Kirloskar Brothers Ltd., a leading global water management solutions company & Ion Exchange Services Ltd, a total water management solutions provider in Asia today announced that they have tied-up to expand its customer service reach for Building and Construction sector in India by offering them 24x7 service back up and comprehensive pumping solutions, even in the remotest corners of the country. The customers to benefit would be Airport , Metros , Hotels, Hospitals, Shopping Complexes, all Commercial buildings, Water parks, large Residential Townships & Special Economic Zones.

The MOU was signed between Mr. Dinesh Sadasivan, Executive Director & CEO, IESL and Mr. Pradeep Chapalgaonkar, Sector Head, KBL in the presence of Mr. Sanjay Kirloskar, Chairman and MD, KBL, Mr. Rajesh Sharma, Vice Chairman and MD, Ion Exchange (India) Ltd and Mr R.K. Srivastava Director, KBL.

Commenting on the tie-up, Mr. Sanjay Kirloskar,Chairman and M.D., KBL, said – “When a pump customer entrusts the operation and maintenance of his pumping systems to branded and reliable companies like KBL and IESL which have operated in India for over 50 years and understand the local needs, he can rest assured of spending the lowest possible on maintenance of his pumps and getting maximum value with trouble free 24 x 7 service. This association will help us to better reach our customers whether they are located in big cities or in small towns. This will ensure that every Indian gets uninterrupted water supply of the best possible quality while allowing utility providers to do so in the most economical manner”

Mr R K Srivastava, Director KBL said “The requirement of service for pumps for this sector is generally felt to be very critical due to utilities like drinking water supply, air conditioning systems, Water & sewage treatment, fire fighting, swimming pool, gardening etc. This sector being wide spread ed , the service is left over to local technicians who don’t have sufficient knowledge in pumping equipments. IESL who has a good network of 1200 Service engineers and technicians and KBL who has more then 1000 company ‘s authorised and technically Qualified sales dealers made a good combination to provide Presales and after sales service. Our idea is that no individual should face the problem of water which is the necessity and this is possible when company’s qualified & trained service engineers are available near to customer”

Announcing the service alliance, Mr. Dinesh Sadasivan, Executive Director & CEO, said “ The tie-up with KBL represents a strategic expansion of services in water conservation and energy savings to KBL customers in the building and institutional segment”. He briefed the concept of Total Water and Waste Water Management Solutions and Operation and Maintenance Contracts from IESL as a partnership approach to business with customers. He outlined the customized service packages like Enviro-care Services focusing on sewage and effluent treatment services and Instaa Services a specialized service approach for institutional customers.

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About Kirloskar Brothers Limited: Kirloskar Brothers Limited (KBL) is the largest pump manufacturer & turnkey contractor in India with a consolidated turnover of more than Rs2,100 Cr and a CAGR of 35% over last 3 years. It is rated among the top 15 global pump manufacturers. KBL is the first Indian company to launch FM approved & UL listed fire fighting pumps and has received a U.S patent for Novel Energy saving concept in pumping.

KBL is the winner of many prestigious awards that includes “The Innovation for India Awards -2008” and “Golden Peacock Innovative product / Service Award” . KBL is also the winner of “National Award for Excellence in Energy Management 2007”

About Ion Exchange Services Ltd.: Headquartered in Bangalore, the ISO 9001:2000 company has the largest service network in Indian water treatment industry employing over 1200 service personnel spread all across Asia and a clientele of more than 12000 customers from diversified Industries & Institutions. The Indian Merchant Chamber under the Ramakrishna Bajaj National Quality Award, 2007 awarded a Commendation Certificate to IESL in the Service category.

IESL’s two decades of experience in service business, the largest service network, approach to service any make or type of Water & waste water treatment equipment and the brand name and backing of Ion Exchange (India) Ltd and Kirloskar Brothers Ltd. makes it truly unique from other service providers.