Kirloskar Electric Company Ltd (KECL) is a prominent Indian manufacturer in the electrical equipment industry, offering products such as electric motors, alternators, generators, transformers, and switchgear. Established in 1946, KECL has played a significant role in India's industrialization. The company has expanded its market presence through strategic acquisitions, such as Voltas Transformers and Lloyd Dynamowerke, and partnerships, including a collaboration with the UK-based Wind Energy Group for wind turbine generators.
KECL specializes in diverse electrical and electronic equipment, serving large industries like steel, cement, and sugar with customized system packages. The company has expanded globally with subsidiaries like KEC North American, Inc., and enhanced its production capabilities through new manufacturing units in Maharashtra and Haryana. Despite a failed joint venture with a Singapore-based company, KECL continues to innovate, introducing products such as the 'BLISS' Diesel Generating Sets and developing advanced transformer technology.
