Our History: Story Of the Decades

1948

Foundation Day

On August 11, 1948, Vijay Engineering & Machinery Company (VEMC) was founded by Shri. Sharad Kumar Shah.

The company's vision was to become the most reliable and endearing provider of electromechanical solutions.

VEMC commenced operations by selling two Peter Fielding engines.

1950-60

Era of Building Relationships

In the early 1950s, rural areas faced significant power shortages, leading to the widespread use of diesel engine fire pump sets for agricultural applications.
Diesel engines needed to be coupled with pumps, which facilitated our partnership with Kirloskar Brothers. This relationship expanded to include the sale of both engines and diesel pump sets.
In 1957, we formed an alliance with the German company MICO (Motor Industries Company Ltd.), specializing in fuel injection equipment.
VEMC expanded our presence with offices in Kolhapur, Hubli, Bijapur, and Solapur.

1960-70

Gearing up for Government Business

With Kirloskar Brothers, VEMC made its entry into the government sector, securing projects with the Directorate General of Supplies and Disposals (DGS&D) and establishing a strong presence in key regions like Ahmedabad, Delhi, Kolkata, and Southern India.
Significant business was conducted with Central and Western Railways, particularly in Mumbai.
We also partnered with Jyoti Engineering in Baroda for vertical turbine pump sets and opened an office in Calcutta under the leadership of Vasant Kumar Shah, named Rajendra Engineering.
Additionally, an office was established in Bangalore to cater to the growing water supply scheme requirements.

1970- 80

Business Expansion

VEMC added the Maharashtra State Electricity Board (MSEB) to its key clientele during a period of rapid industrialization and the establishment of several thermal stations.
VEMC began undertaking turnkey projects, including supply, erection, commissioning, and entered the Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of pump sets and lift irrigation projects.
In 1979, Shashank Shah, son of Sharad Kumar Shah, joined the company, marking the beginning of our collaboration with Kirloskar Brothers in the industrial sector.
Initially, our technical team comprised just one engineer, Mr. Subhash Shah. However, we soon expanded our engineering team to better serve industrial clients.

1980 -90

Revolution and New Ideas

This decade saw VEMC focusing on informing customers about product value and service offerings, transitioning from a seller’s to a buyer’s market.
VEMC strengthened its after-sales service division and received extensive training from Kirloskar Brothers, solidifying its role as service dealers.
This shift allowed VEMC to enhance our service offerings and better serve our customers.
VEMC also increased its focus on the industrial sector.

1990 - 2000

Achievements

In 1996, VEMC was recognized as the No.1 Channel Partner of Kirloskar Brothers Ltd across India.
We focused on building a strong team to offer comprehensive industrial solutions and technical support, achieving a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20%.

2000-2010

Resilience

VEMC was honored as the No.1 Distributor in industrial businesses by Kirloskar Brothers Limited for five consecutive years (1999-2005).
Despite facing business growth challenges during this period, we reevaluated and refined our strategies. New partnerships were formed with MCGM, Naval Dockyard, and Mazgaon.

2010-2020

Brand Building, Sustainability, and Innovation

This era was marked by innovative strategies and the introduction of new business lines. VEMC transitioned from merely selling products to providing comprehensive solutions. We began manufacturing control panels and became the No.1 HYPN system seller for Kirloskar Brothers Ltd in our first year. Additionally, we established VEMCO Solar to venture into the solar energy market and collaborated with ELGi to offer air compressor solutions.

Looking Ahead:

VEMC continues to build upon its rich legacy of over 75 years, constantly innovating and adapting to meet the evolving needs of the electromechanical industry. The company remains committed to providing reliable, efficient, and sustainable solutions while fostering strong partnerships with its clients.