KBL Achieves NABL Accreditation at Kirloskarvadi Plant

Pune, India – Kirloskar Brothers Ltd (KBL), India’s leading pump manufacturer, has secured NABL (National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories) accreditation for its Hydraulic Research Centre Pump Testing Laboratory (HRC PTL), located at its Kirloskarvadi Plant in Sangli, Maharashtra.

KBL is uniquely positioned as the only pump manufacturing company in the world to have received this accreditation. In compliance with the ISO/IEC 17025:2017, the international benchmark for the requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories, this covers a comprehensive range of roto dynamic pumps, including centrifugal, mixed flow and axial pumps evaluated across multiple performance parameters.

Sanjay Kirloskar, Chairman & Managing Director, KBL, said, “The NABL accreditation is a testament to the relentless pursuit of quality and precision by our engineering teams at Kirloskarvadi. As India accelerates its infrastructure ambitions in energy, water management, irrigation, and urban development, we are proud to offer testing capabilities that meet the highest global standards. This is a step forward for quality-driven engineering made in India.”

For buyers across water utilities, power, irrigation, and defence, NABL accreditation converts KBL’s pump performance data from a claim into independently validated, globally accepted results, hence eliminating the need for third-party re-testing and accelerating approvals in Government and regulated procurement. As a signatory to the ILAC Mutual Recognition Arrangement, NABL-accredited test results are recognized in over 100 countries, giving KBL's certifications direct international standing.

India’s pump market, valued at US$ 2.90 billion in 2024, is projected to reach US$ 4.14 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 6.12 percent. As global buyers increasingly pursue China+1 sourcing strategies and prioritize certified, quality-assured suppliers, KBL’s standing as the world’s only NABL-accredited pump manufacturer gives it a measurable edge in both domestic mega-project contracts and international export markets.

The accreditation significantly enhances KBL’s testing credibility in alignment with stringent global quality frameworks. The reliability and robustness of the test results reflect KBL’s commitment to customer excellence. It also reinforces the company's broader mission to deliver technologically advanced and dependable pumping solutions to India and global markets.

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