January 17, 2013: Kirloskar Brothers Limited (KBL), a global fluid management company inaugurated its second Authorised Refurbishment Centre (ARC) at New Delhi, India. Mr Sanjay Kirloskar, Chairman & Managing Director, Kirloskar Brothers Limited inaugurated the Authorised Refurbishment Centre in the presence of many eminent dignitaries.

The ARC in New Delhi is well equipped with state-of-the-art facility to service, repair and improve efficiency for all small, medium and large pumps manufactured by Kirloskar Brothers Limited. The facility will offer services like overhauling of pumps, impeller balancing, hydro testing, corrocoating, performance enhancement, testing, shot blasting and painting and lastly it will also cater to customers having annual maintenance contract (AMC).

The company has six manufacturing plants and has now embarked on Authorised Refurbishment Centre (ARC), the second of which is being set up in New Delhi. The main objective behind commencing this new facility is to provide its customers with better conveniences of saving transportation cost, reduction in downtime and saving energy by upgrading the pumps.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr Sanjay Kirloskar, Chairman & Managing Director, Kirloskar Brothers Limited said, "The second refurbishment Centre in Delhi is yet another innovative initiative by Kirloskar Brothers to build up a stronger bond with our customers. And it will address the service needs of our esteemed customers in and around New Delhi. We are planning to set up similar refurbishment centres at different locations in India."

He further added, "All our initiatives at KBL are undertaken keeping in mind our vision to be the world's top five pump manufacturing company."

Commenting on the inauguration, Mr Ravindra Murthy, Vice President & business head Customer Service & Spares, KBL said, "The refurbishment centre in Delhi adds a new feather to KBL's cap. We at Kirloskar Brother Limited have always believed in customer care and focused on delivering best of technology and services to fulfil the needs of our consumers. This new initiative of ours will not only offer unique services to our existing and potential customers but will also provide real-time cost effective solutions to them. And is yet another step towards realizing KBL's vision of providing sustainable and competitive advantage."