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Bohmen Industries is focussing on automation of core processes

Bohmen Industries is focussing on automation of core processes

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Jan 22,24

In this interview, Abhishek Bohra, Partner, Bohmen Industries, elaborates on steps taken by the company to reduce its carbon footprint across the manufacturing value chain.

Bohmen Industries is focussing on automation of core processes

Electromechanical switches - considered to be complex parts - enjoy high demand from a number of engineering industries that either rely on or help in process automation. Established in 1977, Bohmen Industries has been supplying a wide variety of electromechanical limit switches and allied assemblies, which are used in food processing equipment, material handling equipment, rail coach safety systems, textile processing machines, etc. In this interview, Abhishek Bohra, Partner, Bohmen Industries, elaborates on steps taken by the company to reduce its carbon footprint across the manufacturing value chain.

Kindly brief us about Bohmen Industries and its offerings.

We are manufacturers of various type of electro-mechanical switching devices, which can be used for process control in virtually any equipment, machine and production system.

Our products offer internationally accepted specifications in size, performance, electrical ratings and endurances. Bohmen Industries’ manufacturing unit is based in the industrial cluster of metropolitan suburb of Bhayander, Thane. Our products cater to OEMs of elevators, escalators, conveyor systems, textile machineries, railway equipment, machine tools, die moulds, AHUs (air handling units), SPMs (special purpose machines), panels, hydraulic presses, injection moulding machines, casting foundries, commercial vehicles, forklifts, power transmission equipment, etc. The overall positive sentiments in Indian industry post Covid 19 pandemic, has contributed to robust growth in manufacturing sector and we are keeping pace with it.

How is your company contributing to the growth of the Indian manufacturing sector?

The increasing focus of global markets on India as a source of high-quality products makes it essential that manufacturing in India is of international standards and practices. Being a key component of the eventual equipment (our products are used in), it is our responsibility to offer our customers the same attributes that they claim for their machines. Our R&D and production teams are putting their best efforts to ensure all our customers are able to get optimum performance at optimised prices and as per their schedules. A combination of economical manufacturing with premium performance attributes gives our customer a unique “Economium” experience.

What kinds of emerging trends are you observing in the industry today?

Indian manufacturers respect traditional Indian frugality, coupled with modern engineering knowledge, which brings to the fore great products. We are competing with the best in the world, and since brand India appears to be a synonym for trustworthiness, it is leading to increased opportunities for manufactured goods across the board.

Companies (including your customers) across industries are emphasizing on sustainability. How is your company helping them meet their sustainability goals?

Sustainable manufacturing is a concept which is slowly and steadily capturing minds in India. Unlike the West, wherein sustainability has been recognised after years of excesses, we are an innately nature aligned nation, where repair, reuse and recycle has always been a part of the milieu. Our products aim to reduce the need for repair by performance, ensure the ability to reuse by modularity of design and incorporate materials that can be recycled. We have been able to convince our customers to reduce packaging in our goods by designing reusable boxes which can be used to transport goods locally, thereby reducing dependence on single use packaging.

Are your customers demanding more eco-friendly/sustainable products (solutions) nowadays?

Presently, the focus of designing is primarily to achieve optimum performance coupled with reduction in costs. Those parameters which directly affect the process for which the product is to be used, are usually not covered under sustainability efforts. Allied costs like packaging, transport, handling processes, etc can be covered under alternate means, thereby reducing carbon footprints. We don’t find a priority towards sustainable product designs presently, but of course the increasing awareness is a stepping stone for better times to come.

What measures are you taking to reduce your carbon footprint across your manufacturing value chain?

Our products are consumed within industries, wherein there is a continuous flow of goods of all types. The first line of control for reducing waste/polluting components is packaging materials (plastics and paper). We ship our products in multiunit packs so as to avoid single boxes which are disposed after first use. Biodegradable polybags are an option to be explored for single use packs, subject to their current performance levels in protection.

Do you think "green" or “sustainability” is an effective brand building tool for companies?

We learn in school that an ocean is formed from the few drops that fall in the beginning. Much as we might deny it, sustainable manufacturing is the need of the hour and each and every brand must make its best efforts to contribute to this movement. Those who are doing it right now, are definitely highlighting their efforts to be “Green” and the new-age consumer does notice. Implemented in all genuineness, it surely magnifies the brand’s perception in the consumer’s mind, as the go-to brand for the conscious designer manufacturer.

How do you plan to scale up your business in the near future?

We are focussing on automation of our core processes to enhance the capacity quickly. Untapped sectors are a priority along with untapped customers in the existing segments that we operate in. We have launched two new products in 2022-23 for the Indian Railways, which are now established in their markets and contributing very well to our top line.

Our knowledge in the switching industry globally has helped us identify key products that need strong Indian players who can give major brands a run for their money. Hopefully, we should see these being launched in 2024-25 to a good response.