BHEL plant getting ready for PM visit

The Chairman and Managing Director of BHEL, B.Prasada Rao, visited the Thirumayam plant on Monday to review arrangements for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit early next month for the formal inauguration of the unit. Accompanied by the Executive Director of BHEL Tiruchi A.V.Krishnan and other senior officials, Mr. Prasada Rao inspected the conveniences being created for the Prime Minister's visit. A location in the vicinity of the industry has been identified for the construction of a helipad, according to police sources. Officials said the Prime Minister would inaugurate the plant in the presence of the Minister for Heavy Industries Praful Patel, the Union Finance Minister P.Chidambaram, and other dignitaries. Mr.Chidambaram was instrumental in getting the industry started in Thirumayam. He laid the foundation stone in 2009. Trial production at the unit commenced early last year. more at: http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/bhel-plant-getting-ready-for-pm-visit/article4920357.ece

BHEL’s Industrial Systems Group provides vending carts to poor

BHEL’s Industrial Systems Group (ISG), Bangalore, as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activity has provided vending carts to the economically poor and wheelchairs to physically challenged persons. At a function organised jointly by BHEL and the programme implementing NGO, Dr B. R. Ambedkar Kreeda Club, Nagavara, Bangalore, Atul Sobti, ED ISG presented vending carts and wheelchairs to the beneficiaries. Also, BHEL has contributed Rs 2 crore to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to help victims in the flood-ravaged areas of Uttarakhand. BHEL employees have also contributed over Rs 6.50 crore. anil.u@thehindu.co.in (This article was published on July 10, 2013) more at: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/bhels-industrial-systems-group-provides-vending-carts-to-poor/article4901279.ece

Downturn hits BHEL vendors

Around the same time last year, ancillary units of BHEL were struggling to meet deadline for delivering output because of power scarcity. A number of units among the over 400 ancillary industries had to depend on diesel generators to keep the operations running even if it meant a substantial rise in input costs. Now, the power availability does not mean much to the industries owing to depleted orders, the industries are facing capacity under-utilisation. Around 60 units have already been on the brink of closure. Nearly 150 industries that were started in the last couple of years and those among established ones that had ramped up capacity in anticipation of higher orders are the most affected. Repayment of bank loans has hit them hard, according to Rajappa Rajkumar, Vice-President, Tamil Nadu Small and Tiny Industries Association. Around 2,000 industrial workers had been rendered jobless, and the trend of workers shifting base to other parts of the State was perceptible, he said. more at: http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/downturn-hits-bhel-vendors/article4901282.ece

BHEL business strategic plan meet held

A three day "business, strategic plan meet - 2013" of BHEL Bhopal concluded recently at Goa, under the chairmanship of ShashiRanjan Prasad, executive director, BHEL, Bhopal. On this occasion discussions were held on the present economic scenario, business strategy and future policies of the company wherein general managers of various divisions made presentations on the subject. Prasad in his address said that in recent times, business environment is very complex and challenging. The main crux is to maintain profitability as well as delivering quality product within the earmarked deadline. Expressing satisfaction over the improved manufacturing and delivery schedule of equipments dispatched for the sites, he said that the next significant factor is to maintain the productivity level in line with quality. ref: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhopal/BHEL-business-strategic-plan-meet-held/articleshow/20992205.cms

BHEL commissions cooling water pump motors

BHEL, Bhopal has successfully commissioned 4370 KW circulating cooling water pump motors for M/s Kirloskar Brothers Ltd Pune. At a simple function held at electrical machines shop recently, documents were formally handed over to RavindraUlangwar, associate vice-president-KBL (business and sector head-power) and Lokesh Kumar SHO-NPCIL in the presence of BHEL, Bhopal executive director S R Prasad. The motors are to be dispatched to M/s Bhartiya Nabhikiyan Vidyut Nigam Limited (Bhavini) for setting up of prestigious 1X500 MW prototype fast breeder reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu, according to an official release. ref: http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-07-04/bhopal/40370547_1_bhel-commissions-sea-water-motors

Alstom concludes contract with BHEL for 2x660 MW Suratgarh power plant

AlstomBSE -1.31 % has been awarded a contract by BHELBSE -2.99 % to supply components and services for the 2x660 MW Suratgarh Super Thermal Power Project (STPP), located in Suratgarh, Rajasthan, India. This contract is worth approximately Rs 206 crore. Under the scope of the contract, Alstom will co-operate with BHEL in designing the boilers and supply identified pressure parts of the 660 MW supercritical boilers, along with windboxes. It will also assist BHEL with technical advisors during the erection and commissioning of the units. Key components will be manufactured in Alstom's manufacturing facilities in Concordia ( USA), as well as in Durgapur (India). The units I & II are expected to be commissioned by 2016. more at: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/indl-goods/svs/engineering/alstom-concludes-contract-with-bhel-for-2x660-mw-suratgarh-power-plant/articleshow/20894365.cms

Production pledge administered to BHEL employees

Executive director, BHEL (Bhopal) Shashi Ranjan Prasad administered the 'production pledge' to all general managers (GMs) and senior executives here on Monday. Thereafter, general managers (GMs) and HOD's administered the oath to all employees at various manufacturing blocks. Prasad on this occasion requested the employees to work with full commitment and dedication, keeping BHEL's Vision, mission and value in mind in all of their endeavours. "BHEL, Bhopal is committed to achieving business excellence and every employee is contributing effectively to achieve the objective. Delivery schedule should not only be the area of prime focus but subsequent need is to focus on the erection and commissioning work at sites," said ED Prasad. more at: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhopal/Production-pledge-administered-to-BHEL-employees/articleshow/20864844.cms