The Indian industrial ceramics market is expected to grow at a considerable rate in the coming years due to increased focus of the government on sectors such as fertilizers, petrochemicals, and sulfuric acid production. As these industries expand, the requirement for industrial ceramics, which are valued for their high-temperature capabilities, toughness, and mechanical properties, is increasing. However, quality of the ceramic products, their reliability and timeliness of delivery is still a challenge.
These challenges are being addressed by SKJ Group, a manufacturer of high-tech ceramic materials and tower packing. The firm has established itself as one of the leading players in the industrial ceramics market in the country and majority of its clients are from fertilizer and chemical industries. As the market is based on quality, its emphasis on adhering to the guidelines when it comes to the ceramic components of the market is evident.
“In the current world where supply chain is a big issue and there are frequent delays in supply, our company has a strong production capacity that helps it meet its delivery schedules,” says Siddharth Jain, Partner, SKJ Group.
Quality and Delivery
Focusing on quality, the company guarantees that its ceramic products including the ceramic saddles and balls are produced to meet the technical requirements that are vital in industrial use.
Low quality materials can be catastrophic in high pressure areas such as fertilizer or chemical industries. Such risks are also reduced by the company’s commitment to the quality of its products and services offered to the clients.
Moreover, the company has ad¬dressed the issue of timely delivery, which has been a concern due to supply chain disruptions across the globe. As a result of the current market shift to local suppliers especially under India’s “Make in India” initiative, SKJ has an added advantage since it is able to meet its delivery deadlines while imported materials may be delayed.
Environmental Sustainability in Manufacturing
The activities of SKJ Group also depict the increasing concern about sustainability issues in the industrial manufacturing industry. As a result of this, the company has taken various measures that include ensuring that it has air pollution control systems in place and locating its production facilities outside the urban areas. Ceramic production waste is recycled within the facility thus reducing the impact on the environment.
Focusing on quality, the company guarantees that its ceramic products including the ceramic saddles and balls are produced to meet the technical requirements that are vital in industrial use
Innovation and Customization through R&D
One of the key aspects of the SKJ Group’s development plan has been the focus on the research and development (R&D). Since 2019, the company has created an internal R&D department to work on new materials, products, and solutions for individual clients. This innovation strategy has enabled the company to adapt its products to the market needs, for instance in the choice of the material, like polypropylene or stainless steel, in addition to ceramics, or in the possibility to tailor products according to the needs of the clients. This is because the company uses Indian Standard 7087 for ceramic tower packing to ensure that its products are of the required standard. In addition, it is able to design its products to suit unique requirements.
Global Expansion and Future Outlook
Since its inception, SKJ Group has witnessed exponential growth in its clientele base and operational regions. The company has been able to grow at a rate of 250 percent in the last few years and is now supplying its products to Germany, Italy, Singapore, United States and UAE. The setting up of SKJ Overseas, its Dubai based subsidiary, shows the company’s desire to be a leader in the industrial ceramics industry.
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