SRB Group: Empowering Industries with World-Class Solutions
Prakash Gaurav , General Manager
Industrial erection, commissioning and after sales service solutions have become increasingly refined, with greater emphasis on planning, steering the way projects are visualized, developed, and executed. Stronger safety practices, sustainability imperatives, and reliable local support are rising in demand, fulfilled by detailed lifting studies, erection sequencing, and documentation.
In heavy industries like mining and metallurgy, environmental standards are tightening, and clients expect sustainable solutions. Aligned with these key trends, SRB Group, an ISO 9001:2008 certified global engineering conglomerate, stands as a partner of choice for global industries.
Specializing in diverse heavy sectors such as mining, metallurgy, railways, oil & gas, and defence, the company offers robust engineering planning, local execution, sustainability-driven erection, commissioning and after sales service solutions.
With an unwavering commitment to integrity, excellence, and responsibility, the firm undertakes a holistic approach that enhances client productivity. Blending global technology with strong local execution, SRB has positioned itself as a dependable partner for global OEMs as well as local giants.
Global Presence, Local Excellence
SRB Group’s biggest strength is its ability to blend global and local practices. With globally-powered access to heavy-equipment technology, it is able to bring world-class solutions to the clients, while the Indian engineering teams bring unrivaled fabrication expertise.
Located in Odisha, the fabrication workshop, along with regional service centres equip the firm to execute, manufacture, service, and support equipment locally.
With this local capability, the company addresses multiple pressing industry challenges. Not only does this support affordability and practicality, but also the ability to produce spares locally.
The result is seamless handling of upgrades, repairs, and refurbishments at a competitive cost without delays. Moreover, by lowering reliance on international solutions, the firm empowers local clients through supply chain resilience.
With the uncertainties posed by the global supply chain disruptions, clients became wary of products with spares developed overseas. These systems came with the potential of elongated delays. SRB Group eliminates these uncertainties by maintaining local service centres, spares depots, and fabrication capability, promoting higher uptime, up to 90 percent.
“Our biggest strength after erection and commissioning services is long-term support. We run extended AMC contracts with stocked depots, especially near coalfields like Singrauli, including multi-year service packages. This ensures fast response to issues, consistent maintenance, and high equipment uptime. So, in simple terms, SRB doesn’t just sell machines; we keep them running”, shares Prakash Gaurav, General Manager, Strategic Planning.
Blending global technology with strong local execution, SRB has positioned itself as a dependable partner for global OEMs as well as local giants“
Deep Dive Execution Process
Catering to high pressure and challenging environments of the mining sector, among others, SRB maintains a detailed erection and commissioning process. Rooted in strong planning, proper training, and leveraging local presence, the process ensures smooth project execution.
The process begins with on-site visits comprising careful sequence and lifting planning, followed by meticulous erection schedule designing. The teams map out manpower plans, resource leveling, and all details to minimize rework and unexpected delays.
To further assure on-time execution, training is offered comprehensively for diverse projects. On-site training for operators and maintenance teams are a pivotal part of the process, ensuring deep understanding of the equipment and expectations to prevent operational issues.
Adhering to stringent quality standards such as ASME, IBR, ISO, and TEMA and conducting thorough pre-dispatch inspections and factory acceptance testing, the firm maintains a smooth installation experience.
Alongside capability building, the company’s proactive tech involvement and integration offers it an edge. While its OEM partnerships provide access to new equipment designs and process technologies and the ability to be locally apart for Indian working conditions, its emphasis on training is distinctive.
Engineers and operators at SRB are trained extensively with OEM experts and undertake overseas technical programs. As a result, the firm stays ahead of emerging trends, expertly maneuvering the latest systems.
Having established in-house engineering teams, PMC experts, and workshops, the company continually tests, upgrades, and retrofits equipment, offering robust and swift solutions. With continued dynamism, the company has reinforced trust in the market, enjoying an unrivaled position today.
“SRB’s approach is simple — we support the client across the full life of the equipment, from selection to long-term operation, which directly improves productivity and sustainability.
We focus on innovation that delivers real site value without unnecessary cost, delivering reliable performance while keeping projects as energy-efficient, safe, and environmentally responsible as possible”, adds Prakash Gaurav.
On the environmental responsibility front, SRB’s approach embeds sustainability into every project. From promoting eco-friendly solutions such as vapour recovery units, energy-efficient furnaces, and equipment modernisation to utilizing robotic tank inspection, the company expertly elevates safety while lowering emissions.
Apart from this, it invests in smart planning and clean execution. Implementing modular construction, prefabrication, and efficient resource scheduling, the team focuses on waste reduction on site. Furthermore, its philosophy of refurbishing rather than discarding plays a big part in lowering environmental impact.
Journey & Future Roadmap
In the 20+ years since its establishment, SRB, which began operations as a trading and OEM-representation company has grown into a full project execution partner. Covering entire project lifecycles from erection and commissioning, refurbishment, local manufacturing and fabrication, and long-term after-sales service, it has become a one-stop solutions partner.
“Our growth was driven by strong partnerships with global technology leaders like Uralmash, BOSIO, and IZ-Kartex, along with constant participation in international exhibitions.
We have nurtured a solid reputation through major Indian projects like Coal India, NCL, SAIL, NMDC, and JSW and worked on key projects like tripartite dragline projects with Coal India & Uralmash, erection of electric rope shovels at NCL, and more as a trusted execution partner”, further adds Prakash Gaurav.
SRB’s journey has been marked by significant global engagements across regions like Southeast Asia and Africa, as well as an operational shift into a mature engineering organisation.
All along this journey, the company has achieved numerous accolades and recognitions, being severally celebrated for its impact. Certifications have been a key part in this journey of establishing trust, while the group’s performance and leadership across key projects stand as testament to its technical prowess.
Recognitions such as SRB Group being a Great Place to Work reflect the positive and productive culture that it has adopted, attracting the best of engineers and project managers to its team.
With the same fire igniting it today as it did 20 years ago, SRB Group envisions a growth-focused future. Make-in-India manufacturing will be a key focus area for the firm along with stronger service support, and international expansion.
The company is aggressively increasing local production for diverse verticals to reduce imports and strengthen domestic capability. It is also expanding its Service Centre and warehouse network, allowing spares to reach sites faster and AMC performance improvements.
SRB is also planning deeper international reach across CIS countries, Southeast Asia, and parts of Africa. Lastly, it is rapidly diversifying into automation upgrades, green retrofits, and IT/ CAD engineering services. With these capabilities, it aspires to support integrated EPC projects. The firm sees a future where SRB is a high-value EPC and lifecycle engineering company, leading key projects across the world.
An Engineering Partner
SRB Group has evolved from a supplier to an engineering partner, and today represents global OEMs throughout the project lifecycle.
The company’s record of excellence, and long-term partnerships reflects its commitment to client success and reliability.
But what’s truly unique is its ability to balance global technology with strong local delivery, through which it brings trusted international equipment into India
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