Kirloskar Brothers Limited (KBL), a leading global fluid management company, has bagged the 2011 SAP ACE award in the best-run manufacturing orgainsation category. The award once again signifies KBL's position as the leading company in the manufacturing sector. The award is in recognition of KBL's performance by improving key processes through IT implementation. The award jury comprised of eminent and reputed icons from the industry and thought leaders.

SAP ACE awards are an industry benchmark to recognize the best of best-run businesses in the Indian subcontinent. This year's nominations had received a rich participation classified in 42 categories and 300 nominations for the same.

Mr Peter Gartenberg, Managing Director - SAP Indian Subcontinent and Mr Pradip Rathi, jury member and Managing Director - Sudarshan Chemicals, awarded KBL's SAP team with the prestigious trophy and the certificate of recognition. On behalf of KBL, Mr Chaitanya Wagle, Associate Vice President, Corporate Information Centre, Suryakant Kabure, Divisional Manager, Narendra Lohokare, Divisional Manager and Manish Sethi, Divisional Manager received the award.

Speaking on the occasion Mr Wagle said, "It is indeed a matter of immense pride for us to have bagged this award. On behalf of KBL I take this opportunity to thank SAP, India and the jury for recognizing our efforts. Our alliance with SAP helps various critical business processes across the organisation to achieve operational excellence that leads to greater customer satisfaction and loyalty."