Simplifying existence with pipes and tubes
Visualize about the simplified existence we are rejoicing in. There is a little bit of pipes and tubes influencing our lives – in the house we live in, the workplace, the car we drive, the furniture we use, the water we drink, and more. Amongst the leading players in India and contributing to India’s exports growth story in this industry segment is Garg Tube Ltd. The ISO 9001: 2000 certified Delhi based company is a manufacturer and exporter of ERW black / galvanized tubes and pipes in various specifications and sizes, meeting diverse applications in diverse sectors. The products are marketed under the brand name of GTL India. “We deliver high quality products at competitive prices, understanding the exact requirements of our customers. Our organizational structure empowers us with the competitive capability to maintain our leadership position in the global market,” declares the enigmatic and compelling Mr. C.L. Aggarwal, Founder Chairman. Honored with the ‘Excellence in Export’ award by the Hon. President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, Mr. Rahul Aggarwal S/o C.L. Aggarwal looks towards broader horizons. Sustaining the commitment promised, keeping the clients updated and informed, and maintaining good relations with clients is what the visionary entrepreneur believes in. What started with Rs. 1.5 crore in flourished into a Rs. 130 crore entity, triggered by 30% growth. The company today ranks amongst top four players in exports.
Product Range and Application Areas
ERW Black Steel Pipe used for fencing, line pipes, scaffolding, water and gas conveyance, oil country tubular, automobiles, agriculture sector, hand pumps for deep boring wells, drinking water in housings, collieries for extraction of water, thermal powers, telecom (for cable protection) Galvanized Steel Pipes used for building and structural material purpose, mechanical and general engineering, manufacturing of bus body, railway boogies, and as conduit pipes in telephone dept. Scaffoldings in construction Hollow Section used in furniture industry, construction of bus body, structural application and fencing “Our competitors are Surya Roshni, Apollo, and Good Luck. We deal with the some of the largest stockists in the world, especially in Europe, Ireland, and Australia. 90% of our products are exported to various countries worldwide,” says the candid Mr. Rahul Aggarwal ( BBA with specialization in Exports), Director, who looks after marketing. The young and determined personality has been instrumental in etching a global identity for the company, pitching in huge export orders. The company’s manufacturing unit is located at Ghaziabad. Spread over an area of 1.5 acres, the unit is equipped with the latest technological facilities. A state-of-the-art testing lab facilitates quality control at every step of the manufacturing process. To ensure the quality of metallurgical composition recommended in the manual of specifications, various other routine tests like Tensile Testing, Flattening Test, Bend Test, Drift Expansion Test, etc. are periodically conducted.
Competitive Advantages
Average production of 3,000 MT per month Products comply with IS/BS/ EN/ANZ standards (1161, 1239, 1387, 1073, 1163 etc.) Optimum utilization of production capacity; 24 X 7 operation 125 dedicated professionals; 95% retention of staff Commitment to quality and customer satisfaction Products majorly (90%) exported to Europe, UK, Ireland, Australia 100% retention of clients since last 7 years An approximate Rs. 3 crore invested on R&D every year Govt. recognized export house. When asked about grievances if any, Mr. C.L. Aggarwal reverts swiftly, “Heavy excise duty is a burden and too much levy of taxes by the government is only causing crisis against development.” He adds after a pause, “Easy availability of good raw materials, team effort, God’s grace, and hard work have kept us going in a highly competitive scenario.” The Aggarwals are targeting to set up a new plant near a port in Gujarat to increase production capacity and meet the increasing demands of clients. They envisage to achieving a turnover of a mind-boggling Rs. 500 crore 5 years down the line.