Enhances capabilities to serve the Power sector
MUMBAI, India: Godrej Process Equipment, a business unit of Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd., has acquired the Yuba and Ecolaire brands and design technologies from SPX Heat Transfer, a subsidiary of SPX Corporation, USA, a global supplier of highly engineered products and technologies. With this strategic acquisition, Godrej has the capability to provide end-to-end solutions in the Heat Exchanger Auxiliaries space in the Power Sector.
In the past, Godrej had a license to manufacture Yuba design Feedwater Heaters. Feedwater Heaters manufactured by Godrej have been supplied to NPCIL, Tata Power, GSECL, NTPC, Toshiba, among others. With this acquisition, Godrej now owns the brands and the technology and will be manufacturing in India.
This acquisition positions Godrej Process Equipment as a significant player in the Power sector; an independent, global player providing critical equipment to thermal, geothermal, solar and nuclear power plants. Addition of key people from the SPX Heat Transfer design team will also significantly enhance Godrej’s design capabilities in this space.
Emphasizing on the importance of this acquisition, Mr. Jamshyd Godrej, Chairman and Managing Director, Godrej & Boyce stated, “The acquisition of well-known brands and technology from SPX Corporation for our Process Equipment business showcases our commitment to deepen the products that we offer to the power generation sector. We are constantly developing and rationalizing strategic partnerships across our businesses. Through this acquisition, we plan to establish Godrej & Boyce as a prominent player providing top-notch services and cutting-edge technological products in the power generation sector.”
Adding to this, Mr. Allen Antao, Executive Vice President and Business Head, Godrej Process Equipment said, “Godrej’s strong thrust on manufacturing excellence when coupled with the strength of the brands, will enable us to offer our customers, products of significantly enhanced value while at the same time maintain a distinct competitive edge. We have the opportunity to exploit this new potential to expand our presence globally in the Power Sector. We are a leading global supplier of Pressure Vessels for the Oil & Gas Sector and the addition of the Yuba and Ecolaire brands will also cement this position in the Power Sector worldwide.”
Source: Godrej Process Equipment
