New Delhi,Gontermann- Peipers (India) Ltd a leading engineering company manufacturing cast and forged rolls announced the appointment of Mr. Sushil Ray as the Director (Marketing and Technical Services).

Mr. Ray will lead the integration of GPIs local and international marketing strategies, including the development of new range of products within the cast and forged rolls industry.

Commenting on the appointment of Sushil Ray, Mr. Lalit Poddar, Managing Director of the Company, said The appointment will strengthen the companys commitment to superior customer service and deliver customized rolls both in domestic and international markets. Mr. Rays extensive background and knowledge in marketing, research & development and technical services will help the company to achieve and sustain a benchmark in the industry. Mr. Sushil Ray has rich experience in building and expanding the business to higher strata.

Talking about his new role, Sushil Ray said, Businesses today are not only looking for a good product, but total engineering solution. For over eighteen years GPI has constantly improved and customized its portfolio to cater to market demand, and it is with great pleasure I accept this role as an opportunity to contribute to such a crucial industry,

Mr. Sushil Ray is a B.Tech (Metallurgical Engineering) graduate from IIT, Kharagpur with over 35 years experience in the field of marketing, quality control, research & development and technical services. During his tenure Mr. Ray has worked across diverse engineering industries in various capacities.

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About GPI

Gontermann-Peipers (India) Ltd is a leading roll manufacturer headquartered out of Kolkata. GPI is a major precision engineering organization manufacturing cast & forged rolls which is a key consumable of the hot rolled & cold rolled steel products by iron & steel mills. With state-of-the-art technology, GPI sustains its leadership position and is one of the very few Indian roll makers with both a vertical and horizontal spin casting technology. Today, GPI holds a 40% market share in the Indian roll industry and the number one in South-East Asia and India and ranks amongst the top 10 players in the world. GPI has a capacity to manufacture 15,000 metric tonnes of rolls annually and has the ability to produce a single roll of up to 50 tons. An ISO 9001:2008 certified company, GPI is the first and the only Indian roll manufacturer to achieve TPM Level-I and is now striving for TPM level 3. GPI reported an annual turnover of Rs. 135 crore for the financial year ended 2009-10. Leading global steel manufacturers fall under GPIs clientele. It is listed with the BSE.

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