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In an exclusive interview with Valve World, Vice President and Global Head of Sales,
Mr S Venkatesh and Mr Krishna Kumar Rangaswamy, Head of Operations, Kancheepuram Plant from L & T
Valves- a leading industrial valve manufacturer with a six-decade legacy
- share insights into the company’ s remarkable transformation, global expansion and commitment to sustainability.
By Lyndsey Denton-Fray, Valve World
State-of-the-art Machining Centre at L & T Valves Kancheepuram
L & T Valves: Engineering Excellence
Expanding product offerings
L & T Valves is known as a manufacturer of gate, globe, check and ball valves approved by the global energy majors. They built a reputation as a reliable supplier of valves for oil & gas, refining and thermal power projects and plants across the world. And to address the evolving requirements of its core customers, L & T Valves has been aggressively expanding its product portfolio.“ Triple-offset butterfly valve( TOBV) is a perfect example of how we’ re upgrading our products to meet customer demands for more efficient and cost-effective solutions,” Mr Venkatesh explains. L & T Valves’ expertise in TOBV design and manufacturing is recognised across industries, and the company offers custom-engineered solutions for mission-critical services.“ We’ ve manufactured TOBVs in sizes up to 100 inches, and cryogenic variants for LNG terminals and plants. We are confident we will soon be able to increase our impact and market share in the global butterfly market.” Another area of innovation is smart automation.“ We see an increased demand for automated valves, and we leverage our expertise in system design and integration to offer a comprehensive range of SIL-capable solutions. The automation portfolio includes on-off valves, remote-operated valves, emergency shutdown valves, as well as High Integrity Pressure Protection Systems( HIPPS). By embedding digital and automation technology,
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