Page 78 - Built Expressions - Online Construction Magazine - November 2014 Issue

Industry interaction GRUNDFOS PUMPS INDIA PVT. LTD Grundfos Promotes Sustainability to Combat Climate Change Grundfos india provides intelligent and energy effcient pumping systems to domestic and commercial buildings. Ms. Mahathi Parashuram, Head – Public Affairs, Grundfos Pumps India Pvt. Ltd says in a conversation with Built Expressions that pumps and pumping solutions at Grundfos are committed to contribute to environment through less energy consumption and higher effciency. BE: What are the innovations happening in the construction equipment sector to reduce the impact on natural environment? Industries involved in manufacturing, infrastructure and construction are Mahathi Parashuram moving towards adopting energy effciency and sustainability. There is an ever Head – Public affairs, increasing demand for the energy effcient products that consume less power Grundfos Pumps India Pvt. Ltd while producing better results. At Grundfos, we constantly look out for the emerging trends through customer feedback and develop sustainable solutions. People require reliable water supply, Until recession hit the Indian easy waste water disposal, perfect heating regulation at their homes and offces market, construction equipment respectively. Our products not only offer comfortable and convenient living for industry was a fast growing and customers but also contribute to the natural environment through less energy lucrative business in the country. consumption and higher effciency. We do not limit ourselves to be just pump Due to the old policies and delay in producers but as thought leaders in innovating successful sustainable solutions clearing mega projects in the EPC through our in-depth knowledge on pumping systems. sector, industry did not grow at the expected pace. The construction BE: As leaders in the feld, can you briefy describe the range of equipment industry is going to see a products and services you offer, being segment specifc? positive change in the coming years Grundfos is one of the leading pump manufacturers in the world with an due to the renewed approach by the annual production of more than 16 million pump units. We are the largest new government in infrastructure and manufacturer of circulator pumps with approximately 50% of the market construction sector in India. share globally. Our main products include circulator pumps for heating and Heavy investments in various air-conditioning, centrifugal pumps for the industry, water supply, sewage and infrastructural projects by public and dosing, etc. private enterprises in the country are Through our products and services, we aim to promote sustainability among driving the demand for construction our customers and stakeholders to meet the global challenges in tackling climate equipment industry. Besides that change and water stress. We offer intelligent and energy effcient pumping urbanization, focus on smart cities, systems for the industries such as: positive sentiment towards real estate, 1)Domestic Buildings. 2) Commercial Buildings. 3) Water Treatment & Boiler metro and mono rail projects adds feed. 4) Water Supply / Service. 5) Waste Water. 5) Cement. 6)Steel. 7) Mining up to growth of the industry as well. 8) Textiles. 9) Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Realizing this growth opportunity, we are also increasing our focus in BE: How do you analyze the growth of construction industry in the developing products specifcally for last fve years in the frame work of construction equipment market? the Indian market. BE PG 78 Built Expressions Vol: 3 Issue: 11 November 2014