An Interface with Mr. Umesh Pai, Managing Director Eplan Software Private Limited

A&I: Take us through the journey of “Eplan Software Private Limited” In India & Company’s Current Operations.

Eplan Software Private Limited’s journey in India has been transformative. Establishing a direct entity in 2017 marked a significant milestone, driving substantial growth and tripling our business within six years. This success underscores our effective strategies and the dynamic potential of the Indian market.

A key driver has been our subscription-based model, offering customers flexible, cost-effective solutions and providing a steady revenue stream. Our customer-centric approach has built strong, lasting relationships by meeting clients’ needs effectively.

Our current operations focus on expanding our footprint across India and enhancing our global integration by offering services to Eplan’s subsidiaries worldwide. We leverage India’s exceptional engineering talent, showcasing it on an international platform.

Our product offerings continue to evolve, addressing market demands and emerging industry trends. We cover the entire engineering spectrum, from preplanning and project planning to the design of switchgear and cable harnesses. Our cloud-based applications enable seamless project collaboration and standardized databases, facilitating automated engineering. Integrations with ERP, PLM, and PDM systems enhance operational efficiency through seamless digital data flow.

We serve diverse sectors, including manufacturing, automotive, energy, aerospace, and construction, ensuring broad market relevance. Strategic collaborations with global players bring advanced technologies and best practices to our Indian customers, keeping them competitive.

Looking ahead, we are committed to driving innovation and delivering exceptional value. Our focus remains on expanding our market reach, enhancing product offerings, and leveraging our engineering expertise to meet the evolving needs of various industries. The future holds exciting opportunities, and we are poised to achieve even greater milestones. (253)

A&I: Please brief us About “Eplan Software Private Limited” Global Network & Infrastructure.

Eplan Software Private Limited has established a comprehensive global network and infrastructure to provide extensive support, streamline engineering workflows, enhance productivity, and ensure data consistency and security across diverse industries and locations.

The company’s standardized data usage and integrated infrastructures form the backbone of digital transformation in industrial automation, offering templates, examples, and best practices through the Eplan Engineering Standard to ensure a consistent data foundation from the outset. Cloud-based solutions like Eplan eSTOCK, eMANAGE, eVIEW, and eBUILD enable collaboration, project sharing, and automated engineering processes across various locations, enhancing efficiency and productivity.

Eplan’s commitment to global support is evident through the Eplan Solution Center, providing comprehensive assistance in multiple languages and quick response times to customer queries. The secure cloud infrastructure ensures data security with continuous encryption, secure end-to-end communication, and robust identity and access management protocols. Additionally, strategic partnerships with companies like Precision Automation & Robotics India Ltd. (PARI) enhance Eplan’s offerings and implementation success in improving quality, production, and documentation processes.

In essence, Eplan’s global network and infrastructure are designed to empower users worldwide, optimize engineering operations, and safeguard data integrity and security through standardized software, comprehensive support, secure cloud solutions, and collaborative partnerships. (196-words)

A&I: “Eplan Software Private Limited” is well known for design software solutions for machines. What are the main product lines?

Eplan Software Private Limited is renowned for its cutting-edge design software solutions that cater to the needs of machine, plant, and panel builders worldwide. The company’s flagship products are part of the Eplan Platform, which provides a standardized data foundation and integrated workflows for electrical, automation, and mechatronic engineering.

Eplan Electric P8 stands out as a comprehensive software solution for electrical engineering, offering tools for creating schematics, planning mounting layouts in 3D, and virtually routing electrical and fluid power connections. This software optimizes manufacturing processes in panel building and switchgear system engineering, ensuring efficiency and precision.

For panel designs, Eplan Pro Panel is the go-to solution, enabling users to create all necessary documentation for panel building and 3D layout designs. It streamlines the engineering aspects of panel building and enclosure manufacturing, making the process more organized and effective.

Eplan Fluid, on the other hand, specializes in fluid power engineering, allowing users to create schematics and layouts for pneumatic and hydraulic systems. This software solution ensures that fluid power systems are designed accurately and efficiently.

Eplan Preplanning is a valuable tool for early project planning stages, enabling users to create initial concepts and layouts for machines and plants. This software helps in the initial stages of the engineering process, ensuring that projects start on the right foot.

Eplan’s software solutions are designed to streamline engineering processes and enable customers to apply their expertise more efficiently, regardless of company size. With a focus on standardized data usage and integrated infrastructures, Eplan supports digital transformation in industrial automation. (words-255)

A&I: Which Key Industries do you cater to? Please Share Some of the Application Areas?

Eplan Software Private Limited stands out in the engineering software market with its industry-specific solutions tailored to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency. Unlike generic CAD tools, Eplan caters to diverse sectors, including machinery and plant construction, panel building, automotive, food and beverage, and the process industry.

In machinery and plant construction, Eplan’s integrated control and technical designs, along with its powerful ECAD platform, support the automation of engineering and manufacturing processes. Panel builders rely on Eplan’s solutions to improve process quality, ensuring efficiency and reliability in their operations.

The automotive industry benefits from Eplan’s value addition in optimizing concept planning, standardization, detail planning, manufacturing integration, and documentation processes for plant system manufacturers and suppliers. Eplan’s expertise in engineering control systems for machines and plant systems aids the food and beverage sector in production, processing, and packaging.

Eplan ensures data continuity, planning security, and optimized processes for the process industry, catering to sectors like oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, water suppliers, and wastewater treatment. This demonstrates Eplan’s commitment to providing tailored solutions that address the unique challenges faced by various industries.

By offering industry-specific applications, Eplan sets itself apart from generic CAD tools, providing comprehensive solutions that streamline engineering workflows and drive efficiency across diverse sectors.(words-205)

A&I:  What is your market strategy for sales growth in India?

 Eplan Software Private Limited’s growth strategy in India is strategically focused on leveraging the country’s dynamic market landscape and burgeoning technological advancements. With aggressive investment plans in sales and support, Eplan aims to triple its business in the next decade, capitalizing on India’s pivotal economic position and the evolving needs of both Indian and multinational companies.

Eplan recognizes India’s potential as a key growth market and envisions itself as an ecosystem developer, facilitating the harnessing of upcoming opportunities for businesses. The company is committed to providing innovative engineering solutions that cater to the diverse needs of industries in India, ranging from Factory and Process Automation to System Integrators, machinery manufacturers, EPC contractors, and building automation firms.

To achieve its growth targets, Eplan plans to focus on enhancing its market presence through strategic partnerships, targeted marketing initiatives, and a customer-centric approach. By offering comprehensive design and engineering solutions in automation, electrical, fluid, instrumentation, and cabinet design, Eplan aims to position itself as a leading provider of engineering software solutions in India.

Our solutions provide a standardized data foundation and integrated workflows for electrical, automation, and mechatronic engineering, supporting the digital transformation in industrial automation.

Through continuous innovation, investment in research and development, and a customer-centric approach, Eplan is poised to drive sales growth and establish a strong foothold in India’s rapidly evolving market, contributing to the growth and success of businesses across various industries while leveraging its cutting-edge software solutions. (239 words)

A&I: “Eplan Software Private Limited” is a leading Company in design software solutions, what are the solutions offered to the industry?

At Eplan Software Private Limited, we are at the forefront of design software solutions, offering a diverse range of cutting-edge tools to various industries. Our solutions are tailored to streamline complex engineering processes for machine and panel builders, ensuring efficiency and precision in design.

Our suite of solutions covers a wide spectrum of engineering needs, from system architecture design to single line diagrams, electrical control panel design, and general arrangement drawings. We excel in creating electrical schematics, panel wiring drawings, and internal and outer general assembly of electrical cabinets, providing comprehensive support for various engineering tasks.

In addition to these core solutions, our Data Portal services stand out, offering a high-quality component database creation service. We assist companies in transferring old component data to the latest Eplan platforms, ensuring users have access to updated and compatible component data for their projects.

At Eplan, our focus is on efficiency, innovation, and excellence in engineering. Our solutions are designed to meet the diverse needs of industries, making us a trusted partner for businesses seeking to optimize their design and engineering processes. (179 words)

A&I: What is your vision for 2024 & strategy for growth in the Indian Market?

My vision for 2024 is centered on driving innovation and digital transformation in the Indian market. We aim to be at the forefront of revolutionizing engineering efficiency and automation, positioning Eplan as a key facilitator for businesses navigating the evolving technological landscape.

Our growth strategy in India is strategic and dynamic. We plan to capitalize on the country’s rapid economic growth and increasing investment opportunities by offering cutting-edge software solutions tailored to diverse industry needs. By empowering businesses to automate operations securely and efficiently, we aim to build intelligent and agile enterprises that are ready for the future.

Through a customer-centric approach, comprehensive design and engineering solutions, and a focus on innovation, we are committed to driving sales growth and establishing a prominent presence in India’s vibrant market. By fostering strategic partnerships, investing in research and development, and staying at the forefront of technological advancements, Eplan is poised to lead the way in shaping the future of engineering software solutions in India, contributing to the success and growth of businesses across various industries.

Our vision extends beyond just providing software tools; it’s about empowering industries to embrace digital transformation. By catering to the specific needs of sectors like machinery and plant construction, panel building, automotive, food and beverage, and the process industry, Eplan ensures data continuity, planning security, and optimized workflows for businesses of all sizes.

With our unwavering commitment to innovation and industry-specific expertise, Eplan is set to redefine the future of engineering software, driving efficiency and productivity across diverse sectors in India and beyond.