Industries Minister P.K. Kunhalikutty formally commissioned the upgraded manufacturing facility for high-voltage radial capacitors at Keltron Component Complex Ltd. (KCCL) here on Monday.
This is one of the two projects for expansion and upgrading of the existing manufacturing facilities at the KCCL. This project was implemented with the help of the government’s financial assistance to the tune of Rs.3.96 crore. The Minister during his visit at the KCCL commissioned the project.
Mr. Kunhalikutty interacted with the representatives of KCCL management and trade unions. KCCL chairman and Kerala State Electronics Development Corporation managing director (MD) C. Prasanna Kumar, KCCL MD E. Suresh, KCCL Director (Operations) T.A. Karunakaran, and Senior Manager (P&A) Alias M.V. were among those present.
Work was under way for the expansion of the manufacturing facility for motor-run capacitors under Project II, the KCCL officials said. This project was also implemented with the help of fund support of Rs.5.30 crore from the State government, they said.
'The project envisaged development of motor-run capacitors used in fans, washing machines, air conditioners and water pumps, among others, they said.
