Birla Corp. Chairman Speech

Jute Synthetics



A Conservation of Energy



a) Energy Conservation Considerable Energy The process of

measures taken saving measures taken replacement of

through replacement of Flat Belt Drive

conventional induction- in place of V-

type drive motors, Belt drive,

switches and various Haba Set tapes

in-house electrical in Ring Frames,

modifications. Tin Rollers

with Pulley

Drive also in

Ring Frames,

energy saving

spindles and 500

KVAR capacitors

in Distribution

Boards continued.



b) & c) Additional Discussions are going NIL

Investment & impact on with competent

consultants for energy

conservation through

appropriate

installations.



d) Power & Fuel Form 'A' annexed Form 'A' annexed

Consumption



B) Technology Absorption Pilot Project for Closely associated

e) Research & Development Jute Felt based with several research

1) Specification of automotive trim institutions and

Technology absorption parts already availed of their

absorptions and/or implemented. Further research and develo-

R&D expansions have also pment activities to

been undertaken and upgrade plant on a

continue. regular basis.

Efforts continued for

in-house R & D of

value added jute &

jute-blended fabrics

and yarns with

indigenous state-of-

the-art technology.



2) & 3) Benefit and Keen interest continues --

future plan of action to be shown by all

Indian as well as

overseas automobile

manufacturers in

value-added jute and

jute-blended fabrics

and yarns and

jute-blended fabrics

and yarns for furnishing

upholstery etc.



C) Foreign Exchange All out efforts continue Export to various

Earnings & Outgo to develop additional countries is tak-

f) Export activities export for value-added ing place on a

products regular basis and

efforts are on to

tap new buyers for

increasing exports



g) Total Foreign Exchange used (All Divisions) - Rs 3551.58 lacs



h) Total Foreign Exchange earned (including export to Nepal & Bhutan

in Indian Currency - Rs 2432.42) (All Divisions) - Rs 12325.76 lacs







Carbide

A Conservation of Energy

a) Energy Conservation Energy Saving measures were taken by more

measures taken penetration of electrodes and avoiding

heat losses by controlling the charging

and other parameters, implementing more

use of lancing system during tapping and

controlling the starting torque of

motors by replacement of starters which

were taking high amperage.



b) & c) Additional NIL

Investment & impact



d) Power & Fuel Consumption Form 'A' annexed



B) Technology Absorption Besides various energy saving measures,

e) Research & Development the unit has an ongoing programme to

1) Specification of improve awareness and importance of

Technology absorption the need to conserve electricity,

absorptions and/or water, oil, lubricants etc. among

R&D its employees.



2) & 3) Benefit and future --

plan of action



C) Foreign Exchange Earnings

& Outgo



f) Export activities --









Carbide

A Conservation of Energy

a) Energy Conservation Energy Saving measures were taken by more

measures taken penetration of electrodes and avoiding

heat losses by controlling the charging

and other parameters, implementing more

use of lancing system during tapping and

controlling the starting torque of

motors by replacement of starters which

were taking high amperage.



b) & c) Additional NIL

Investment & impact



d) Power & Fuel Consumption Form 'A' annexed



B) Technology Absorption Besides various energy saving measures,

e) Research & Development the unit has an ongoing programme to

1) Specification of improve awareness and importance of

Technology absorption the need to conserve electricity,

absorptions and/or water, oil, lubricants etc. among

R&D its employees.



2) & 3) Benefit and future --

plan of action



C) Foreign Exchange Earnings

& Outgo



f) Export activities --



Birla Vinoleum



A Conservation of Energy

a) Energy Conservation NIL

measures taken



b) & c) Additional NIL

Investment & impact



d) Power & Fuel Consumption Form 'A' annexed



B) Technology Absorption After fully absorbing Congoleum

e) Research & Development technology, further improvement both

1) Specification of in quality and range of designs has

Technology absorption been achieved through our R & D

absorptions and/or efforts.

R&D Technology for producing PVC Coated

Fabrics, Wall Paper & Unsupported

PVC foam sheets has also been

developed in-house and is being

further improved.



2) & 3) Benefit and future --

plan of action



C) Foreign Exchange Earnings Export potential to different countries

& Outgo was assessed and exports made. Vigorous

f) Export activities drive is continuing to increase exports

further.





Auto Trim

A Conservation of Energy

a) Energy Conservation The plant being new the same is equipped

measures taken with latest equipment. Inspite of this

on regular basis efforts are made to

improve working efficiency and avoid

unnecessary idle running. Starting taking

high amperage were replaced and working

timings adjusted in presses to minimise

heat losses



b) & c) Additional Discussion are on with competent

Investment & impact consultants for energy conservation

through appropriate installations

wherever necessary.



d) Power & Fuel Consumption Form 'A' annexed



B) Technology Absorption --

e) Research & Development

1) Specification of

Technology absorption

absorptions and/or

R&D



2) & 3) Benefit and future --

plan of action



C) Foreign Exchange Earnings --

& Outgo

f) Export activities



Cement

A Conservation of Energy

a) Energy Conservation Installation of air blasters, acoustic

measures taken horns, magnetic separators, air colling

system for compressor house resulted in

saving in total energy consumption as

well as clinker quality improvement.

Further, replacement of preheater fans

with high efficiency fans, existing

packing machines with high efficiency

electronic packing machines, chain and

bow type bucket elevators with energy

efficient pin and bush type bucket

elevators, screw conveyor at outlet of

Raw Mill and Cement Mill with airslide,

colling tower alumiium blades with

hollow FRP blades, grinding media

quality from hyper steel to high

chrome, contributed to considerable

saving in energy. Also modification of

B52 cyclone down pipe, installation of

new 500 TPH coal crusher, relocation

of cyclone of Cement Mill and optimising

air consumption has resulted in savings.





b) & c) Additional Further replacement of chain and bow

Investment & impact type bucket elevators with more

efficient pin & bush type bucket

elevators, cooler vent and raw mill

fans with high efficiency fans etc.

are in progress.



d) Power & Fuel Consumption Form 'A' annexed



B) Technology Absorption Actively collaborate with national

e) Research & Development council for cement & building materials

1) Specification of (NCCBM) for research & development

Technology absorption activity.

absorptions and/or

R&D



2) & 3) Benefit and future --

plan of action



C) Foreign Exchange Earnings --

& Outgo

f) Export activities





Steel Foundry

A Conservation of Energy

a) Energy Conservation Implementation of energy conservation

measures taken programme continuously in a phased

manner based on the detailed study done.



b) & c) Additional NIL

Investment & impact







d) Power & Fuel Consumption Form 'A' annexed



B) Technology Absorption --

e) Research & Development

1) Specification of

Technology absorption

absorptions and/or

R&D



2) & 3) Benefit and future --

plan of action



C) Foreign Exchange Earnings --

& Outgo

f) Export activities