Pune, September 8, 2015: Kirloskar Pompen BV, a 100% subsidiary of Kirloskar Brothers International (KBI) has completed the acquisition of Netherlands-based Rodelta Pumps International. Rodelta is engaged in manufacturing of API and non-API pumps for oil & gas, pulp & paper, water, chemical and various other applications since 1946. With the local manufacturing, complementary products, product technology, anticipated synergies and qualified manpower, KBL group is primed to provide its customers with new technology and engineering solution.

Speaking about the new development, Varinder Dhoot, Managing Director, Kirloskar Pompen BV said: "Acquisition of Rodelta Pumps International will not only give fillip to KBL Groups desire to offer world-class products and technology in the global markets, but also strengthen our plans to offer localised packages and services through manufacturing plants in each geography that we operate in. We expect a significant growth in our group business in Europe, Middle East and West Asia, especially in the oil & gas and the chemicals segments."

Rodelta Pumps International BV manufactures pumps and components at Hengelo, the Netherlands. The company has been supplying pumps to various industries for more than 60 years. Rodelta operates in industrial markets such as water-treatment, drinking water, paper & pulp, oil & gas, chemicals & hydrocarbon processing. Furthermore, Rodelta also supplies client-specific engineered products to many other related industries, including pharmaceutical, power and food & beverage industries. Rodelta's manufacturing facility is ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 certified and also has approvals/certifications from a number of major EPC contractors and end-users.

KBL Group synergy will present a combined experience of almost 2 centuries, a very wide range of products and customized solutions to its customers.

Kirloskar Pompen BV (KPBV) incorporated in 2008, is a subsidiary of Kirloskar Brothers Limited India, with its head office located in Velsen Noord Netherlands. The main responsibilities include setting up of a distribution network across Europe, providing a market support for distributors, and providing technical support such as Engineering/ Service and After Service.

Kirloskar Brothers Limited (KBL) is the flagship company of the $ 2.1 billion Kirloskar group. KBL is a global fluid management solutions provider and the largest manufacturer and exporter of centrifugal pumps and valves from India. The core businesses of KBL are project and engineered pumps, industrial pumps, agriculture and domestic pumps, valves, motors and hydro turbines and large infrastructure pumping projects (water supply, power plants, and irrigation).