From Strength to Strength
Dr Jairam Varadaraj, Managing Director, Elgi Equipments Ltd, in this thoroughly insightful interview with MMIโs Editor-in-Chief Soumi Mitra, shares the companyโs evolution, highlights its key milestones and expanding global footprint, underlines the importance of innovation, R&D, and sustainability, and applauds the technology team, helping us gain a deeper understanding of the company and its trajectory.
READ MOREELGi air compressors meet the industry benchmark for noise levels
Construction equipment operators consider several essential factors to ensure they select the right equipment for their specific needs. These factors include performance and efficiency, productivity, portability, power source, airflow and pressure, durability, noise level, maintenance and serviceability, and safety features.
READ MOREEASE OF DOING BUSINESS TO EASE OF LIVING: HOW THE MANUFACTURING SECTOR EVOLVED FOR THE WORKFORCE
The panel deliberated on how Ease of Doing Business is impacting the manufacturing industry. They also discussed how the industry has transitioned from focusing solely on ease of doing business to prioritising ease of living for employees.
READ MOREElgi Equipments revises FY26 revenue target upwards based on FY23 show
The company reviews its revenue, EBITDA and ROCE targets under SBP FY26 every year based on prior results and macroeconomic conditions
READ MOREELGi, ALWAYS BETTER
Since its inception in 1960, ELGi has adopted innovation as a critical differentiator, keeping pace with global compressor technology trends and evolving customer needs. This approach has primarily contributed to โwhat we areโ and โwhere we areโ today.
READ MOREAI to enhance equipment utilisation and QC
According to Bheemsingh Melchisedec, the Director of Operations at ELGi Equipments, integrating AI into an IoT systemfor industrial equipment enables the equipment to autonomously evaluate data, analyse it, make decisions, and notify management to take necessary actions.
READ MOREEMBRACING INDUSTRY 4.0 : THE FUTURE OF HEAVY MACHINERY MANUFACTURING
THE GLOBAL MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY IS going through a serious digital transformation called Industry 4.0 and the heavy machinery manufacturing sector is undergoing a profound transformation. According to Epicor, Industry 4.0 is โA new phase in the industrial revolution that focuses heavily on interconnectivity, automation, machine learning and real-time data.
READ MOREInteraction of Dr. Jairam Varadaraj - Managing Director, ELGi Equipments Limited with Efficient Manufacturing Magazine
You have mentored the organization's business strategy for nearly 30 years now; looking back, how do you trace this journey? The journey started in the early 90s when India was going through a lot of changes. It was opening up its economy and integrating itself into the world at that time. Until then, there was a licensing system with the markets protected and high import duties for all products. Since this was being dismantled, we had to rethink our strategy. We were into 8 to 9 different products at that time, and we decided to sell or shut down quite a few.
READ MOREELGi focuses on achieving a high market share in India, recognises long-term growth potential in Europe
During the Hannover Messe 2023, Jairam Varadaraj, MD, and Chris Ringlstetter, President-ELGi Europe, emphasised that all their machines are either newly launched or less than six months old, primarily highlighting efficiency, following their dedication to providing quality and durability. They aimed to draw in more channel partners, educate them about products, introduce new offerings, and showcase the latest innovations.
READ MOREELGi announces developments to its Drill series compressors
ELGi Equipments, one of the worldโs leading air compressor manufacturers, has recently developed several models in its Drill series diesel-powered skid mounted portable compressors, delivering efficiency, reliability, serviceability, and space saving gains.
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