Elecon At 75+ Years: A Deep-Dive Conversation On Innovation, Growth And Global Leadership
An Exclusive Interview with Mr. Prayasvin B. Patel, Chairman & Managing Director, Elecon Engineering Co. Ltd. with Modern Plastics India (MPI) Magazine a Part of Modern Plastics Global Network
Elecon began its journey in 1951. How has the company grown over the years?
In 1951, a visionary named Shri Ishwarbhai B. Patel laid the foundation of Elecon in Bombay. What began as a modest venture in conveying equipment manufacturing soon became a pioneering force in India’s industrial landscape. At a time when the nation was striving for self-reliance, Elecon’s innovation reduced dependence on imports and saved precious foreign exchange.
By 1960, Elecon had transformed into a Private Limited Company and soon after, relocated to Vallabh Vidyanagar, Anand, Gujarat. This move marked the beginning of a new chapter—one that aligned Elecon with Gujarat’s emerging industrial hub. Later, during that same year, Elecon became a Public Limited Company, opening doors to greater opportunities and growth.
The 1973s brought diversification. Elecon ventured into gear manufacturing, a bold step that positioned it as a leader in mechanical power transmission.
Over the following decades, Elecon expanded its portfolio to include industrial gears, gearboxes, mining equipment and material handling systems. Its products became fundamental to core industries such as steel, Power, Plastic, cement, sugar, paper, rubber, Navy With each milestone, Elecon strengthened its identity—not just as a manufacturer, but as a solution provider for India’s growing industrial needs.
Today, Elecon stands tall as one of Asia’s largest manufacturer of industrial gears solution and material handling equipment, serving clients across the globe. Its journey from a small workshop in 1951 to a multinational powerhouse is a testament to vision, innovation and resilience.
Elecon’s story is not just about machines and markets-it is about building India’s industrial backbone and carrying forward a legacy of excellence that continues to inspire generations.
Elecon first started by making conveyor systems. What inspired the company to expand into industrial gearboxes and material handling equipment?
With the growing demand in India’s industrial sectors, ELECON diversified its business into industrial gears and power transmission equipment in 1976, establishing a dedicated Gear Division to supply gearboxes to all major core industries. Over the decades, ELECON has progressed into one of Asia’s largest manufacturers of industrial gears, serving major core sector like cement, steel, sugar, power, mining, Indian Marine and other critical sectors with world-class engineering excellence.
Elecon is now Asia’s largest industrial gearbox manufacturer. What qualities or practices helped the company earn trust from customers around the world?
Today Elecon stands as a leader for industrial gearbox manufacturers by combining technological excellence, reliability, global quality standards. We always focus on innovation, robust manufacturing, dependable service and long-term partnerships has earned trust from industries worldwide.
Elecon serves clients across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, the USA and Africa. How do you make sure your products meet the different needs of customers in each region?
Elecon ensures global consistency in quality while allowing regional flexibility in design, compliance and service. This balance builds trust and long-term partnerships across continents
Innovation is a major part of Elecon’s identity. How does your team create new ideas ?
At Elecon, innovation is more than just a word-it’s part of who we are. Since its inception in 1976, the company has grown by staying ahead of industry needs and finding new ways to improve engineering solutions. Our ability to create fresh ideas comes from three main strengths: strong research and development, a deep understanding of industry requirements and, most importantly, our dedicated team of engineers.
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