Description
| Country of Origin | Made in India |
| Power | 1 HP |
| Power Source | Electric |
The Kirloskar group of companies was one of the earliest industrial groups in the engineering industry in India. The group produces centrifugal pumps, engines, compressors, screw & centrifugal chillers, lathes and electrical equipments like electric motors, transformers and generators. While Laxmanrao Kirloskar, established the group in 1888, his son Shantanurao Laxmanrao Kirloskar played a role in the leadership of the company.[6][7] The company under Shantanurao Laxmanrao Kirloskar achieved one of the highest growth rates in Indian history, with 32,401% growth of assets from 1950 to 1991.[8][9]
In 1988, Rajiv Gandhi, the then Prime Minister of India released a commemorative stamp marking the Kirloskar Group’s 100th anniversary.[10]
In 1974, in cooperation with Deutz-Fahr of Germany, Kirloskar began manufacturing tractors.[11] They have since ceased tractor production.
The Kirloskar Group also set up India’s second oldest township Kirloskarwadi, Palus which celebrated its centennial in 2010.
