At the IEC Automation Week 2024 held in Navi Mumbai, Nandlal Khatan, Managing Director of Pune Techtrol Pvt. Ltd., honored with the prestigious MD/CEO Excellence Award for Indian Companies. This award honors dedicated and accomplished senior leaders, both within and beyond IEC who have made a significant impact on the automation industry and society at large.

The Instrumentation Expert Club (IEC), established in 2002, is a distinguished organization that unites industry leaders and professionals worldwide to exchange knowledge, drive innovation, and create value in Automation, Controls, and Instrumentation. Guided by the visionary leadership of Dr. B. R. Mehta, it serves as a dynamic platform for collaboration and growth.

Pune Techtrol’s Journey:

A graduate in Electrical Engineering from the College of Engineering Pune (CoEP) in 1969, Mr. Khatan started his career as a quality engineer and began his entrepreneurial journey in the early 1970s through a partnership firm. His perseverance and vision led to the foundation of Pune Techtrol in 1984. His goal was clear: to create a leading provider of innovative level measuring instruments for liquids & solids and process automation solutions

Pune Techtrol Today:

Started as a small company with just six employees has now grown to a workforce of 190. Over the past 40 years, Pune Techtrol has expanded its product range from a few basic level gauges and controllers to a complete portfolio of advanced level measuring instruments for both liquids and solids. This includes state-of-the-art ultrasonic, radar, and laser level transmitters, bicolor level gauges, and integrated process automation systems incorporating the latest Industry 4.0 technologies, the company’s products are now equipped with cloud-based remote monitoring solutions, offering unparalleled capabilities and advanced functionality.

Pune Techtrol’s product approvals from major standards organizations such as PED, CE, ATEX, CCOE/PESO, IBR, and IRS further attest to its commitment to quality and safety.

Industry Reach and Global Presence:

Pune Techtrol serves diverse industries, including water treatment, steam and power generation, oil and petrochemicals, engineering, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, dairy, food processing, mining, cement, textiles, automobiles, defense, nuclear power, and space exploration. With a strong presence in both India and international markets, Pune Techtrol has earned a reputation for reliability and innovation across the globe.

Looking Forward:

Reflecting on his journey, Nandlal Khatan says, “I am proud of what Pune Techtrol has accomplished over the last 40 years. Our commitment to innovation, quality, and customer service has been the key to our success. As we look ahead, we remain dedicated to redefining level measurement and advancing technology to meet the needs of tomorrow's industries.”

With a forward-thinking leadership team, including his son Mayank, Pune Techtrol is poised to continue its growth, contributing to India’s self-reliant industrial ecosystem and further establishing itself as a global leader in level measurement solutions.