Chennai, Jan 12 (.) Elgi Equipments Limited, one of the world’s leading air compressor manufacturers, inaugurated its vacuum
pump assembly line at its headquarters in Coimbatore on Monday.
The new facility marks a significant milestone in ELGi’s strategic expansion into the vacuum solutions space, strengthening its commitment to manufacturing excellence, quality leadership, and global competitiveness.
The assembly line builds on ELGi’s multi-year technology licensing agreement with D.V.P. Vacuum Technology S.p.A., Italy, under which ELGi manufactures, assembles, tests, and markets D.V.P.’s proprietary vacuum products in India.
With vacuum being a natural adjacency to compressed air, this initiative reinforces ELGi’s vision to create a strong, future-ready portfolio of industrial air and vacuum solutions, a company release said.
A proud recipient of the prestigious Deming Prize for Total Quality Management (TQM), ELGi has designed the new अacuum pump assembly line in line with its robust TQM philosophy.
The facility enables end-to-end control over quality and reliability, allowing ELGi to offer customers globally competitive products backed by a two-year warranty.
Dr. Jairam Varadaraj, Managing Director, Elgi Equipments said: “The inauguration of our vacuum pump assembly line is a significant step in ELGi’s journey to build globally competitive industrial solutions from India. Vacuum technology is a natural extension of our compressed air business, and this facility reflects our commitment to applying Deming-recognised Total Quality Management practices across every new product line we introduce. By combining proven European technology with ELGi’s manufacturing discipline,
service reach, and quality culture, we are well positioned to deliver highly reliable vacuum solutions to customers in India and, over
time, across global markets.”
Anvar Jay Varadaraj, Chief Operating Officer, Elgi Equipments, said “The global vacuum pump market continues to grow steadily, driven by rising demand across manufacturing, packaging, pharmaceuticals, electronics, and process industries.”
With this new assembly line, ELGi strengthens its position as a trusted global manufacturer, reaffirming our commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainable growth, while creating long-term value for our customers, partners, and stakeholders” , he said.
Built for quality, reliability, and customer confidence, the new vacuum pump assembly line incorporates best-in-class manufacturing practices, including automated, sensor-driven assembly processes, comprehensive end-of-line testing, and ergonomically designed
360-degree swivel assembly benches. Together, these capabilities ensure consistently high build quality, operational reliability, and superior product performance.
In addition, by assembling vacuum pumps in India, ELGi significantly strengthens its customer support ecosystem through faster response times enabled by local assembly and parts availability, extensive pan-India service coverage backed by trained and qualified service engineers, and high-quality aftermarket support, ensuring greater uptime and long-term peace of mind for customers across industries.
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