Pune, India Plant Hosts
Grand Opening Celebration

On April 10th, 2013 Gardner Denver Engineered Products India Private Limited held a Grand Opening ceremony at the new facility in Pune, India. The plant began operations in May 2013. 

The event, held in the facility’s workshop, was attended by several Gardner Denver executives, customers, distributors, and suppliers.

The guests were introduced to Gardner Denver through an introductory video. This was followed by speeches from Gardner Denver management and prominent Indian customers, including Reliance Industries Ltd, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., JACOBS, UDHE India (ThyssenKruupp Group), Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation and Asian Peroxide Ltd. 

Indian customers have emphasized their expectations from the Pune Facility on the Quality of equipment, Cost Competitiveness, honoring the Delivery Commitments/ adhering to on time job completion and timely Services.  After the speeches, the first package made in the Pune facility was unveiled. 

The guests then assembled at the plant entrance for a plaque and ribbon cutting ceremony, followed by a complete tour of the facility.  The shop floor exploration ended with a delicious lunch.

All guests were presented with gifts and literature before leaving, with some remaining for an evening party at the Grand Hyatt Hotel. 

The opening event was preceded by a press conference on April 9th followed by a Town Hall meeting with employees.