Hypro

The rapid pace of industrialisation and globalization has raised a new set of questions for leading business ventures in the world: that of environmental sustainability. Hypro, an independent manufacturer and solutions provider serving the Hygienic Process Industry and its ancillaries, has risen up to answer this question. Hypro has now turned to creating a safer and more sustainable future for the next generations by adding to its portfolio innovative energy saving solutions.Hypro is a turnkey solutions provider for Breweries, CO₂ recovery plants, Water De-oxygenation plants and Energy Saving solutions. It provides one-stop solutions that are tailored according to need. The company with its innovative approach and technology-driven products has made a stellar reputation for itself on the global stage.

Company Overview
Hypro Group, a high-class manufacturer of hygienic process equipment and solutions provider, was established by the first-generation entrepreneur and chemical engineer Ravi Varma in January 1999. Hypro conceptualizes, develops, manufactures and installs a wide range of products for Breweries, Energy saving schemes, Water De-oxygenation plants and CO₂ Recovery Plants for Breweries, Distilleries, Wineries, Biogas and Chemical Industries     across the globe. Hypro provides customized solutions that revolve around brewer’s capital equipment requirements.

Today, Hypro owns two manufacturing units which have a ground area of approximately 110,000 sq.ft and covered area of 50,000 ft. The plants are equipped with state-of-the-art-machinery needed for modern day fabrication. The engineers at Hypro are skilled technocrats who invent, develop and implement path-breaking technologies. Hypro Engineers have mastered the art of delivering the best customized solutions with unmatched quality standards, energy efficiency, cost optimization, and environmental sustainability. Moreover, the company continues to exhibit its brilliance in research and development, automation and personnel training, technical guidance, supply chain management as well as after-sales and maintenance services.

Having made its name across various industries like brewery, CO₂ Recovery Plant, Water De-oxygenation Plants, and energy saving solutions, Hypro has shifted its focus to tackling the rising environmental concerns of the world. Using its abilities and competencies as a leading manufacturer, the company has contributed significantly to the cause.

With a market share of over 85%, Hypro is a lead supplier of CO₂ Recovery Plants in India. Not letting boundaries limit its vision, the company has expanded its reach to Asian, African, US, and European continents. Over the last two decades, Hypro has contributed to a greener and cleaner earth by supplying CO₂ Recovery Plants worldwide.

The Leadership Team
Under the Founder and Managing Director Ravi Varma’s strong and visionary leadership, Hypro has established itself as one of the most eminent manufacturers and solutions providers around the world. Every product delivered from the plant is designed with a blueprint of innovation, and solutions are drawn keeping in mind the design aptitude, seamless process, and systematic systems. The company is instrumental in not only developing technologies resulting in import substitute systems for local companies, it has established its presence on a global level. Hypro strictly adheres to very high standards of ethical business practices with customers, suppliers, and employees.

Ravi has mentored his team and helped them grow professionally as well as personally through the years. “Between business and talent, business is the easier one to find. Invest in talent, give them growth, and business will grow. Simply put, people are business,” he says.

Ashwini Patil is the Associate Director of Hypro Group and known for her tenacious work ethic. She has been an integral part of the company since 2005 and  is instrumental in the company growth. She has benefited the company with her multiple talents like Mechanical Design of Process Equipment, Technical and Commercial Sales and Marketing, Production Monitoring, Quality System Management, etc. She has played a lead role to achieve  International Certifications like ASME “U” Stamp and CE compliance as per PED. Her corporate system strategies include cultivating an environment that values differences, inclusion, and fairness Leadership of Diverse Teams. She comes up with business growth strategies, upholding Hypro as a better performer and more relevant player in the community around the world.

 Hypro has the potential to contribute significantly to the reduction of carbon footprint at a global level. And as Ms. Ashwini puts it, “There is always a way if you are committed.”

Anurag Ayade has been serving the Brewing Industry for many years. With an Electrical Engineering background, he has been associated with Hypro since 2007. He is now the Vice President of Hypro Group and opens up the door to a long-term brand connection with customers while heading the Electrical Instrumentation & Control division, Efficient Support After-sales and thereby bolsters Hypro’s reputation as a brand of trust. His focus on customer-centricity has led Hypro through the complete value creation chain of sales and after-sales support that in turn aided the process of gaining and retaining customers. He has managed and intensified many verticals in Hypro such as Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering, Projects Planning Control, and Execution, as well as Support After-sales.

 The commitment and dedication of the leaders of Hypro are the reason behind the company’s growth and status, as well as its ongoing success. The team’s determination and strategic thinking has also helped the company through the demand disruption brought upon by the pandemic. Hypro grabbed three export orders in a row despite the COVID-19 situation from Asia and Europe, two of which will be installed in Switzerland and Cambodia. The company has restructured itself post evaluation, and taken steps to mitigate the covid crisis:

Crystallized on operating systems, process flow and documentation.

Standardization of systems for faster churning out of engineering.

Digitalized the company for project tracking, manufacturing tracking and task management for resources.

In-house training of the teams to handle and deliver system certifications with U Stamp, CE, AD2000, HP 0, ISO 3834 so as to stand at the international level.

Restarted the manufacturing unit and are moving in direction to making it more efficient by sourcing more machines for faster, consistent and higher production capability.

Hypro is also strategically moving ahead with most work to be in-house and reducing the site work quantum to absolute minimal, given the COVID-19 challenges that will be posted in future.

Achievements and Milestones
The Company has not only gained trust and recognition of its customers through the years, its values of Social Integrity, Environmental Responsibility, and Economic Stability have created a reputation for it on the world level. Some of the milestones in Hypro’s journey since its inception are:

ISO 9001-2015 with successful DAkkS accreditation. Setting up of systems in place.

Acquiring ASME U stamp, CE Certification, ISO 3834-2 and HP0 welding standards for production activities. This enables Hypro to compete in US and European markets.

Standardization across to minimize mistakes and save on Engineering hours.

Setting up of Engineering manuals for all processes to ensure effective knowledge transfer.

Qualified team across all processes viz Design, Engineering, Manufacturing, QC, Projects etc.