by NR INDRAN / INT

Mumbai : Havells India Ltd., a leading player in the Lighting & Fixtures segment, electrical and power equipment sector in India, has bagged the National EnergyConservation Award 2011 for Energy Conservation in the manufacturing of BEEStar-labeled appliances (Ceiling Fans) sector. Mr. Sushil Kumar Shinde,Union Minister of Power, Government of India, presented the award to Mr. Sunil Sikka, President, Havells India Ltd.

This is the second time in succession that the company has been awarded for implementing best practices and the only company in India to win this award since the award has been (in the fans category) constituted. The National Energy Conservation Awards are presented to organizations which have made systematic and serious attempts for efficient utilization and conservation of energy in various sectors such as industrial units, buildings, municipalities, etc.

Mr. Anil Gupta, Joint ManagingDirector, Havells India Ltd., said, “We are delighted to receive thisprestigious award from the Government of India. Achieving NationalEnergy Conservation Award highlights our promise towards quality & energyefficiency. Our commitment towards energy efficient products drives us to new innovations, and Havells would continue the journey of excellence to build world class products. ”

Havells has been committed to make products better, safer, smarter and energy efficient. Havells qualityphilosophy and unmatched performance has made “Havells” a leader in the electrical products. It is the first company in the country to introduce energy efficient CFL lamps “Green CFL” and Fan with BEE 5-Star Rating. Also,the company has launched BEE 5star rated Geysers and energy efficient electrical Motors ranging from 0.12HP to 300HP. The other quality products offerings are Cable & wires, Switchgears, Capacitors, Industrial products, etc.

HavellsIndia Ltd is a billion-dollar-plus organization, and is one of the largest& India’s fastest growing electrical and power distribution equipment manufacturerwith products ranging from Industrial & Domestic Circuit ProtectionSwitchgear, Cables & Wires, Motors, Fans, Power Capacitors, CFL Lamps,Luminaires for Domestic, Commercial & Industrial applications, Modular Switches, Water Heaters and Domestic Appliances covering the entire gamut of household, commercial and industrial electrical needs. Havells owns some of the prestigious global brands like Crabtree, Sylvania, Concord, Luminance, Linolite& Standard.

With94 branches / representative offices and over 5000 professionals in over 50countries across the globe, the group has achieved rapid success in the pastfew years. Its 15 state-of-the-art manufacturing units in India located at Haridwar, Baddi, Noida, Faridabad, Alwar, Neemrana, and 6 state-of-the-art manufacturing plants located across Europe, Latin America & Africa churn out globally acclaimed products. Havells is a name synonymous with excellence and expertise in the electrical industry. Its 20000 strong global distribution network is prompt to service customers.

The company has acquired a number of International certifications, like CSA, KEMA,CB, CE, ASTA, CPA, SEMKO, SIRIUM (Malaysia), SPRING (Singapore), TSE (Turkey),SNI (Indonesia) and EDD (Bahrain) for various products. Today, Havells and its brands have emerged as the preferred choice of electrical products for discerning individuals and industrial consumers both in India and abroad.

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