"It is important for every team member to understand where we stand today and where we aim to go. And if we are to successfully achieve our set targets then it is absolutely essential that there is complete transparency between managers and workers and vice versa," he states.

At the same time, Sant and his team are working improving the manufacturing systems to continuously enhance the productivity and efficiency of the plant without much investment.

Equally important is the focus on energy management and sustainability at this facility. "That is part of our corporate culture at KBL," Sant says with certain pride. "We have incorporated ‘Green' within our way of working. So whether it is eco-friendly paint booths or rain water harvesting, it is must for all our plants."

Sant further shares that each employee at the Kondhapuri plant (and every KBL plant) is educated on the importance of energy efficiency and protecting the environment. Specifically, the Kondhapuri plant also features many ‘green' features like STP, ETP, solar lighting, wind mill, dedicated green cover in the plant campus. "In fact, we come out with an annual sustainability report published through E&Y," Sant adds.

The Kondhapuri plant is involved in the manufacturing of a variety of valves, which includes in-house machining of critical components and in house assembly testing of all valves, using CNC machines, new generation inspection and testing equipment.

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