As industrial automation gains momentum, a considerable rise in the demand of gearboxes is being witnessed across industrial sectors such as manufacturing, steel, and food and beverages. Energy efficient gearboxes are being manufactured to bring down the total energy consumption. Acknowledging the significance of gears and gearboxes for industrial operations, we have come up with this special issue. The cover story of this issue features Kirloskar Pneumatic Company Limited (KPCL) which one of the principal Kirloskar Group firms founded in 1958. With more than 57 years of experience in the gear manufacturing industry, KPCL remains a prominent solution provider for issues relating to the field of power transmission. One of KPCL's main pillars has been innovation, which is supported by a pool of talented and qualified workforce. Today, the company has created a niche for itself when it comes to providing mechanical power transmission solutions. It embodies all of the virtues that come with a rich 130-year tradition in manufacturing and industrial innovation. Also featuring in the issue is Elecon Engineering which is known as a pioneer of material handling equipment and one of Asia’s largest manufacturers of industrial gears and drive systems. The company is geared up to fight industry challenges. To meet client expectations, Elecon has increased its spending on plant and machinery for the last few decades, and currently Elecon’s factory is a state-of-the-art facility producing world-class quality gearboxes at a minimum possible lead time backed by the latest technology.
In addition, the issue also acquaints you with the other top companies in this domain. After studying the industry landscape in-depth, we have zeroed in on the top 10 companies that have excelled in this field with their meticulous approach. Having proven their dedication to efficiency in order to meet the customer expectations in an end-to-end manner, these companies have stood out from the crowd.
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