Alstom strengthens Power Service business in India

Alstom today announced plans to strengthen its Power Service business in India through investments in an expanded service workshop, and an increase in manpower of up to 20 per cent of both skilled labour and engineers over the next two years. 

Walter Graenicher, President, Alstom Power Service, shared Alstoms plans during a visit to India this week. Commenting on the forthcoming expansion of power service capabilities at the companys Vadodara facility, Mr Graenicher said, Our customers require the most efficient power plant maintenance and minimal downtime. Alstom has the largest installed equipment base and the widest range of power plant services. Our capabilities cover the complete range of power plants: steam, gas turbine and industrial plant. With India moving towards super-critical technologies, the Power Service market in India is entering a strong growth period. Through the investments we are making, Alstom is in a great position to realise this potential. 

We have already built a strong base at our facility in Vadodara for the enhancement of our power service capabilities. Alstom pioneers the introduction of technologically-advanced equipment for its operations globally. In India, the addition of Alstoms High Speed Balancing Tunnel, suitable for all rotating equipment, is an example of the world-class equipment we are offering to Indian customers, added Mr Graenicher.

Focusing on plans to enhance the training and development of Power Service personnel, Mr Frederic Lalanne, Managing Director & Vice Chairman, Alstom Projects India Ltd, said, India is an important market for Alstoms Power Service business and at the same time offers a vast talent pool. We will continue to expand our team of engineers who cater to Indian as well as global requirements. 

Notes To Editors: 

Alstom Power Service in India 

Alstoms Power Service Sector currently employs 250 people in India operating out of eight different locations.

Alstom offers unique value throughout the lifecycle of the plant, having a full range of service solutions tailored to customer needs. At present, Power Service sales constitute nearly 16% of Alstoms total business in India, amounting to 3000 million (INR).

In Kolkata, Alstom has a technical hub for boiler and environment products, catering for the Indian and South East Asian markets, both in terms of sales and service requirements and product development. Alstoms extended service portfolio will include:

• Developing a clean facility for large generator repairs.
• Enhancing the capacity to balance machines by adding state-of-the-art new pedestals for high speed (up to 14000 RPM).
• Meeting stringent technical requirements for shot peening of nuclear turbines.
• Upgrading a modern facility for the bend removal of turbine rotors.

Alstoms Power Service Sector customers include all power generating companies in India, all state electricity boards, IPPS, and industrial customers in the cement, paper and aluminium industries. Alstom has already completed environmental upgrades at NTPC, PSEB, MSEB plants, with exceptional operational results. 

About Alstoms Power Service Sector 

Alstom provides the most complete range of power generation services and equipment worldwide. Present in more than 70 countries, Alstom supplies over 20% of the world's installed power, offering more than 100 years of experience and 650 GW of power in the areas it operates in.

Alstom is the leading service provider to the power generation industry and has more than 15,000 specialists located at over 250 service centres around the world. This extensive network has 20 global service execution centres, and 22 workshops. The range of services offered by Alstoms Power Service Sector include traditional spare part handling, field service support for individual power plant components and full power plant management.

Alstom offers tailor-made product and service packages to meet different customer requirements to keep plants competitive. 

About Alstom Projects India Limited (APIL) 

Alstom Projects India Ltd (APIL) is a majority owned subsidiary company of Alstom SA France the global leader in power generation and rail infrastructure and a true multinational company that nurtures a long-term commitment to India. Alstom Projects India Ltd (APIL) offers a composite range of services related to power generation for utilities and industrial users, transportation systems covering traction, signalling and train control for the railways and energy management for a variety of industries.

In India since 1910, Alstom is one of the oldest foreign companies in the country employing close to 3000 people across New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Vadodara, Coimbatore, Durgapur, Shahabad and a software technology facility at Bangalore. Alstom Projects India Ltd. has a turnover of INR 1000 crore and is listed at Bombay Stock Exchange & National Stock Exchange with 33 per cent of its equity with the public.

For further information, please contact:
Komal Das
Director- Corporate Communications
Alstom Projects India Ltd