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About the company - Business Profile

Quest Flow Controls Ltd. (formerly Sander Meson India Pvt. Ltd.) is an industrial flow control provider specializing in the design, assembly, and manufacturing of specialized valves and systems. The company primarily serves the Marine and Defence sectors, with a growing presence in Oil & Gas, Petrochemicals, Nuclear Power, and Cryogenic applications. It operates in the global industrial valves market, which is valued at approximately $82 billion to $85 billion as of 2025.

Key Points

Key Facts

• Founded Year: 2017 (Incorporated as Sander Meson India Private Limited).
• Headquarters: Pune, Maharashtra, India.
• Stock Listing: Listed on the BSE platform (went public in 2023).
• Current Identity: Rebranded to Quest Flow Controls Limited in 2025.

Operations and Resources

• Manufacturing Facility: Located at Chakan, Pune, spanning 35,000 sq. ft. (upgraded from 7,500 sq. ft.).
• Production Capacity: Scaled to 30,000 valves per year (up from 3,000 valves per year) as of 2026.
• Infrastructure: Operates 3 shifts (24 hours) for machining, assembly, and testing. Facility includes CNC/VMC machines, additional test setups, and 15-ton EOT cranes.
• R&D: Operates a dedicated Global Sales and R&D office at Baner, Pune, and an office in the USA.

Market and Significance

• Strategic Role: Key supplier to the Indian Navy and major Indian shipyards. It recently executed a significant 4-way submarine valve order for Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) with special approval from the Indian Navy.
• Industries Served: Shipbuilding, Marine, Defence, Offshore, Nuclear Power, and Energy.
• Geographic Reach: Served over 10 countries, including export orders to Germany, USA, and Russia.

Financial Overview (Consolidated) For the first half of the financial year (H1 FY 2025-26), the company reported:

• Net Sales: ₹26.22 crore (compared to ₹29.62 crore in H1 FY 2024-25).
• EBITDA: ₹6.67 crore with an EBITDA margin of 25.20%.
• Profit After Tax (PAT): ₹1.12 crore (Impacted by exceptional items of ₹2.59 crore).
• Order Book: Surpassed ₹110 crore as of early 2026.

Key Products and Technology

• Ferrous & Non-Ferrous Valves: Includes Butterfly (Triple/Double Offset), Ball (Trunnion, Top Entry, 4-Way), and GGC (Gate, Globe, Check) valves.
• Special Purpose Valves: Quick-closing valves, storm valves, self-closing valves, and strainers.
• Cryogenic Applications: Secured and executed the first cryogenic ball valve order for the Adani Dhamra LNG project.
• Submarine Supply: Successfully supplied 4-way valves for the Indian Navy’s INS Shankush.
• Nuclear Sector: Delivered first project for Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL).
• High-Temperature Supply: Supplied triple offset valves capable of handling up to 500°C for a private entity.

Sustainability and Innovation

• Digitalization: Focus on "smart valves" integrated with IoT sensors for predictive maintenance and remote monitoring.
• Environmental Standards: Certified for ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management) and ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health and Safety).
• Materials: Utilizes specialized materials like Nickel Aluminium Bronze (NAB), Gun Metal (LG4C), and high-performance Super Austenitic Stainless Steel (CK3MCUN).

Employee Count and Management

• Staffing: Total staff exceeds 100 members as of April 2026, a significant increase from the initial 16 members.
• Management: Led by Mr. Brijesh Madhav Manerikar (Chairman & Managing Director), a founding member with over 23 years of expertise in the shipbuilding and marine sectors.

Strategic Initiatives

• Technology Transfer: Entered into technology transfer agreements, including one with Georg Schunemann GmbH.
• Expansion: Continuous upgrading of manufacturing and in-house testing capacity (testing capacity increased by 5x in 2024).
• Digital Upgrade: Currently upgrading ERP systems to streamline operations across its expanded 24-hour production shifts.

References

1. Investor Presentation Nov 2025
2. Investor Presentation Apr 2026