Salasar Techno Engineering Ltd, a steel fabrication and EPC contractor company, has exhibited at the Steel Construction Expo, 2023, on 13-15th December, at the Jio Convention Centre, BKC, Mumbai. Salasar has gained substantial attention at the exhibition with their determination to fill a crucial gap by positioning the company as a one-stop-shop, offering engineering, design, procurement, fabrication, galvanization, and EPC services, all under a single roof.
Salasar embarked on its journey as a tower manufacturer with a transformative vision for the industry. Unlike conventional tower manufacturers that offered limited solutions, Salasar aimed to be a comprehensive service provider for India’s telecom giants. Bharat Agarwal, the President of the Heavy Structural Division at Salasar Techno Engineering Ltd., a prominent steel fabrication and EPC contractor company, recently shared insights into the company’s journey and its role in shaping the infrastructural landscape, both in India and globally. Over the years, Salasar has evolved beyond its initial focus on towers, expanding and diversifying its portfolio to include diverse sectors such as telecom, power transmission, railway overhead electrification, bridges, and pre-engineered buildings (PEBs). Bharat Agarwal emphasized the company’s commitment to building a stronger future, not only for India but also on a global scale.
As a publicly listed company for the last 6-7 years, Salasar has made significant strides in international markets. The company has already exported its products to nearly 25 countries, with a current focus on Africa, particularly in underdeveloped regions like Uganda. In Africa, Salasar operates as an EPC contractor and supplier, collaborating with major telecom providers such as ATC and Airtel. Salasar is also working with few companies from south-east Asia, specifically from Thailand, Indonesia and Philippines.
Bharat Agarwal shed light on the challenges faced by the construction industry, particularly in logistics and transport when dealing with heavy commodities in India. He emphasized the complexities associated with cash flow-related issues, stressing the need for government intervention. “Salasar falls into a grey area between MSMEs and larger players. Hence, it faces challenges in accessing government benefits available to both categories,” Bharat comments.
Discussing the future trajectory of Salasar, Bharat Agarwal expressed the company’s vision to be a comprehensive solution provider for local and global infrastructural needs. Whether it’s bridges, telecom structures, power transmission, power distribution, or buildings, Salasar aims to be at the forefront of the industry. The company has a robust design team complemented by strong capabilities in EPC structures, supply, construction, and erection. Addressing the role of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), Bharat acknowledged the positive impact of government initiatives, particularly in offloading Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs). He highlighted the importance of corporate governance and suggested that the government should ensure adequate infrastructure to support policies that benefit private players in the market.
Bharat Agarwal expressed a keen interest in exploring better opportunities through PPPs for future implementation at Salasar. He acknowledged the transformative role of PPPs in fostering collaboration between the government and private sector, ultimately contributing to the growth and development of the infrastructure sector.