Vijai Electricals Limited

Pioneering leadership, remarkable vision, strong customer focus, and a relentless commitment to quality and innovation have made Vijai Electricals Ltd. one of the largest and leading manufacturer-exporters of Power and Distribution Transformers up to 15 MVA, 66 KV class in India.

Emboldened by this position of pre-eminence, the company has entered the coveted domain of EHV Power Transformers of 500 MVA, 500 KV class from 2006 with technical collaboration with M/S Daihen Corporation, Japan. Newest division in the family of VIJAI was established for the manufacture of wide range of circuit breakers/switchgears from 12 kV to 420 kV and instrument transformers from 12 KV to 420 KV and Vacuum Interrupters up to 36 kV. Gas insulated substation up to 220 KV also forms a part of the product offering in VIJAI.

Ever since its foundation in 1973, Vijai has made an impact in the Electrical Industry and its products have been inspected and accepted by several internationally reputed third-party Inspection Agencies like Lloyds-UK, Crown Agents-UK, BSI Inspectorate Griffith - UK, Bureau Veritas, OMIC Japan, CAPE - Thailand, Societe Generale de Surveillance (S.G.S), Tubescope Vecto GmbH - Germany, Robert W. Hunt Organization, RITES, AT Survey & Inspection Company - Bangladesh and so on.

Headquartered in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India and operating from state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, spread over a 160-acre campus, Vijai Electricals Ltd. employs over 7000 highly qualified, experienced and well-trained personnel with an inspiring zeal for hard work and success.

Today, with more than three decades of continuous progress behind it, Vijai has crossed many historical landmarks and grown into a progressive global Organization surpassing many benchmarks in the field.

Quality Policy

Since its conception, Vijai’s manufacturing facilities have maintained the highest standards of quality control and assurance adhering to the self enunciated operating procedures for efficient process that can adapt to the changing and challenging needs of the customer.

Vijai Electricals Ltd. Designs, Manufactures and Supplies "CUSTOMIZED TRANSFORMERS" to meet the wide range of global market and ensures support services to enhance Customer satisfaction.

Improvement in different processes for minimum ownership cost to the Customer shall be one of VE's goals by employing the most suitable material, optimized design and effective process.

Joint efforts within the Organization for excellence in all functional areas shall be the prime objective for achieving planned improvements.

Adapting changes that could help us in continual improvement of our Systems, Practices and Business Performance on top priority.

Inherent commitment to comply with the requirements of International Standards and other regulations in Quality Management System and to continually improve its effectiveness in true spirit and action shall be prime responsibility of every employee.

The organization embarks on the above policies and tries to maintain the best practices across the globe.

 

Core Values

• To reinforce & retain a distinguished position of leadership in the industry through strategic thinking, dedicated in-house R & D, and consistent customer oriented innovation, both in technology and in service.
• To create a fair, safe and inspiring working environment that will foster mutual values, goals and goodwill proving beneficial to employees and the community.
• To recognize human resources as the most important asset for achieving organizational excellence.
• To enhance industrial productivity, growth and profitability through stringent quality standards & continuous improvement and automation.
• To seek excellence in the manufacture of Energy Efficient Transformers for Power Transmission and Distribution by adapting and evolving cutting-edge technologies.
• To constantly listen to customers, respond quickly to their current needs and anticipate future requirements.
• To ensure customer satisfaction through dedicated After Sales Service Support and on time delivery.
• To consistently develop new & better products, which offer improved performance and low Total Ownership Costs.
• To seek and obtain challenging assignments and provide the most conducive environment for the professional growth of all employees through effective delegation and motivation.
• To develop people’s competence through motivation and need based training, effective delegation and proactive approach.

Projects wing in Vijai thrive on the following strengths of the group.

• Vijai brand image
• Leadership status in Transformers
• In house products : Fully vertically integrated Transformers, Switchgear,  Conductors, Fabrication, panels/ Distribution boxes
• Vast experience :  Experienced senior & middle management team 
• First projects company in the country to go live on erp
• Rich customer base.
• Experienced & committed work force at sites.
• Strong data base derived from past experience. 
• Established & proven costing system.
• Engineering capability to meet   customer specifications and needs.

EHV Power Transformers upto 500 MVA, 500 KV Class
(In Technical Collaboration with M/s. Daihen Corporation, Japan)

Having excelled in the field of Distribution and Power Transformers, Vijai now ventures in to arena of EHV Power Transformers.

EHV Power Transformers state-of-the-art facility at Rudraram, Hyderabad

Vijai Electricals Limited has plunged into Design, Manufacturing, Testing and Supply of EHV Power Transformers upto 500 MVA, 500kV class in 'Technical Collaboration' with M/s. Daihen Corporation, Japan. Daihen Corporation is one of the leading manufacturers & exporters in the field of EHV Power Transformers for the last 3 decades and are recipient of the prestigious “DEMING Quality Prize Medal.”

 

3D view of EHV Power Transformer

With a fusion of technical expertise ranging over 30 years and new talents absorbed into the organization, Vijai has an established design wing to cater to a wide range of customized designs for EHV Power Transformer. Vijai's advanced systems used in the design and manufacturing process in tandem with stringent quality measures and monitoring systems, contributes to a speedy response meeting the customers requirements.

 

High Voltage Impulse Generator

With a proven track record of more than three decades into manufacturing of Distribution and Power Transformers, Vijai now has a fully integrated state-of-the art manufacturing facilities to cater to the huge potential of the Power market.

These facilities include:

• 'GEORG' CNC Core cutting machine.
• Air conditioned winding environment with fully expandable mandrels.
• Stabilizing auto clave for iso-static pressing of coils.
• Vapor phase drying oven.
• High voltage Impulse Generator.

Thus Vijai ensures the customer with superior and reliable quality of the product with product improvement as its continuous process.

The projects wing started operation from year 2003 and now it is carrying out major Projects in Transmission & Distribution of Power all over India.

This division of Vijai is mainly crafted for:

• Rural Electrification Work (RE)
• Substation work.
• Overhead Transmission Lines
• DTR Packages
• High Voltage Distribution System (HVDS)
• Consultation

The group is ISO 9001:2000 Certified by IRQS, Mumbai for Turnkey project Management of Power Transmission & distribution Projects with EHV level that includes Design, Engineering, and Construction & Commissioning Activities. Recently under the systems, the division was integrated by BaaN (ERP System) which helps it to connect all the project sites across India. Projects division of Vijai is currently executing contracts worth Contracts worth INR 1300 Cr (230 Million Euros) in Power Sector.

Detailed Work Scope

Turnkey Services offered in ….

• Rural Electrification Work (RE)
• Substation work
• Overhead Transmission Lines
• DTR Packages
• High Voltage Distribution System ( HVDS)

A)  Rural Electrification Work (RE)

• Rural Electrification Work comprising LT Overhead lines, Consumer connections & Distribution Transformers (Installation, Testing & Commissioning) under different schemes of Govt. Of India like APDRP, RGGVY and for direct work of SEB’S.

B) Substation work (New & R&M) carrying out for

• Distribution Substations class :
  • 0.63 KV / 240 V
  • 11 KV / 240 V
  • 11 KV / 440 V
• Power Substation class :
  • 33 / 11 KV
  • 132  / 33 KV
  • 220 / 132 /33/ 11 KV
  • 400/220/132 KV

C) Overhead Transmission Lines ( New & R&M) carrying  out for

• High-Tension Lines for
  • 11 KV
  • 33 KV
  • 66 KV
  • 132 KV
  • 220 KV
• Low -Tension Lines for
  • 440 V ( 3 Phase)
  • 230 V ( 1 Phase)

D) Distribution Transformer Packages (New & R&M) carrying out for

• 16 KVA
• 25 KVA
• 63 KVA
• 100 KVA
• 200 KVA
• Higher ratings upto 5000 KVA

E)  High Voltage Distribution System (HVDS)

• Execution & Consultancy Services for Upgrading the existing Distribution System to Higher Voltage.

Major Projects under Execution

• Rural Electrification Work in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Karnataka, and West Bengal for PGCIL, NTPC, NHPC, GESCOM, and UHBVNL.
• Substation work in Bihar, Uttarpradesh, Goa, Karnataka, Meghalaya, Haryana for PGCIL, KPTCL, MeSEB, DHBVNL.
• DTR work in Bihar for PGCIL.
• 220 KV Transmission Line for APTRANSCO in A.P.
• 220 KV Sub Station for KPTCL, Karnataka.
• HVDS Work in A.P for EPDCL, SPDCL & CPDCL.

A) Rural Electrification Works

• In Patna, Vaishali, Saran, Rohtas, Gaya, Darbhanga and Jamuei districts of  Bihar for PGCIL & NHPC  -- INR 4900 million.
• In Badaun, Kanpur, Siddarthnagar, Deoria , Kushingar and Sultanpur districts in Uttar Pradesh for PGCIL, MVVNL, PVVNL, DVVNL- INR 4000 million.
• In  Kharagpur district of West Bengal for the  NTPC – INR 210 million.
• In Garo Hills , Tura in  Meghalaya for Meghalaya State Electricity Board(MeSEB) - INR 410 million.
• In  Panipat, Sonepat and Karnal districts of Haryana for UHBVNL – INR 810 million.

We are glad to have eminent customers from India. Some of them are:

• Power Grid Corporation of India limited ( PGCIL)
• National Hydro Power Corporation Limited ( NHPC)
• National Thermal  Power Corporation Limited ( NTPC)
• APTRANSCO
• KPTCL
• GESCOM
• UHBVNL
• DHBVNL
• PUVVNL
• PVVNL
• MVVNL
• SPDCL
• CPDCL
• EPDCL
• MeSEB

VIJAI has developed and honed our execution skills to carry out projects across the entire spectrum of the electrical industry. While our core competence lies in Rural electrification, setting up Distribution networks/ LT overhead lines VIJAI has also executed substations ranging from 33/11 KV to 220 KV. As of end December 2007 VIJAI has electrified 4500 villages and constructed 80 substations.  VIJAI has expanded horizons and also executed HVDS and Feeder segregation projects in AP / MP.  It also partnered with clients in executing overhead transmission lines for both HT (11 KV to 220 KV) and LT (230 V Single phase & 440 V Three Phase) and have also completed transmission lines up to 220 KV to the satisfaction of our customers. VIJAI remains committed to helping our clients reach power to everyone and in achieving distribution efficiencies by minimizing losses.

Current year 2006-07:

• Projects mainly 11/ 33 kv central / state govt sector, execute 220 kv lines & s/s orders in hand

Next year 2007-08:

• Enter private sector / industry sector 33/66/132/220 kv transmission & generation segment for turn key s/s, lines works
• Start overseas contracts division
• Strengthen 220 kv contracts business
• Start 400 kv & gis contracts

Year 2008-09:

• Strengthen 400 kv & gis contracts business
• Expand international business contracts

Vision

Vijai Electricals Ltd. aims to be a prominent global player and a national leader in the field of Power Transmission and Distribution, promoting the cause of energy saving through constant innovation and customization of products, and introduction of value added solutions for its honored customers. It is getting set to become a one stop shop for Power and Distribution Transformers, scaling newer heights of technology, setting quality benchmarks for all its products and services, and ensuring satisfaction to all its shareholders.

Corporate Mission

• To operate its business with the highest level of Integrity, Responsibility and Accountability and to continue to build on the trust & confidence of stakeholders that the Organization has earned over the years.
• To be an Open, Responsive, Participative and Entrepreneurial Organization.

Design, Development, Manufacturing, Testing, Installation, Commissioning and Servicing of "Customized Transformers" has been the main business focus of Vijai, since its inception. Having earned a sustained market leadership in the areas of Distribution Transformers and Small Power Transformers up to 15 MVA, 66 KV Class, Vijai has entered the arena of Power Transformers up to 500 MVA, 500 KV class in technical collaboration with M/S. Daihen Corporation of Japan.

Vijai also participates in ELECTRIFICATION PROJECTS & AUTOMATION PROJECTS from CONCEPT TO COMMISSIONING. Further, it has already introduced SWITCHGEAR PRODUCTS & INSULATORS of different ranges starting from 11 KV to 420 KV which is one of the largest range available in the country. HV Cables and Conductors is also now a part of product offering from Vijai. Eventually the organization aims to become a leader in the Transmission & Distribution (T&D) field.

Vijai was the pioneer in India to produce Amorphous Metal Core Distribution Transformers (AMDT) in the year 1996 and today it is proud to be the largest manufacturer of these energy-efficient Transformers in the world. The AMDT manufacturing unit of Vijai is arguably the largest & fully integrated state-of-the-art facility in the world, with a large production capacity of about 1000 numbers Transformers per day. These products uphold the needs of energy conservation and energy efficiency, which form one of the core objectives of the Power Sector Reforms.

Vijai was also granted "Recognized Export House" status by the Government of India in the year 1994 for its continuous export excellence. It has been successfully exporting Transformers to many countries across the globe viz: Bangladesh, Brazil, Cyprus, Germany, Ghana, Japan, Kuwait, Nepal, Nigeria, Philippines, Kenya, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Tanzania, UAE, UK, Vietnam and Zimbabwe.

Vijai intends to augment its global presence by furthering its export effort in Africa, Europe, North America and Latin American Countries.

Shining Examples of Exceptional Entrepreneurial Spirit

The name Vijai Electricals Ltd. has been associated with a large number of significant accomplishments:

1973	Establishment of the Organization
1983	Introduction of CSP Transformers in the country
1987	Technical Collaboration with M/s Westinghouse Corporation, USA for Single Phase  Wound Core Transformers
1988	Commencement of Cast Resin Transformers Production.
1989	Commencement of Exports. Technical Collaboration with M/s Daihen Corporation, Japan for manufacture of AMDT’s.
1994	Recognition by Government of India as “Export House”. Manufacture of Earthquake Resistant Transformers for the first time in India. ISO 9001 Certification
1996	Commencement of Production for Amorphous Metal Distribution Transformers in the exclusive AMDT Plant
1997	Recognition by Government of India as “Trading House”
1998	Successful Type testing of 1000 KVA Amorphous Metal Distribution Transformers.
2002	Entry into turnkey electrification & substation projects. Successful completion of Arc Proof Test on 30 kVA Single-Phase Transformers as per JIS (Japanese Standards) for the first time in India.
2003	Commissioning of exclusive and complete Corrugation Line.
2004	Technical Collaboration with Daihen Corp. Japan for Large Power Transformers up to 500 MVA, 500 KV Class. Commissioning of Porcelain Plant. Commissioning of Radiator Plant. Commissioning of Robotic Welding.
2005	Commissioning of Plasma Arc Cutting facilities. Accreditation to all Testing laboratories viz., Transformer Testing Laboratories Units- 02 & 03, Conductor Testing Laboratory – Unit-04 and Transformer Oil Testing laboratory in Unit -2, from National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL).
2006	Incorporation of Brazilian Subsidiary of Vijai Electricals Ltd. India.
2007	Incorporation of the Mexican wing of Vijai Electricals Ltd. India. Successful SC testing of the first 50 MVA Transformers produced by the EHV wing in the first attempt.

Single Window Solutions for the Global Market

Vijai Electricals Ltd. actively seeks and nurtures effective partnerships with like-minded companies that provide complementary services so that it can offer its customers, skilled & single-window solutions.

Through the years, Vijai has enhanced its operational and technical strength by entering into strategic technical collaborations with eminent world leaders in the industry including.

Westinghouse, USA	For Single Phase Transformers
M & C, Germany	For Dry Type Cast Resin Transformers
Daihen Corporation, Japan	For Amorphous Metal Distribution Transformers
Westinghouse, USA	For CLR/ CQR Circuit Breakers (with sister concern SEL)
Daihen Corporation, Japan	For the manufacture of Large Power Transformers up to 500 MVA, 500 kV Class.

Technical Collaborations like these reinforce Vijai’s global presence, sharpen its competence and make the Organization more valuable to its customers.

Samrakshana Electricals Limited

Samrakshana Electricals Ltd. (SEL), a sister concern of  Vijai Electricals Ltd. provides support to Vijai by manufacturing and supplying almost all major components that go into the making of Transformers. This helps Vijai to get an edge over competitors in terms of quality, price and delivery schedules, while maintaining an effective and complete control on the entire supply chain.

SEL is well known for the quality of its products and effectively caters to the needs of various national and international customers besides meeting the requirements of Vijai.

Samrakshana Electricals Ltd. manufactures a wide range of products viz:

• All the components for CSP Transformers (Completely Self Protected)
  • Oil Immersed circuit Breakers (CLR and CQR Types)
  • Lightening Arrestors
  • HT fuse Links
  • Signal Light
  • Operating Handle
• Tap Switches ( Rotary & Linear Types)
• Silica Gel Breathers.
• Drain Valves.
• Electrical Grade Press Boards.
• Thermosetting Powder Paint / Liquid Paint.
• All types of Lugs / Ferrules / Connectors.
• Oil Level Gauges / Indicators.

In addition to the above, SEL is well equipped to develop any new component that may be required by Vijai.

Apart from the above products that are manufactured in SEL’s Hydernagar facility, it has established a separate & exclusive plant at Balanagar, Hyderabad for manufacture of electro porcelain Bushings & Insulators.

Very soon SEL is going to manufacture the base paper on which epoxy diamond dotting will be applied and this will be the first kind of plant in itself in India.

In Recognition of Outstanding Excellence

• Udyog Patra Award from Vice President of India in the year 1982.
• Udyog Ratna Award from the then Union Minister of Energy, Govt. of India in the year 1987.
• Certificate of Merit from EEPC for outstanding Export for the years 1992, 1993 and 1994.
• All India Award for Export Excellence by EEPC for the years 1994-95, 1995-96 and 1996-97.
• Rolling Trophies for Export by Confederation of Indian Industries (CII), continually for four years beginning from 1994 to 1997.
• Recognized as ‘Export House’ in 1993-94 by the Govt. of India.
• EEPC Regional Award for the outstanding Export Performance during the year 1999-2000 (Under the Category Electric Power Machinery, Switchgear and Control Gear).
• National Citizen’s Award for the year 1998 received by our Chairman for outstanding contribution in the field of Industry.
• Udyog Jyoti Award from the then Minister of Labor & Employment, Govt. of India. in the year 2000.
• Award for the Best Export Effort in the State (Surana Udyog Silver Rolling Trophy) during 2001-02 from the FAPCII.
• ITID (Institute of Trade and Industrial Development) Quality Excellence Award 2002 awarded in recognition of Quality Product (Amorphous Metal Transformers) by ITID, New Delhi.
• 4th Best Exporter Award for the year 2001-2002 from Container Corporation of India, Ministry of Railways, Govt. of India.
• Bharat Ratna Dr. M.Visvesvaraya Industrial Award 2003 for Best Import Substitution Effort from All India Manufacturers Organization, A.P.
• EEPC Regional Award for the outstanding Export Performance during the year 2000-2001.
• EEPC Regional Award for the outstanding Export Performance (Continuous excellence) during the year 2001-2002.
• EEPC Regional Award for the outstanding Export Performance (New / Difficult Market) during the year 2002-2003.
• EEPC Regional Award for the outstanding Export Performance during the year 2005-2006.

With a commitment to continuous improvement, paving a way for vertical integration, the Research & Development wing of Vijai has been painstakingly working round-the-clock to develop new products, better and improvised manufacturing processes, usage of modern technology and enhanced materials for the benefit of customers. This would prove not only economical in terms of cost and energy but would also give an all time superior product to provide total satisfaction to the end user. Continuous Magnetic Field Annealing and Delta Core Transformers, the patented technologies of Vijai are steps in this direction.

VIJAI ELECTRICALS LTD is equipped with the latest Design and Engineering technologies and is definitely one of the best in the world. Vijai caters to international specifications believing in product quality and customer satisfaction. Adherence to the customer specification is the company’s motto.

Nevertheless, Vijai doesn't hesitate to educate its valued customers by coming out with valid and relevant deviations.

Vijai has a team of qualified and experienced design engineers, software engineers and skilled design draughts men trained in advanced AUTOCAD, AUTOLISP and other areas.

Software wing of its engineering department has successfully developed computer programs for Electrical Design calculations enabling millions of iterative calculations converging to a very optimum design. This is done exclusively for National and International tenders with capitalization of loss parameters. Vijai' s vision is to achieve complete set of design calculations, bill of materials and constructional drawings, all with a single click of a mouse.

Vijai has a variety of design options for different types of conductor and core materials. A massive data bank has already been established based on the previous test results.