Pneumatic is a thriving industry that circumscribes a wide range of devices and systems utilizing compressed air for mechanical tasks. These components play a crucial role in various industries, including manufacturing, automotive, food processing, packaging, and more. Pneumatic valves, cylinders, filters, regulators, and lubricators are among the key components in this market. The pneumatic tools market has gained popularity due to rising consumer lifestyles that have changed dramatically and increased urbanization which has resulted in an increasing demand for metal forging and shaping in a variety of industries.
Supriya Prototech, a pioneer in the design, manufacture, and supply of valve actuators, automation systems, and valve accessories, is an establishment of S. K. Awati who has been backing up the continued development of the downstream demand market with reliable, cost-effective, and versatile pneumatic tools. Supriya, other than S. K. Awati, is spearheaded by two more experienced professionals, Saurabh Awati, and Siddu Awati who have empowered the brand to not only set a benchmark for the company in the global market but also benefit the country by setting up new standards in the pneumatic components market.
S. K. Awati (B-Tech Mechanical and M-Tech Heat Power), since 1991, has been benefitting the country by offering pneumatic actuators, hydraulic actuators, controls, manual overrides, stand-alone gear operators for valves and dampers, and automation systems and accessories that have high force-to-weight ratios, fast response times, and the ability to operate in harsh environments. Standing shoulder to shoulder with S. K. Awati, the second-generation entrepreneur, Saurabh is taking forward this legacy of the business and enhancing the company's commitment to product excellence.
"The company aspires to be the world's leading manufacturer of valve actuators & automation products by providing unrivaled solutions to the process industry"
Saurabh (BE-Mechanical, MBA-Marketing, and Finance), with over 12 years of experience brings a wealth of knowledge to the role, particularly in the valve industry within hydraulics and pneumatics. In addition to design, quality control, and sales and marketing, his seasoned experience in creating innovative solutions further strengthens the organization's competitive edge, enabling it to navigate the dynamic demands of the contemporary market.
Siddu on the other hand, with over 25 years of expertise in manufacturing gearboxes, actuators, and various automation products, serves as a cornerstone within the organization. His extensive experience contributes to the company's technical prowess and operational efficiency, playing a pivotal role in shaping and maintaining its reputation as a leader in the field of manufacturing and automation.
Supriya Prototech, based on its continuous growth and support to its customers, during one of the prestigious OEM customers Weir Minerals India Bangalore’s annual vendors meet in 2023, was honored with the Trail Blazer Award for continuous support of product development and providing solutions in pneumatic actuation.
The company began with the manufacturing of air receivers for valve fail-safe operation and manual actuators. Gradually with the wider acceptance of its products by customers, Supriya Prototech started developing pneumatic cylinders with diameters from 100 mm to 1000 mm, manual overrides for the pneumatic actuators and cylinders, pneumatic rotary rotary scotch yoke actuators for quarter turn valves up to 100,000 Nm torque range.
Leveraging a team of highly experienced professionals, the company has been able to manufacture and develop customized products and solutions in order to foster continuous growth and support to its customers. Today Supriya Prototech positions itself as a highly reliable OEM partner that leverages its expertise in design, manufacturing, and quality to enhance customer experience and deliver premium quality products with unmatched lead time.
A Journey of Growth & Success
Like every growing business, Supriya Prototech also faces a range of challenges. Recruitment is one of the most challenging tasks in the manufacturing industry. There is a constant shortage of skilled workforce - skilled engineers and technicians working in various departments on the ground. The nature of the work makes it difficult to hire new talent entering the workforce who do not see the sector as an attractive career option. To overcome such challenges, it has started in-house training programs for its employees with respect to skills, knowledge, and attitude. It has also introduced the multiskilling concept to add power and value to the employees by increasing the scope of life skills. Since Supriya Prototech is involved in the activities of exporting products to the global market, it focuses on training employees according to the international level and upgrading their skills to meet the challenges of the same.
Moreover, the high turnover rates in manufacturing companies are other major challenges in the industry. The absence of employee engagement has been one of the most significant reasons for the high turnover rates. The manufacturing industry is labor-oriented and can be hard for the work-life balance of the employees as well. Supriya Prototech is well aware of these concerns. With the right employee engagement strategy like self-help groups and skill development centers within the organization, the firm has been creating a supportive work culture within the company and allowing flexibility to the employees for some personal necessities and better work-life balance. With the philosophy of saving and self-reliance, the firm’s Supriya Self-Help Group is promoting the economic and social development of its employees.
Our design is our strength & we establish international standards & practices in our design process
The Team behind the Success
Supriya Prototech is armed by some of the most proficient leaders from the oil and gas field, engineering and design, and product development bringing to the table a rich experience in the industry of more than 30 years. The firm’s highly committed and motivated team is equipped with ample resources for Research and Development. Its Valve Actuation solutions are designed to drive control valves and on-off valves for the most demanding applications in oil and gas industries, mining, power, turbine by-pass, de-super heaters, flue gas desulfurization, and steam conditioning. Moreover, S. K. Awati, the Founder of the organization encourages the management team to foster continuous investments in new machinery, enabling design engineers in conjunction with the manufacturing team to offer tailor-made solutions for customers’ specific requirements. Supriya Prototech, over the 30+ years of illustrious journey of product development, has given the industry a number of custom design software and tools fostering design innovation in valve automation solutions. Commenting on the company’s design process S. K. Awati says, “Our design is our strength and we establish international standards and practices in our design process”. “We practice multi-stage design review & verification and validation practices before finalizing the design; this has been the main motto in our design practices”, added S. K. Awati.
Leadership Mantra
S. K. Awati plays multiple roles as the torchbearer of the organization. He is both a manager and a leader to his team. As a manager, he organizes, assigns, and follows up, while as a leader, he influences, motivates, and encourages. His leadership philosophy includes building strong relationships with his employees while encouraging their personal and professional growth. Through constant guidance and support, he focuses on identifying leaders or masters, who possess different skills, in the organization. These highly skilled professionals act as mentors for other employees in the organization, guiding them throughout their growth journey. The company focuses on establishing a system to follow for success and growth. S. K. Awati believes that success is not the mission of the top management alone. It is the mission for all. The growth of the organization results in the growth of all stakeholders and the country’s economy.
Supriya Prototech believes in the practice of Parivar (family) culture, 'Have a vision of grandparents and lead like a father and work like a mother, integrate like a brother and wish like a sister' of an Indian family, within the organization and has also developed a document called Business Vasudeva. S. K. Awati believes the ways in which an Indian family operates are similar to the ways in which industries run. Both family and industry believe in a common mission, vision, leadership, mutual cooperation, dedication, and commitment. Supriya Parivar is a simple act of motivating and empowering employees to create a strong ripple effect throughout the organization and deliver maximum value to customers. S. K. Awati’s approach to creating a workplace that inspires teams to do their best work, perform at peak productivity, and live and breathe the company values is extremely impressive.
Over the past three decades, Surpiya Prototech has positioned itself as the most trusted partner in the process industry by developing cost-effective state-of-the-art products. It has been meeting customer satisfaction through innovation, excellence, and continual improvement. Its products are accredited with international standards and are performance-tested to meet the expectations of global customers. In the coming years, the company aspires to be the world's leading manufacturer of valve actuators and automation products by providing unrivaled solutions to the process industry.
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