National Engineering Industries Ltd. (NEI) - part of the US$ 2.8 billion CK Birla Group and manufacturer of NBC brand of bearings, has collaborated with FOGTEC Fire Protection Pvt. Ltd, to supply the Fire Detection System and Fire Suppression System used in Indian Railways.
NEI will oversee FOGTEC’s product promotion, supply, installation, commissioning, and post-sales service for the Indian Railways. Through this partnership, NEI is diversifying its product portfolio beyond bearings.
As part of its collaboration with FOGTEC, NEI will directly engage with Indian Railways through its dedicated team. This collaboration will further help Indian Railways to enhance the safety and security of its customers while bringing in new, innovative, reliable and global solutions at competitive prices.
Rohit Saboo, President and CEO, National Engineering Industries Ltd. (NEI) said, "FOGTEC is one of the leading OEMs for Fire Detection Systems and Fire Suppression Systems and NEI has been catering to the Indian Railway for more than seven decades now".
Roger – A. Dirksmeier, Managing Director – Rail Systems and member of the board at FOGTEC, said, “We look forward to serving the Indian Railways in collaboration with NEI. Our own long-term and sustainable planning fits well with the philosophy of our new partner and will increase our presence and availability in the Indian market significantly.”