ELGi Sauer expands operations in Coimbatore

ELGI Sauer Compressors Ltd, the joint venture between Elgi Equipments Ltd and the German-based Sauer Compressors Group, expanded operations by opening a new manufacturing facility in Kallappalayam, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. 
With an investment of approximately Rs 400 million, the 50,000 sq. ft. facility will manufacture state-of-the-art high-pressure compressors, pressure-reducing stations, and portable breathing air compressors for the industrial, commercial shipping, naval and offshore markets in India. 
Speaking at the inaugural, Dr. Jairam Varadaraj, Managing Director, Elgi Equipments Ltd, said, "The ELGi Sauer joint venture, established in 2008, brought advanced technology, a wider range of products, increased availability due to indigenization and better product support to the Indian Navy, marine and related special applications.''
Hendrik Murmann, CEO of Sauer Compressors Group, further added, "We are proud and happy with our Indian colleagues who have developed our very good position in India over so many years''.
"This is an important milestone in our journey towards market leadership and sustained business growth for ELGI Sauer Compressors in India" said Satish Kini, Chief Executive Officer, ELGI Sauer Compressors Ltd.