Rishabh Instruments Limited (RIL), a global leader in energy efficiency solutions, has announced a significant expansion in production capacity for Current Transformers and Analog Meters at its Polish subsidiary, Lumel SA. The increased capacity comes through the adaptation of a new 1,500m² production area within Lumel’s existing facility in Zielona Gòra, Poland, enhancing the company’s ability to meet global customer demand.
The new production facility is equipped with 40 specialized production stations, featuring cutting-edge equipment like toroidal winding machines, ultrasonic welders, core winding machines, Omicron transformer testing devices, and a vacuum furnace for annealing cores. Additionally, fully automated testing stands for Current Transformers (CTs) and Analog Meters have been introduced to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and reliability, with online accessibility of test results.
Enhanced Production Capabilities
The expansion allows Lumel SA to triple its production capacity, significantly reducing delivery times for standard CTs from over five weeks to just 1–2 weeks. This faster response is expected to attract new European customers, particularly those requiring “Made in Europe” products for compliance purposes. RIL anticipates additional revenues of up to €1 million in the first year and €2.5 million in subsequent years.
Speaking on the development, Mr. Dineshkumar Musalekar, Whole-Time Director of RIL, said, “This investment allows us to better adapt to global production requirements and provide faster delivery to our customers. The advanced technology in the new facility will strengthen our market presence in Europe, while the enhanced production process further establishes Lumel as a center for excellence.”
Broader Applications and Opportunities
The expansion will enable Lumel SA to offer contract manufacturing for Current Transformers, Analog Meters, and components like cores. Additionally, the facility’s optimization, dubbed “Lumel 4.0,” will allow for the production of high-tech devices such as network parameter analyzers, transducers, and MV network protection systems.