Jindal Pe-x Tubes Private Limited, a pioneering force in the plumbing pipe manufacturing industry, aims to become one of the largest producers of MLC pipes in India with its upcoming facility in Andhra Pradesh. This was revealed by the company’s Managing Director, Mr. Sahil Jindal, during an exclusive interaction with Tube & Pipe India.

Tube & Pipe India: Please provide a brief overview of your company, including its history, mission and values.

Sahil Jindal: Jindal Pe-X Tubes Private Limited, a part of the distinguished DS Jindal Group, was founded by visionary entrepreneur Arvind Jindal with a mission to transform India’s plumbing landscape through innovation and technology using plastic pipes. Our inception marked the beginning of a new era in plumbing solutions, blending quality, efficiency and technological advancement.

Going by our tagline, ‘Inspiring innovation,’ we embarked on a journey to revolutionize the Indian piping systems by introducing German-engineered Multi-Layer Composite (MLC) pipes to the market, a concept previously unexplored in the country. The introduction of these high-caliber pipes not only set us apart but also paved the way for a growing market that continues to welcome new entrants each year. Our journey has been fueled by a passion for excellence and a relentless pursuit of innovation. As we move forward, Jindal Tubes is dedicated to maintaining its leadership in the industry, ensuring that we continue to manufacture high-quality products that shape the future of plumbing systems in India.

TPI: Kindly walk us through your infrastructure setup. What is your annual manufacturing capacity?

SJ: Jindal Tubes’ manufacturing excellence lies in its state-of-the-art facility at Dehradun, Uttarakhand, accredited with ISO 9001:2008. This plant merges cutting-edge technology with an on-site testing laboratory, ensuring that every MLC pipe and fitting we produce meets the stringent standards for quality and reliability. Our current annual manufacturing capacity is 75,00,000 meters.

We are coming up with our second plant in Andhra Pradesh, which will be around five times the size of our Dehradun facility, and almost double our capacity. It is estimated to commence operations by the end of 2025.

TPI: What does the product basket of Jindal Tubes contain?

SJ: Jindal Tubes manufactures a variety of high-quality products that redefine the plumbing systems in India. These include two multi-layered products: a) Multi layer composite (MLC) pipes, and b) Silent drainage pipes that go by the name of Jindal Kwiet. We also produce other kinds of plastic pipes, such as CPVC, uPVC, SWR and HDPE. With an extensive range of MLC pipes and other products, Jindal Tubes offers a complete solution for all institutions, including hospitals, hotels and residential buildings.

TPI: Tell us more about Jindal MLC pipes.

SJ: Jindal Multi-Layer Composite (PE-AL-PE) pipe is our star product, which combines the advantages of metal & plastic pipes and eliminates the disadvantages of both materials at the same time. Since our MLC pipe comes in the shape of a coil, it can be easily bent in any desired shape and installed directly on the girder or inside the wall & cement concrete. Manufactured with food-grade polyethylene using the latest German technology, this light-weight, hygienic pipe ensures 30 percent more flow and has a working life of 50 years. The length of a single pipe can go up to 200 meters, which results in less number of fittings & joints, and fewer leak points.

We offer three varieties of MLC pipes. The black-colored Jindal Black MLC pipe is used for the supply of hot and cold water. The blue-colored Jindal Air Connect is an innovative, next-generation piping system, used in the distribution of compressed air and inert gas. It finds major applications in different industries. The yellow-colored Jindal Gas Connect Pipe is an ideal choice for indoor and outdoor installations, which conforms to stringent international standards for gas piping systems and multilayer piping technology.

Technically, the HDPE used in these pipes itself has a life of more than 100 years, so to be on the safer side, we say our MLC pipes have a working life of 50 years. However, the working life of an MLC pipe also depends on its application, whether it is being in the construction sector or other segments. MLC pipes have been in the international market for more than 50 years now. They are currently one of the best concealed products that can be used in plumbing operations and have a very bright future.

We are coming up with our second plant in Andhra Pradesh, which will be around five times the size of our Dehradun facility, and almost double our capacity. It is estimated to commence operations by the end of 2025.

TPI: Kindly tell us about your market footprint.

SJ: We are doing retail sales all over India. Our marketing offices are spread across the length and breadth of the country. We do joint marketing for our MLC pipes & Kwiet silent drainage pipes, and separately for other products. In the infrastructure sector, we are getting a tremendous response from Hyderabad and Bangalore. It won’t be wrong to say that Hyderabad is probably our biggest market in the infrastructure segment right now. Since we cater to all major builders in Hyderabad, at times, it becomes tough to manage the business while sitting in North India. In order to cater to more places down South, we are coming up with a new factory in Andhra Pradesh, which will manufacture MLC pipes and Jindal Kwiet silent drainage pipes, along with other products.

TPI: Research and Development (R&D) plays a very important role in the growth of a company. Please elaborate.

SJ: We have a very strong R&D team that has an edge over others. We regularly visit industry fairs & companies in Europe and other places, to see what’s new in the market. Our latest fittings, which we launched some 4-5 years back, have gone very well with the customers. They have a European finish because we use german raw materials. Besides, our moulds and even our ideas are inspired from Germany. We can easily segregate ourselves from others for this product.

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TPI: How do you stay ahead of the curve?

SJ: The commitment of Jindal Tubes goes beyond just manufacturing. We aim to lead the charge in innovation and continue to meet the evolving needs of our clients. There is stiff competition in both the MLC and silent pipe markets. We get an edge over others by manufacturing everything in-house in India. This enables us to provide a cost-effective option to our customers, without compromising on quality.

TPI: What is your vision for the future?

SJ: Post Covid-19, the tube and pipe industry has witnessed robust growth, with many products registering tremendous hike in sales percentage. People have started experimenting with new products and are gradually making a switch-over to a better system, which shows their open mindset. Many European companies are selling their products here. Our vision is very clear. With our upcoming factory in Andhra Pradesh, we aim to significantly enhance our capacity and become one of the largest producers of MLC pipes in India.