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ased in Coimbatore, ELGi was
founded in 1960 and is listed on
the National Stock Exchange of
India. ELGi’s offering includes a
complete range of compressed air solutions
from oil-lubricated and oil-free rotary screw
and reciprocating compressors, centrifugal
compressors, diesel-drivenhighpressure and
portable compressors as well as refrigerated
air dryers, filters and other downstream ac-
cessories.
Highly vertically integrated, ELGi has
taken the step to in-source all key manufac-
turing processes and, in linewith this, has just
commissioned its own foundry and opened
a new state-of-the-art production facility in
Coimbatore.
This extensive offering is supported by a
rapidly expanding global footprint that now
spans 73 countries, 20 offices and over 300
distributors. Manufacturing facilities are
located in India, China, France and Italy. This
world-class product, global reach and local
service underpins ELGi’s mission to offer
customers “total compressed air manage-
ment solutions”, says Graham Russell, CEO
of Boksburg-based, Integrated Pump
Technology.
HavingbeenpresentinSouthAfrica
as well as sub-Saharan markets since
1992, ELGI is already a firmly established
brand with hundreds of compressors in daily
service providing customers with reliable air
in applications that range from specialised
diesel-driven water, post and blast hole drill
rigs,throughtoindustrialplantrequirements.
Key markets for ELGi include mining, explo-
ration, construction, railways and general
industry.
Market-proven over almost 25 years in
Africa’s harsh operating environment, ELGi
compressors are renowned for their simple
operating system, rugged construction, local
serviceability and lowtotal cost of ownership.
“Apart from stocking popular models,
Integrated Pump Technology will provide a
full range of spare parts for both current and
oldermodels. Trained service technicians are
available to undertake start-up commission-
ing aswell as scheduled services according to
OEM standards, always using genuine spare
Specialist submersible and vacuum pump supplier, Integrated Pump Technology, has recently
acquired the exclusive agency and distribution rights for ELGi Equipments Ltd, India’s largest
manufacturer of air compressors and associated equipment. Graham Russell, CEO of Boksburg-
based, Integrated Pump Technology (right) introduces the range.
The ELGi EG 75 kW energy-efficient electric
screw compressor is manufactured in
compliance with CE, ASME, UL and other
international quality standards. These new
generation compressors significantly reduce
operating costs and provide cost savings
with fast return on investment.
The newly released ELGi PG 1500S Combo 400 twin stage diesel compressor, which can deliver
42.5 m
3
/min (1 500 cfm) at 28 bar. This compressor meets the critical requirements of high-
speed, reliable performance and economy in drilling operations, ensuring faster drilling with
higher productivity at lower drilling costs.
Simple, rugged and easily
serviced
compressor brand
parts in order to meet the ELGi
brand promise of ensur-
ing the highest levels of
uptime,” says Bert Stewart,
the newly appointed gen-
eral manager for Integrated
Pumps Technology’s com-
pressed air division.
Within its 1 200 m
2
fa-
cility, the local company
has the internal capabil-
ity and experience to un-
dertake service, overhauls
and repairs to the air-end
of almost any make of
compressor.
Russell points out the
business fit of ELGi within
IntegratedPumpTechnology,
from having synergies ranging
from common customer bases, to
the obvious benefits of being in a posi-
tion to offer customers both compressed air
as well as vacuum solutions. “We are very
excited to be building on the solid reputation
and strong market position of ELGi,” con-
cludes Russell.
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