L&T's Electrical & Automation to supply meters to WBSEDCL

The Electrical & Automation (E&A) business of Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) has been awarded an order for supply of energy meters by the West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company (WBSEDCL). The value of the order is Rs. 110.31 crore.

The Metering & Protection Systems (MPS) business unit of E&A will supply 12.6 lakh single-phase energy meters to WBSEDCL in a time frame of 12 months between June 2011 and May 2012

“This order is an expression of WBSEDCL’s confidence in L&T meters and our capability of meeting their requirements on technology, timely delivery and service. We strive to deliver cost-effective, environment conducive, customized products on existing platforms that facilitate clinching orders and serving our customers. We have a wide range of products and solutions in the electricity distribution segment that compete with the best in the world,” said Mr. S. C. Bhargava, Senior Vice President and Head of E&A.

MPS has a modern manufacturing facility in Mysore with certified sophisticated testing facilities for strict quality control. Its installed/current capacity is for over 4 million single-phase meters and three-phase meters. The production crossed a milestone of two million meters in 2010-11. The hallmark of manufacturing is systematic monitoring and evaluation of the quality of input material, critical components, assemblies, testing and inspection processes that ensure compliance with quality standards and parameters prescribed by the customers.

Background:
Larsen & Toubro is a USD 11.7 billion technology, engineering and construction group, with global operations. It is one of the largest and most respected companies in India’s private sector. A strong, customer –focused approach and the constant quest for top-class quality have enabled L&T to attain and sustain leadership in its major lines of business over seven decades.