Company profile

Poona   Pressings   Private Limited   (PPPL)   was   incorporated   in 1976 by Shri. Anil S. Gupte. Since inception Poona Pressings is known for its capability of manufacturing precision press components and sub-assemblies for diesel engines.

Poona Pressings are pioneers in India in manufacturing PTFE seal, a high technology item which is a vital part of IC engine. PPPL's success is based on its own precision tool making division,rigorous research and unique innovation.

PPPL supplies a large number of products apart from PTFE seals like hardened washers, lock plates, Screens, Oil level gauges (dip sticks) ,wear sleeves, screen Filters, connectors,gaskets and many other diesel engine parts. PPPL is a QS-9000 / ISO9001 certified company since July 2001 by BVQI. The Company gives emphasis on continuous improvement , use of different problem solving techniques and employee involvement through Quality Circles, Suggestion Schemes etc.

PPPL Quality policy

We at PPPL shall strive to achieve continuous improvement in all areas of our business through teamwork and are committed to provide consistent quality of product and Customer satisfaction at every step which is achieved by involvement and participation of every individual in the Organization.


PPPL Working
Our strengths
  • Inhouse Tool manufacturing facility
  • Expertise in dealing with different types of raw material
  • State of the art Design facilities
  • Qualified personnel in respective areas
  • Young and dedicated team with average age of 35 years
  • Approved for Self certification level by customers
  • CMM Facility available

Manufacturing facilities

  • Mechanical Press Tonnage: 50 Ton to 150 Ton.View
  • Shearing size thickness 3.0 mm & width upto 1150 mm.
  • Lathe machine diameter upto 17” .
  • On line Statistical Process Control.
  • Preventive mentenance for Tools fixtures and dies.
  • Area 806 Square meter
Inspection and testing facility
  • Oil Seal Testing machines. View
  • Measurement facility upto 0.001 mm / 0.0001” L.C. available.
  • Facility of concentricity checking of Seal O.D. with O.D. Its lip dia available
  • Coat thickness measurement facility available.
Design and development facility
  • CAD Drafting & Designing facility available.
  • AUTO CAD Release 2000.
  • Well equiped Tool Room.
  • Milling machine (HMT make) with DRO attachment
  • Tool and Cutter grinder
  • Surface Grinder
  • 100 Ton Press for Tool try-out
  • Skilled manpower
  • Design skill for DFMEA, DOE, GD&T
Communication
  • Analysis of use of company level data for quality and productivity.
  • Management information system.
  • Inter departmental Communication system.
  • Turbo note.
  • Monthly meeting conducted by different teams like housekeeping, Vendor development, Safety committee, Continuous improvement programme.
Production management
  • Dedicated bins are used for sheet metal components
  • Good utilisation of vertical space
  • Operator efficiency/ productivity monitored everyday
  • Monthly housekeeping audits
  • Extensive use of visuals aids
  • Machine cleaning by operator (each shift )
  • Predictive maintenance every week
  • Preventive maintenance on every week
QUALITY management
  • Monthly monitoring of Quality/Delivery of vendors.
  • Monthly monitoring of Inhouse and Sales return PPM.
  • Monthly monitoring of Process capability
  • Monthly monitoring of Cost of Quality
Support to Vendors
  • Visits and audits by directors
  • Focus on Quality and Continuous improvement
  • Guidance on Quality System, Tools and dies
  • Technical Support for product and process development
Customer Complaint Handling System
  • Complaint Acknowledgement
  • Field visit by PPPL representative
  • Field report and feedback to Customer
  • Monthly analysis of Complaints
  • Communication to all concerned
Poona Pressings Employee profile
Employee strength ( as on 1st Oct. 2001)
  • Workers = 53
  • Staff = 39
  • Managers = 04
  • Average age = 35
  • Employee satisfaction/ development schemes = 07
PPPL Culture
  • Family Unit. Dedicated Team Work, Involvement of all employees.
Our Bankers
STATE BANK OF INDIA
Industrial Finanace Branch
‘TARA Chambers’,
Mari Aai Gate, Wakdewadi,
PUNE - 411 003. INDIA