History & Milestone
It was in 1928 that W. R. Talwalker Brothers Pvt. Ltd. (WRT) association with Kirloskar Brothers Ltd. (KBL) began when Mr. Ramkrishna Talwalker, father of Mr. Wasudev Talwalker, bought the first Iron Plough made by KBL for his farm in Astha near Kirloskarvadi.
In a time when superstitions dictated rural life and using iron to till land was taboo, this act was seen as revolutionary. This decision laid the foundation of what would become a long-standing relationship between WRT and Kirloskar.
Years later, Mr. Wasudev, having settled in Mumbai, met Mr. Laxmanrao Kirloskar. Upon learning Mr. Wasudev was Ramkrishna’s son, Mr. Laxmanrao said, “And you are my agent,” thus appointing him on the spot and beginning the WRT business legacy.
As Kirloskar Group expanded, its sister companies—Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd. (KOEL) and Kirloskar Electric Company (KEC)—appointed WRT as authorized dealers from inception. Mr. Wasudev also became one of the founding members of KOEL.
Mr. Wasudev established WRT as a Authorised distributor of KBL products having a clear vision & focus to serve ‘Swadeshi & Quality’ products to the industry. WRT Started of with selling iron furniture manufactured by KBL. It commanded popular demand in Mumbai. Soon other products like hand driven and power driven pumps began featuring on the product portfolio.
Became authorized dealers of Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd. (KOEL) & Kirloskar Electric Company (KEC).
KBL offered a part of Gujarat territory to WRT on the condition that to set up a new company to manage it. Thus was formed & established – W. R. Talwalker Engineering Pvt. Ltd, to handle the franchise. The company is operating in Surat and Baroda.
Formed in Nagpur to expand operations in central India.
Revolutionized KBL Valve Business with orders from IOCL & HPCL for cast steel valves.
Inauguration of a Service Centre & Warehouse at Panvel for logistics and customer support.
