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India ’ s largest tubemill up to 508 mm . The shipping department .
Mr . Müller-Bernhardt explains “ Last year , Venus invested significant amount in an Acid Regeneration Plant . Making us the first Indian Stainless Steel Pipe manufacturer having such system . This system ensures we are reusing as much pickling acid as possible .” It is also planned to convert the gas annealing furnaces to electrical induction in order to further reduce the plant ’ s CO2 emissions . A solar park with an output of 1.3 MW is scheduled to go into operation at the beginning of March . Around 60 percent of Venus Pipes & Tubes ’ current energy needs are to be covered by solar power . And another system with the same performance is already being planned . Until CBAM is introduced , Venus will be able to run entirely on renewable energy .
Mr Müller-Bernhardt is confident that Venus Pipes & Tubes will be a largely green company given the financial impact of CBAM and can offer attractive CBAM taxes to its customers . The Indian government has now started a similar carbon emissions project , but regardless of this , Venus also wants to voluntarily show the market how to produce in an environmentally friendly way .
Employees at the center Safety is very important in all areas of Venus Pipes & Tubes . You won ’ t find an employee without a helmet or safety shoes . “ It is not without reason that customers and visitors describe Venus as the most European factory in India ,” laughs Mr . Patel . The focus here is on the employees . The company now has 1,200 employees who work in three shifts . The 5S method is used in production . However , it ’ s not just physical integrity that counts . The team spirit is also kept high with events such as a cricket tournament and many festival celebrations . The company has developed a good reputation as an attractive employer and is therefore easier to find capable employees . Venus offers services that go far beyond the usual in the country : Employees are not only offered transport between home and work but are also provided with living space on the Venus Campus . Venus also offers meals in the company canteen . Workers , employees and management live there equally without class arrogance .
The Venus Pipes & Tubes production halls in Bhuj-Bachau ( Kutch , Gujarat ).
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