Keetronics Honoured with CII Industrial Innovation Award

29 December 2021: Pune-based Keetronics (India) (P) Ltd. received the CII Industrial Innovation Award, in the Top 25 Innovative Companies in 2021 category at a virtual ceremony during the DST-CII Technology Summit held on December 17, 2021. Rajesh Kulkarni, Managing Director of Keetronics said, “It is an incredible moment for us. Achieving this accomplishment is a significant milestone in our journey of innovation. We are truly overwhelmed to stand today among the big organisations such as BOSCH, Cummins Technology, Philips Innovations, Wipro, Hero Motorcorp, L&T Technologies, Tata Chemicals, Tata Power, Tech Mahindra, Ultra Tech Cement and Nokia Solutions among others who were also the winners of this category award. The competition has been truly challenging in all its processes but in the end it has been a privilege to be a part of it. The award gives Keetronics a zeal for continuous improvements in future and support our nation towards its mission of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’.”

Keetronics specialises in manufacturing PCB and PCF membrane Switches, customised Computer Keyboards with the latest Duraswitch and Cap-active technology. The company has launched their first product “Touchmatik”, which is Touch Electrical Switch. “We have introduced its Advance Input devices and Switches with the new upgraded “Epoxy Foam Surface Technology.” The Epoxy-Foam technology is a modular concept which gives the liberty of choice of flexible layers with more application benefits on surfaces like concave and convex types. Reaching far ahead to meet the ideas and expectations, the innovation offers the freedom to choose the switches of any shape, surface structure, color and back light and switching feedback,” says Kulkarni.

According to Kulkarni the additively capacitive switching solutions are also available, combined with this technology. “The innovation has created the best “Import Substitute”for our Indian customers at a competitive pricing and global standards. This has helped us to change the Indian perception towards the products manufactured in India. The Innovation also played a vital role by providing Keetronics an edge to survive and stand out in the competitive market. It has created opportunities to boost our productivity, profitability and economic growth. Our team work and their practical skills are the backbone of our organisation. Their hard work and efforts have contributed Keetronics to ascend in technical as well as financial growth. We heartily thank CII for giving us a platform to explore our abilities.”