Annexure ‘I’ to the
Directors’ Report
Conservation of Energy:
The Energy Conservation efforts in the Company
are being pursued on a continuous basis. Close
monitoring of power consumption is maintained
to minimise wastage and facilitate optimum
utilisation of energy. Regular maintenance and
repairs of all the equipments and machineries
are carried out to ensure optimum efficiency.
Having the right spares parts at all times especially
during emergencies, improves the availability of
equipments too.
The other Energy Conservation measures taken
are -
1) Optimised the operating voltage for machines
and lighting points at different level for
effective utilisation of Grid power and
reduction of apparent energy consumption.
Maintaining a good power factor with
reduction of harmonics by broad band
reactors resulting in reduction of apparent as
well as active energy consumption.
2) Ensure equal and optimum load sharing for
effective utilisation of Genset capacity and
reduction in specific fuel consumption of
Gensets.
3) Installation of latest generation Energy
Efficient LED lighting & equipments, variable
frequency drives are extensively installed and
used wherever possible for lesser energy
consumption. Efficient PLC programs for
reduction of idle running of equipments
resulting in saving of power consumptions.
4) Considerable savings are achieved by the
installation of Chain stoves in our spray Driers
for switching of fuel from Gas to coal.
5) Fuel savings are achieved through optimise
combustion air/fuel ratio of each burner,
optimum utilisation of process control
parameters of the products and Optimise tile
thickness / specific weight of tiles thus reduce
the cycle of Kiln and increase the availability of
machines and reduction of heat loss.
Technology absorption
A. Research and Development (R&D)
(i) Specified Areas in which (R&D) carried out
by the Company:
A new size Digital wall tile has been developed
in 25x75cm available in glossy, wooden and
satin finish, ideal for any kind of interior. A new
product has been developed i.e. in Polished
Vitrified category (60X60cm), Technica
series available in high matt finish. Also new
digital tiles were developed in dimensions of
20x120cm, 40x80cm, 60x60cm, 80x80cm &
60x120cm in Glazed Vitrified category based
on different themes and concepts. These
products are designed by European designers.
The designs were created keeping in mind
the ultra modern luxury lifestyles and other
concepts. These products are available in
different finish i.e. E Shield, Lappato, Rustic,
Stone & Nanotech High gloss.
(ii) Benefits derived as a result of the above
R&D
Continuous innovations and coming out with
a new products of international standards has
helped the Company to be in the forefront
among its competitors.
Future plan of action
1) To Introduce new sizes of Ceramic (Wall &
Floor) & Polished/Glazed Vitrified tiles.
2) To update technology as per advancement
and competitiveness observed from the Global
market.
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