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Leading the Technology Revolution

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13 years ago

July 31, 2012

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With a 3,500-strong workforce and a major project and technology centre, FLSmith has firmly established its presence in India. FLSmidth MD Bjarne Moltke Hansen, speaks about the company’s plans in India.The evolution of FLSmidth is the classic story of an entrepreneurial firm starting from humble beginnings and with hard work and sound strategy growing into a major international company that now serves the cement and minerals industry, worldwide. Ever since its creation in 1882, FLSmidth has been characterised by innovative thinking and a passion for excellence. Today, more than 650 of the 13,000+ people who make up the company’s workforce are directly involved in developing the technology of the future. Over the past 130 years, FLSmidth has developed a business culture based on three basic values: competence, responsibility and cooperation; reflecting the way in which FLSmidth interacts with its stakeholders.Some facts: ??FLSmidth employs 13,000+people worldwide in offices in more than 40 countries worldwide ??The company’s in-house resources are primarily engineers who develop, plan, design, install and service equipment, with most of the manufacturing being outsourced to sub-suppliers ??FLSmidth has been the leading supplier to the global cement industry since its foundation in 1882 ??FLSmidth’s revenue was 2.952bn Euros in 2011.??FLSmidth’s brands include FLSmidth MAAG Gear, FLSmidth Pfister, FLSmidth Ventomatic, Kovako Shipunloaders, amongst many others.Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, FLSmidth has major project and technology centres in Denmark, USA and India.A full range of cement plant equipment and expertiseFLSmidth in India

With offices in cities like New Delhi, Mumbai and Hyderabad FLSmidth employs more than 3,500 people, majority of them in Chennai. FLSmidth is one of the major project and technology centres of FLSmidth Group for both cement and minerals businesses. Situated on the IT highway, south of Chennai, the 26,000 sq m of spacious and modern FLSmidth office complex includes a sophisticated research and development centre for the group.Also a part of FLSmidth group, EEL India’s product range includes rotary packers for bag packing and bag loading, silo feeding and extraction, bulk loading as well as rotary and stationary big bag filling systems for cement and related industries.FLSmidth – A good work placeAccording to a study conducted by the Great Place to Work? Institute and The Economic Times, FLSmidth was rated among the Top 100 companies to work for in India (2010). They were awarded this honour based on leadership development practices that were impressive and comparable with the best.Training, education and family days are prioritised by FLSmidth, which helps create a fruitful and dynamic working environment with committed employees.LEED certified green buildingsThe Chennai and Mumbai FLSmidth offices have been awarded the US Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold Certification, the most prestigious and internationally recognized standard for sustainable construction in the world.India as an off-shoring centreToday, FLSmidth has approximately 3,900 employees in India, servicing the local market as well as acting as an off-shoring centre for the entire group. The Indian operations of the company are in state-of-the-art, cost-effective office and IT-facilities with a productivity on par with western peers. With a strong local presence much appreciated by their customers, FLSmidth will continue to and in-source global back-office functions. All orders bagged by FLSmidth India are handled by Indian FLSmidth offices, including process engineering, based on the group’s global guidelines. There is no outsourcing of any engineering activities to external agenciesResearch & DevelopmentAs a part of a globalisation initiative, FLSmidth built their new R&D centre in Chennai. Since May 2009 this facility has catered to standard cement tests for global projects as well as met their Indian customer’s requirements.The laboratory’s main fields of work are:??To determine physical characteristics and chemical analyses of raw materials, in-process materials and finished products in connection with projects related to new or existing cement manufacturing plants and few tests in the mineral industry. ??To carry out tests in the fields of cement chemistry, the chemical and physical processes at the cement factory and equivalent activities in selected fields in the mineral industry.??To carry out laboratory work ordered for specific tests and paid for by external customers.Quality controlAll laboratory work is carried under FLSmidth’s quality assurance system, which is based on ISO 9001:2000 standards, assuring a consistent high quality of results. Several of their laboratory procedures comply with international standards, while others are proprietary methods developed by FLSmidth.Manufacturing facilityFor the manufacturing of proprietary parts, FLSmidth has facilities in Haryana and Tamil Nadu.FLSmidth has two manufacturing units at Bawal in Haryana about 70 km from Gurgaon, one in operation for the past five years. Bawal is well connected to neighbouring states by a road and rail network. It has also been developed by the Haryana State of Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (HSIIDC) as one of the main industrial areas in Haryana bordering Rajasthan. FLSmidth has the advantage of already operating in Bawal for half decade without facing any serious problems acquiring the manpower required.Additionally, FLSmidth has a manufacturing facility at Arakonam in Tamil Nadu, about 115 km from Chennai operating for a few years now.FLSmidth Energy AwardsFLSmidth in India sponsors the annual ‘FLSmidth Energy Award’ for cement plants and captive power plants in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. As one of the major contributors of green house gas emissions Cement plants are expected to play a major role in environmental rehabilitation and fossil fuel conservation. Energy conservation and the concept of sustainable development become major challenges for cement industries. To bring out the efforts by cement producers to save energy and sustain development, every year the cement producers of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh organize the prestigious ‘FLSmidth Energy Award’, which is sponsored by FLSmidth Private Limited, India. This award serves as an important platform to demonstrating the resolved commitment of cement producers towards the effective use of precious energy resources.

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ARAPL Reports 175% EBITDA Growth, Expands Global Robotics Footprint

Affordable Robotic & Automation posts strong Q2 and H1 FY26 results driven by innovation and overseas orders

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3 weeks ago

October 15, 2025

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Affordable Robotic & Automation Limited (ARAPL), India’s first listed robotics firm and a pioneer in industrial automation and smart robotic solutions, has reported robust financial results for the second quarter and half year ended September 30, 2025.
The company achieved a 175 per cent year-on-year rise in standalone EBITDA and strong revenue growth across its automation and robotics segments. The Board of Directors approved the unaudited financial results on October 10, 2025.

Key Highlights – Q2 FY2026
• Strong momentum across core automation and robotics divisions
• Secured the first order for the Atlas AC2000, an autonomous truck loading and unloading forklift, from a leading US logistics player
• Rebranded its RaaS product line as Humro (Human + Robot), symbolising collaborative automation between people and machines
• Expanded its Humro range in global warehouse automation markets
• Continued investment in deep-tech innovations, including AI-based route optimisation, autonomy kits, vehicle controllers, and digital twins
Global Milestone: First Atlas AC2000 Order in the US

ARAPL’s US-based subsidiary, ARAPL RaaS (Humro), received its first order for the next-generation Atlas AC2000 autonomous forklift from a leading logistics company. Following successful prototype trials, the client placed an order for two robots valued at Rs 36 million under a three-year lease. The project opens opportunities for scaling up to 15–16 robots per site across 15 US warehouses within two years.
The product addresses an untapped market of 10 million loading docks across 21,000 warehouses in the US, positioning ARAPL for exponential growth.

Financial Performance – Q2 FY2026 (Standalone)
Net Revenue: Rs 25.7587 million, up 37 per cent quarter-on-quarter
EBITDA: Rs 5.9632 million, up 396 per cent QoQ
Profit Before Tax: Rs 4.3808 million, compared to a Rs 360.46 lakh loss in Q1
Profit After Tax: Rs 4.1854 lakh, representing 216 per cent QoQ growth
On a half-year basis, ARAPL reported a 175 per cent rise in EBITDA and returned to profitability with Rs 58.08 lakh PAT, highlighting strong operational efficiency and improved contribution from core businesses.
Consolidated Performance – Q2 FY2026
Net Revenue: Rs 29.566 million, up 57% QoQ
EBITDA: Rs 6.2608 million, up 418 per cent QoQ
Profit After Tax: Rs 4.5672 million, marking a 224 per cent QoQ improvement

Milind Padole, Managing Director, ARAPL said, “Our Q2 results reflect the success of our innovation-led growth strategy and the growing global confidence in ARAPL’s technology. The Atlas AC2000 order marks a defining milestone that validates our engineering strength and accelerates our global expansion. With a healthy order book and continued investment in AI and autonomous systems, ARAPL is positioned to lead the next phase of intelligent industrial transformation.”
Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Pune, Affordable Robotic & Automation Ltd (ARAPL) delivers turnkey robotic and automation solutions across automotive, general manufacturing, and government sectors. Its offerings include robotic welding, automated inspection, assembly automation, automated parking systems, and autonomous driverless forklifts.
ARAPL operates five advanced plants in Pune spanning 350,000 sq ft, supported by over 400 engineers in India and seven team members in the US. The company also maintains facilities in North Carolina and California, and service centres in Faridabad, Mumbai, and San Francisco.

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M.E. Energy Bags Rs 490 Mn Order for Waste Heat Recovery Project

Second major EPC contract from Ferro Alloys sector strengthens company’s growth

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3 weeks ago

October 15, 2025

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M.E. Energy Pvt Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Kilburn Engineering Ltd and a leading Indian engineering company specialising in energy recovery and cost reduction, has secured its second consecutive major order worth Rs 490 million in the Ferro Alloys sector. The order covers the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) of a 12 MW Waste Heat Recovery Based Power Plant (WHRPP).

This repeat order underscores the Ferro Alloys industry’s confidence in M.E. Energy’s expertise in delivering efficient and sustainable energy solutions for high-temperature process industries. The project aims to enhance energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions by converting waste heat into clean power.

“Securing another project in the Ferro Alloys segment reinforces our strong technical credibility. It’s a proud moment as we continue helping our clients achieve sustainability and cost efficiency through innovative waste heat recovery systems,” said K. Vijaysanker Kartha, Managing Director, M.E. Energy Pvt Ltd.

“M.E. Energy’s expansion into sectors such as cement and ferro alloys is yielding solid results. We remain confident of sustained success as we deepen our presence in steel and carbon black industries. These achievements reaffirm our focus on innovation, technology, and energy efficiency,” added Amritanshu Khaitan, Director, Kilburn Engineering Ltd

With this latest order, M.E. Energy has already surpassed its total external order bookings from the previous financial year, recording Rs 138 crore so far in FY26. The company anticipates further growth in the second half, supported by a robust project pipeline and the rising adoption of waste heat recovery technologies across industries.

The development marks continued momentum towards FY27, strengthening M.E. Energy’s position as a leading player in industrial energy optimisation.

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NTPC Green Energy Partners with Japan’s ENEOS for Green Fuel Exports

NGEL signs MoU with ENEOS to supply green methanol and hydrogen derivatives

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3 weeks ago

October 15, 2025

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NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), a subsidiary of NTPC Limited, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Japan’s ENEOS Corporation to explore a potential agreement for the supply of green methanol and hydrogen derivative products.

The MoU was exchanged on 10 October 2025 during the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan. It marks a major step towards global collaboration in clean energy and decarbonisation.
The partnership centres on NGEL’s upcoming Green Hydrogen Hub at Pudimadaka in Andhra Pradesh. Spread across 1,200 acres, the integrated facility is being developed for large-scale green chemical production and exports.

By aligning ENEOS’s demand for hydrogen derivatives with NGEL’s renewable energy initiatives, the collaboration aims to accelerate low-carbon energy transitions. It also supports NGEL’s target of achieving a 60 GW renewable energy portfolio by 2032, reinforcing its commitment to India’s green energy ambitions and the global net-zero agenda.