CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF KIRLOSKARVADI RAILWAY STATION

It was a moment of great pride and joy as we celebrated 100 years of the Kirloskarvadi Railway Station on 24th November 2022. But what made this moment memorable is when India Post released a unique pictorial stamp, the first of its kind in India, with a picture of the KBL pump and two special covers, the first to commemorate 100 Years of Kirloskarvadi Railway Station and the second to honour the contribution of Kirloskarvadi under the scheme of ‘One DistrictOne Product’.

It was on 15 th February 1922, when Kundal Road Railway Station, near Kirloskarvadi, Sangli district, was renamed Kirloskarvadi Railway Station, recognising the contribution of Kirloskarvadi in bringing economic and social growth to the region. However, it was the presence of this railway station that played a critical role in the successful journey of Kirloskar Brothers Limited.

In 1910, when Shri. Laxmanrao Kirloskar was selecting the location to establish Kirloskarvadi, it was a tough decision to make. Which part of Aundh state could one go to? It would make no sense if the location was far off from a railway station. It should not be desolate

and must have basic amenities such as water supply, roads, a market, and a post office in its vicinity. There was hardly any time to find out all this information. However, he decided to choose a location that had a railway station in its vicinity. If the railway station is there, other amenities will follow! The 36 acres barren land allotted to him for setting up the factory and the colony was about 200 metres away from the railway station, and that’s how the land got selected where the Kirloskarvadi is set up.

of Kirloskarvadi operation. However, it was also the presence of the Indian postal service at Kirloskarvadi that contributed to the success of the company. During those days, product orders and other communications were done only through the post.

Kirloskarvadi operation, many people came to meet him to see his work. Mr. Muise Moyse, the District Collector of Satara at the time, was one of them. He was fascinated by the work done by Shri. Laxmanrao Kirloskar and would always visit the factory when he camped around the area. After his retirement, as he was moving back to London, he asked for help from Shri. Laxmanrao Kirloskar to look after the family of one of his butlers of many years, Rajba Chabukswar, who had expired of a heart attack, and said that he would send monthly expenses for his family by cheque. Shri. Laxmanrao Kirloskar took over the responsibility but disagreed to accept any money for the deceased family’s wellbeing. During this conversation, one of the close associates of Laxmanrao requested Mr. Moyse to change the name of Kundal Road to Kirloskarvadi Railway Station, which was grandly celebrated.

The success of KBL and all Kirloskar Group companies that evolved from Kirloskarvadi, namely Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd. (KOEL), Kirloskar Electric Ltd., Kirloskar Pneumatic Ltd., etc., is attributed to the Kirloskarvadi railway station, as it was the only mode of communication to commute and for transportation of goods, which played a critical role in the initial year

Kirloskarvadi gave India some of the first engineering products like iron ploughs, pumps, engines, motors, compressors, and many more. These products went on to significantly contribute to the industrial and agricultural progress of India. But the success of these products happened due to the movement of raw materials and finished products through the railway station. Apart from this, Kirloskarvadi railway station was the only way of commuting for workers and people staying nearby that were critical to the success of KBL. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, V Shantaram, Baburao Painter, Dada Saheb Phalke, Bharat Ratna awardee Dhondo Keshav Karve, Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan, and many others have travelled by train to Kirloskarvadi.

Today, as we look back to 122 years of this glorious journey of Kirloskarvadi, we are immensely proud of what this factory has achieved over the years. Products that are manufactured here are used by millions of

farmers, households, and across all industrial sectors. They are used in critical sectors like nuclear plants and defence. The products manufactured at Kirloskarvadi are used in over 160 countries around the globe. They are used at many iconic structures in India and around the world, like the Atal Tunnel, the Statue of Unity, the White House, Burj al-Arab, the Shard, etc. It was at Kirloskarvadi that Shri. Laxmanrao Kirloskar dreamt and succeeded in making India Atmnirbhar. He was the earliest crusader of the "Make in India" initiative encouraged by the Indian government

recently. The success of Kirloskarvadi propelled KBL to become one of the most trusted brands in the world, creating a positive impact economically and enriching the lives of people. However, it was the Indian Railways and India Postal Department whose support during the early stage of Kirloskarvadi, remains the critical factor in the success of KBL. This honour bestowed on us by India post and Indian Railway has only made the journey etched eternally in our memories.

In what could trigger a revolution in generating power using a flowing stream of water, Shimla Jal Prabandhan Nigam Limited (SJPNL) and Kirloskar Brothers Limited (KBL) have successfully completed a pilot scheme capable of generating up to 3 kilowatts of clean and green power.

The pilot project was undertaken at a Water Treatment Plant in AshwaniKhad, Himachal Pradesh, by SJPNL where KBL’s PICO product, which is a Micro Hydropower generator, was put to use. This innovation has the potential to electrify remote locations and villages.

PICO is a compact and sophisticated version of ‘Pump as Turbine’ (PAT) which are small bundled units capable of generating power up to 5 kW by using a flowing stream of water from any source, like a river, or even reject water from a WTP or an STP.

With this innovative solution, KBL can help consumers generate hydropower. A spokesperson from Kirloskar Brothers Limited said, With this innovative solution, we

can help consumers generate hydropower of up to 500 kW from a running water stream with suitable head and flow availability. It is basically a pump running in reverse mode (as a turbine), which uses water to generate electricity. With decreasing coal reserves and rising levels of air pollution, we are more and more inclined towards harnessing natural, renewable resources for generating power. KBL has always strived to develop and promote innovative products. Developed by our R&D team, the PICO Micro Hydropower Generator can be used in hilly

areas and even in process industries as small hydropower generation plants.

Commenting on this milestone, Mr. Mandeep Gupta, Executive Engineer, Jal Shakti Vibhag, Shimla said, "This is an appreciated technology that can foresee enormous potential in the state. We'll be watching to see how this concept can maximise the department's and state's potential."

KBL’s PICO - Micro Hydropower generator was used in the pilot project.

Innovation has the potential to electrify remote locations and villages.

The green power will be a source for SJPNL’s campus lighting and other applications, reducing the dependence on traditional sources of energy.

Apart from generating power, these units can also be coupled directly to a pump using a coupling, gear, or pulley arrangement, which could be used to pump water from remote locations where the availability of power is a challenge. Therefore, we understand that this multi-purpose machine can be used for various applications, invariably supporting the whole gamut of energy conservation.

Shimla Jal Prabandhan Nigam Limited generates green power by using Kirloskar Brothers Limited’s PICO turbine and harnessing the potential energy of flowing water.

Pumping Indian Metro Rails

KBL supplies Hydro Pneumatic Pressure Boosting System (HYPN) pumps, FM/UL Fire-fighting pumps, and NS dewatering pumps to the Kanpur Metro Project .

KBL is among the leading providers of a wide range of pumping solutions and services for most of the leading Metro Rail projects in the country. We recently bagged an order to supply our Hydro Pneumatic Pressure Boosting System (HYPN) for water management. It will deliver intelligent water management to the metro. Based on the 'water on demand' concept, it supplies water with the required pressure where it is required. This significantly cuts electricity consumption, resulting in significant cost savings. The HYPN system can be managed

remotely from anywhere, anytime, making its maintenance convenient and easy.

KBL also supplied FM/UL fire-fighting pumps for fire protection and Non-clog (NS) pumps for sewage applications. The inbuilt NS pumps have a stainless steel impeller with high reliability, which will ensure smooth operations. These non-clog impellers allow for the smooth passage of solids and are available with single or multi-vanes in semi-open, enclosed, or free-flow designs to accommodate a wide range of applications.

KBL has been a preferred supplier of pumps for various applications in many metro projects in India, namely the Delhi Metro, the Jaipur Metro etc.

AQUA KNIGHT,

is the latest addition to the energyefficient pumps offered by KBL. It comes in two variants, AQUA 50 and AQUA 100, under the Bronze Series, which gives customers high value for money as they will get very good performance at an economical cost. It is designed and manufactured with the same quality standards as all other products from the company. AQUA KNIGHT consumes less energy due to its energy-saving design and comes with features like thermal overload protection (TOP), shielded ball bearings, dynamically balanced rotating parts, etc. Its light weight and compact design make it easy to carry anywhere. It offers head up to 33 m and discharge up to 1950 LPH.

PAMBA PUZHA,

a 0.5-hpm monobloc pump, promises to offer high efficiency and energy savings. Features like CED (Cathodic Electro Deposition) ensure protection from corrosion, resulting in a long life of the pump. Wide voltage and protection from overloading further enhances the life and results in low maintenance. It comes with a head up to 18 m and a discharge up to 1.9 LPS.

Benefits

Pamba Puzha - 0.5 HP Monobloc Pump

KBL Conquers New Horizon

KBL commissioned their largest bi-directional inclined Vertical Turbine pump set at Wageningen Pumping Station in Suriname. Wageningen is the lifeline of the Nickerie rice estate area in Suriname. It’s helping the community achieve food sufficiency and facilitating their

economic and social growth. The single-stage, bi-directional inclined VT pump model BHA2400S is operated with a bidirectional squirrel cage induction motor (weight 4.7 Ton) with RPM 594 and single-stage. It is majorly used in the irrigation of rice fields, drainage, disaster management, and flood control.

Supporting the Suriname Pumping Scheme

KBL has been one of the global leaders in providing pumps for irrigation, water supply, treatment, and drainage applications. With over nine decades of expertise, we have been providing fluid management solutions to customers around the world.

Recently, for the Wageningen Pumping Station, Suriname Project, the company provided its expertise in retro-fitment of the pump and electromechanical equipment. The KBL team provided technical support from concept to commissioning for the replacement of the pump set, electromechanical, and automation activities. The old unique pumping scheme in Suriname has inclined, bidirectional, vertical turbine pumps used for drainage and irrigation.

After visiting the Suriname Wageningen Pumping Site, the team supervised electrical activity and provided technical support for the pump set commissioning. A special effort was made to commission the pumping scheme through a VFD, as the pump is designed for variable speed and bidirectional flow. After the support, the pump set satisfactorily operated in drainage and irrigation mode in the presence of the client, the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries in Suriname, and Indian Government Officials.

Special Pumps for Special Applications

KBL supplies Concrete Volute pump at Jawaharpur Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited Super Thermal Power Station.

commissioned Pump Model CVP-NV2100 single-stage Concrete Volute pumpsets, which are water-lubricated and operated with HT synchronous motor.

Global Order Execution

KBL supplies Horizontal Split case pump to Israel.

KBL recently executed a major order for Mekorot Water Company Limited, one of its customers in Israel. For this prestigious project, we supplied a horizontal split-case pump for drinking water supply applications. The key factor is the pumps supplied has very high efficiency going up to 93%. The heads of the pumps are 45M (24UPH3) and 55M (36UPH2I). It has a discharge of 5000m^3/hr (24UP3), and 10000m^3/hr (36UPH2I). It has been tested for a high suction pressure of 7 bars.

order for a customer in the Middle East. Demonstrating our advanced technology, extensive production capabilities, and

commissioned Vertical Turbine Pump to Industrial Services SAOC Oman for Sea water intake application.

The end-to-end service takes the project from concept to delivery through design, manufacturing, and testing. KBL provides the know-how, skill, and technical expertise to develop customised solutions based around customers' unique requirements. At KBL, we continue to invest in R&D that helps us innovate and improve our solutions, working closely with customers to pre-empt and meet changing market requirements.

Successful Completion of Performance Testing of 1400mm Hydraulic Operated Pump Discharge Valve

At KBL, for the first time in the Valve Business Unit, a performance testing of 1400mm Butterfly valve in horizontal position was successfully completed by a hydraulic actuator. Suitable for variety of liquids and gaseous media in

water works, power plants, sewage plants, process industries, chemical and petrochemical plants for tight shut-off and control, Isolating and throttling services. Capable of manufacturing large-size valves up to 5000mm – testing, quality, and building on a long history of

solutions that set the standards, our technical expertise continues to evolve and excel.

Successful Design, Testing, and Installation of Pumps with Flywheel in Vertical Orientation

Kirloskar Brothers Limited and SPP pump jointly designed 3 off Flywheel pump set for UK water company Galliford Try and Yorkshire Water. A customised engineering solution was made to overcome potential inertia (surge suppression) in the system. Additionally, the

requirement was for a shear pin integrated with a flywheel of inertia of 260 Kg.m2 for surge protection and a breaking torque of 4000 Nm.

The methods of using surge suppression vessels were too expensive and were putting the project at risk.

SPP engineers designed a flywheel, which is the simplest and most effective solution to counter the effect of water hammer, which led the pump to gradually coast down, thus minimising large transient pressure surges (the Water Hammer Effect).

3D Prototype Engineering Design

Pump after built at Factory Test Bed Pump at Site Installation

Rodelta pumps and ABB motors

Rodelta Pumps International was selected by Shell to supply close-coupled pumps for the new Red2Green biofuel plant being constructed in Rotterdam. When planned production starts in 2024, the plant will produce 820,000 tonnes per year of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable biodiesel, which will reduce CO2 emissions by 2.8 million tonnes every year - the equivalent of taking one million cars off the road.

Close-coupled pumps are technically very demanding. Close coupling means that the

motor and pump are integrated into a single unit, with the pump impeller directly mounted on the motor shaft. The pump does not have its own bearings, and the motor’s bearings have to withstand all the forces generated. As the motor and pump are totally integrated, the motor and pump manufacturers work closely together to ensure that all tolerances are within agreed-upon specifications. Rodelta’s close-coupled pumps (OH5) are part of the company’s API range, a pump configuration defined in American Petroleum Institute standard API 610.

support the transition to low-emission biofuels.

KBL’s Dutch subsidiary and Dutch pump manufacturer, Rodelta , in collaboration with ABB , recently redesigned its close-coupled range, enabling a contract to supply pumps for one of Europe’s largest biofuel plants.

Complete hydraulic redesign

"A new edition of the API standard was released in early 2021, and this was a great opportunity for us to launch our new hydraulic redesign of OH5 pumps," says Ronald Dijkers from Rodelta. "It was a big project.

We carefully studied the new requirements and worked closely with ABB to optimise

our solution. "ABB redesigned the motors according to our specifications."

Rodelta’s OH5 range previously consisted of inline pumps, but as part of the redesign, they added ‘U-turn’ versions with the suction and discharge connections on the same side. The same ABB motors are used for both versions.

Small footprint and low maintenance

Important benefits of OH5 pumps are that they have a much smaller footprint than horizontally mounted pumps, and therefore save space. Close-coupled pumps do not have a gearbox or other coupling, which eliminates alignment issues and avoids wear problems related to mechanical components. These factors have made close-coupled pumps increasingly popular,

especially in chemical, oil, and gas applications, and sales have risen rapidly in recent years.

In addition to a batch of engineered pumps for Shell’s high-profile Red2Green plant, other recent successes for Rodelta’s close-coupled pumps include seven new U-turn pumps for a second Shell project in the Netherlands, as well as 38 pumps for a project in Southeast Asia.

“Excellence in Sustainability 2022 ” award

Continuing its award-winning legacy, Kirloskar Brothers Limited’s Sanand plant has been awarded as the winner for "Excellence in Sustainability 2022" in the large category by Manufacturing India Today . This award symbolises the spirit of Kirloskar Brothers Limited towards enriching lives and encouraging sustainability in the country.

Pune Best Employer Brand Awards 2022

KBL received the "PUNE BEST EMPLOYER BRAND AWARDS 2022" from the World Federation of HR Professionals, which was recently held at Vivanta, Pune. This award is received as recognition for translating and combining vision with action for HR strategy. Cultivating competencies to enable building the organization to be future ready and recruitment strategies, employee benefits and recognition, women empowerment and CSR initiatives.

Inventions that envision a brighter future

With the grant of many patents, it is proven that our focus has always been on innovation and providing superior value to our customers. KBL recently received a patent for electrical motor assembly. This patent is pertinent to electrical motors for effective cooling, and our CRED and legal teams mainly contributed to achieving this milestone.

Kirloskar Brothers Limited showcased

signature products at

the recently concluded IFAT India 2022 in Mumbai on 28 th to

30 th September 2022

KBL showcased innovative products at the recently concluded IFAT 2022, a trade fair for water, sewage, refuse, and recycling held in Mumbai. Our signature products were on display, including Auto Prime pump, Non-clog submersible

pump, Multi multi-stage, multi-outlet (MSMO) pump, Low Lifecycle Cost (LLC) pump, Vertical Turbine pump and Hydro-Pneumatic Pressure Boosting (HYPN) system. We also showcased our innovative microhydro power generator - PICO and

cloud-based remote pump monitoring system - KirloSmart. Some of our valves were also showcased during the event.

However, the highlighting part of the event was the live demonstration of electricity generation using our innovative micro-hydropower generator- PICO integrated with HYPN and KirloSmart (our signature cloud-based remote pump monitoring system).

Our range of Valves at display, namely the Large Butterfly Valve and Sluice Valve, along with other Valves including the Dual Plate Check Valve, Tamperproof Kinetic Air Valve, Suction Diffuser, and Triple Duty Valve. Apart from being one of the global leaders in providing pumping solutions, Kirloskar Brothers Limited is also a leading Valve manufacturer.

Kirloskar Brothers Limited actively participated in the KISAN Fair 2022, one of the largest agricultural exhibitions in India. On December 14, it was hosted at the Pune International Exhibition and Convention Center in Moshi. Farmers and everyone associated with the agriculture sector were quite thrilled about the 31 st edition of the KISAN series, which was being held on a large scale for the first time since the COVID-19 epidemic. The live display of pumps was the key highlight of the event. During this exhibition, KBL demonstrated a wide range of pressure-boosting pumps.

Kirloskar Brothers Limited participated in the ‘Make in Odisha Conclave’ in Bhubaneswar from 30th November to 4th December. We showcased our signature energy-efficient LLC (Lowest Life-cycle Cost) series pumps and Solar Pumping System. The key highlight was the live demonstration of power generation through a pump set that includes Hydro Pneumatic Pressure Boosting Pump (HYPN), PICOMicro Hydropower generator, and KirloSmart, a Remote Monitoring System. The unit demonstrates how PICO can be used to generate electricity in remote areas and industrial setups where a flow of water is available.

KBL participated in 28th Indian Plumbing Conference 2022 at Deccan College Grounds, Pune from 1st to 3rd December. At our stall, we exhibited an exclusive range of pressure boosting pumps and systems such as K-Booster, CPBS, HYPN along with various industrial and domestic pumps. The PICO - Micro Hydropower generator and Remote Monitoring System - KirloSmart™ is showcased which is gathering lots of attention from the visitors.

KBL received a huge footfall at ‘KRISHITHON’ India's Premier Agriculture Trade Fair which happened from 26th - 28th November 2022 at Nashik. The Agro exhibition was a great opportunity for us to connect with customers and showcase our wide range of pumps for agricultural and domestic applications.

SPB Dealers’ Conference in Goa

The Small Pump Business (SPB) team organized a "Dealer Conference" in Goa for the Central and West Zones with 100 dealers. The event started on the first day with a RO-wise panel discussion between dealers and the KBL team.

Two products were launched during the session: viz Pamba Puzha (orders secured for 400 units) and KS6-180.

The meeting concluded with an awards ceremony felicitating the top-performing dealer for fiscal years 2021-22

Diwali & Navratri Celebration

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Inauguration of New BPO Office

Company Expands Operations

On November 14, 2022, the new BPO office in Pune, serving the SPB-CSS Sector, was inaugurated by Mr. Ashok Jade, AVP and Head of Information Technology. KBL is committed to serve its clients in a better way and is excited to expand its operations. The company looks forward to grow and thrive in the future.