The precast concrete products industry plays a key role in modern construction, offering effective solutions for faster and cheaper construction methods. Components manufactured in controlled environments provide better quality control, savings in labor costs, and shorter construction schedules. The industry promotes durable, flexible, and sustainable building practices throughout the residential, commercial, infrastructure, and industrial sectors. Precision and customization have received a major boost from technological advancements and automation. Incorporated in 1991 by Tushar Bhalgat and Atul Bhalgat, The Poona Concrete Products Co. (POONA CONCRETE) quickly attained a prominent position in the industry. Popularly known for the manufacturing of concrete pipes, the firm is the biggest and one of the leading producers of concrete pipes as well as precast manholes across the entire spectrum in Maharashtra and India.
Technological Advancements
The firm owes its early advancements in manufacturing to its constant modernization. The fast-in-manufacturing company has struggled through many transitions in its manufacturing technology. Characteristically, the traditional spun manufacturing technology used in the earlier times demanded the presence of approximately 200 workers. However, the introduction of modern vibrated casting technology from Italy in 2008 has been a landmark change, increasing production efficiency dramatically and making it possible for Poona Concrete to achieve 10 times greater output than before with a fraction of the manpower. One of the foremost suppliers in the State of Maharashtra, the firm runs two completely automated machines in India, which is unique to a single location, resulting in one of the largest production capacities of any manufacturing unit.
“Our strongest asset is our ability to retain a highly experienced team. Since day one, we've maintained the same operators and staff, ensuring consistency and expertise in our production process. This, along with the state-of-the-art technology, helps us to uphold the quality of our precast concrete pipes/manholes and timely delivery”, shares Tushar Bhalgat, Owner, Poona Concrete. The firm has held an Indian Standard license since 1995, guaranteeing its products meet stringent quality standards. The company’s in-house laboratory allows it to thoroughly test raw materials and finished products, ensuring the highest quality.
Leveraging advanced European technology, Poona Concrete ensures consistent and superior quality in its pipe manufacturing process. The company conducts rigorous in-house testing of its products, supplemented by third-party inspections as per customer requirements. Holding a BIS license, the firm operates a fully equipped in-house laboratory, enabling stringent quality control at every stage. The key raw materials such as cement, steel for reinforcement, and stone aggregates are sourced from long-standing, trusted suppliers, ensuring reliability and consistency. Regular internal quality checks, along with periodic testing at professional external laboratories, reinforce the company’s commitment to delivering high-performance, durable concrete pipes.
Legacy of Excellence
Poona Concrete's products stands out in the industry with its unmatched expertise in precast concrete pipe manufacturing. The company operates a 33,800 sq. mt. facility equipped with world-class automatic machinery imported from Italy, ensuring precision and efficiency. Holding a BIS license for IS 458 standards, the firm guarantees superior quality through rigorous testing, including a dedicated Three Edge Load Bearing Testing Machine. Unlike many competitors, the firm operates with zero financial liabilities, showcasing its financial strength and operational excellence. This stability, combined with a highly skilled workforce of 60 professionals, has cemented its position as an industry leader.
Poona Concrete manufactures pipes in strict adherence to Indian Standards, ensuring consistency and reliability in every product. To achieve superior quality concrete, the company operates two advanced Ready Mix Plants equipped with state-of-the-art Planetary and Twin Shaft mixers imported from Portugal and Germany. These mixers are integrated with high-precision moisture probes from the UK, enabling consistent concrete production. Along with this are two fully automatic cage welding machine imported from Germany & Vietnam, which enables Poona Concrete to make fast & strong welded cages which is used as reinforcement in making pipes.
The company manufactures pipes ranging from 450 mm to 1800 mm in diameter, with the capability to produce up to 2200 mm diameter pipes. With a production capacity exceeding 200 pipes of 900 mm diameter and over 100 pipes of 1800 mm diameter per day in a single shift, Poona Concrete has successfully manufactured over 3,75,000 pipes to date, which is equivalent to approximately 937 kilometers of various sizes, solidifying its position as an industry leader.
Awards & Accolades
The company has been a trailblazer in the precast concrete industry, earning prestigious accolades for its commitment to quality, innovation, and industry leadership. In October 2023, Poona Concrete was honored with India 5000 Best MSME Award. In July 2001, Poona Concrete was honored with the Bharatiya Udyog Ratna Award by the Indian Economic Development and Research Association, New Delhi. This esteemed recognition was presented by Shri Bachi Singh Rawat, Hon. Minister of State for Science and Technology, Government of India, acknowledging his outstanding contributions to industrial growth. Additionally, Poona Concrete received the National Industrial Excellence Award from the World Economic Progress Society, New Delhi, in the same year. This award was conferred by Shri Shriram Chauhan, Hon. Minister of State for Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution, Government of India, recognizing the company’s excellence in manufacturing and business operations. These accolades reflect Poona Concrete’s dedication to setting industry benchmarks and maintaining the highest standards in precast concrete manufacturing.
Specialized Expertise
Apart from the reinforced pipes, it is the production of unreinforced pipes where Poona Concrete specializes. Being able to manufacture unreinforced pipes with higher grades of concrete is a unique capability. Though the Indian Standard specifies and approves the unreinforced pipes, the Govt. tenders are yet to demand these unreinforced pipes. However, the firm has consistently been supplying these for private sector projects with faster deliveries, often as quick as 10-15 days. The company has been a major supplier of pipes for significant infrastructure projects, including the Pune- Nashik Highway, Pune – Solapur Highway and the various projects of Pune Municipal Corporation, Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation, Solapur Municipal Corporation, Ahmednagar Municipal Corporation and Aurangabad Municipal Corporation.
Our focus on quality, timely delivery and reasonable cost has made us a trusted leader in precast concrete solutions for critical infrastructure projects
While many competitors use similar-looking technology, the superior technology and the larger production capacity provide a competitive advantage. “Due to the heavy weight of our pipes, the transport cost restricts their distribution to a 200-250 km radius, but our products have reached as far as Bangalore, Mangalore, Goa and Jamnagar. After acquiring 100 percent ownership of the company in 2021, I introduced precast manholes, which have become essential for large sewerage projects”, adds Tushar Bhalgat, who is also a long-serving treasurer of the Maharashtra Spun Pipe Manufacturers Association. Moving forward, the company plans to expand its product offerings and further improve its operational efficiency to meet the growing demands of the market and maintain it’s leadership.
Over the next five years, the demand for concrete pipes is expected to surge, driven by significant government investments in infrastructure. With substantial budget allocations for new road construction, projects like the Pune Ring Road, which is set to commence next month, will require a massive supply of pipes. Additionally, the growing emphasis on environmental sustainability has accelerated efforts to discharge treated sewer water into rivers, leading to large-scale sewer line projects in major cities. This trend is expected to boost the demand for precast pipes and precast chambers. Furthermore, as water scarcity intensifies, urban planning initiatives are prioritizing the installation of new stormwater drainage systems along roads, further increasing the requirement for precast pipes and precast storm chambers. Poona Concrete remains committed to driving excellence in infrastructure, delivering superior quality products, and contributing to the nation’s growth with reliable and innovative concrete solutions.
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