No.

Interventions

Results

1.

Technology Upgradation

• Availed the services of SES of Germany. New type of blades was developed resulting in 35% saving of raw material of blades.
• Fans fitted with the new blades were tested at CPRI, Bangalore. These fans have given highest performance when compared with Indian brands with ISI standards.

2.

Association strengthening

• A representative Association of the cluster has been formed – Fan and Fan Components Manufacturers Association of A.P.  This Association is now actively working for development of the cluster.
• An SCX cum Business Information Centre has been established in the cluster and it is being run by the Association.

3.

Marketing development and exports

• B2B Meets were held at Dubai and Sri Lanka.  The B2B meets have resulted in on the spot orders worth Rs.2.5 crores and linkages with dealers.
• Orders worth Rs. One Crore were received later.
• 3 consortia have been formed which are undertaking common marketing activities.

4.

Credit Linkages

• Linkages have been developed with Banks
• 3 Units got Rs.2 crore loan from SBI and Canara Bank.

5.

Quality Standards

• 25 Units have got ISO 9001-2000 Certification.
• 6 Units have got BIS Certification.
• One Unit has got CE Certification.

6.

Bulk purchase of Raw Materials

• 6 Units are buying raw materials from NSIC in bulk resulting in saving of Rs. One lakh per month.