{"id":545,"date":"2026-02-04T11:32:07","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T11:32:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/digitalprindia.com\/news\/?p=545"},"modified":"2026-02-04T11:32:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T11:32:07","slug":"astec-valves-coo-operational-excellence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/digitalprindia.com\/news\/astec-valves-coo-operational-excellence\/","title":{"rendered":"Astec Valves Private Limited Appoints SCM expert Dheeraj Velaga as Chief Operating Officer to Drive Global Operational Excellence and Strategic Growth"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>MUMBAI, INDIA \u2014 February 04, 2026<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Astec Valves &amp; Fittings Private Limited, a global leader in high-precision instrumentation valves and fittings, is pleased to announce the appointment of\u00a0<strong>Dheeraj Velaga<\/strong>\u00a0as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective January 2026.<\/p>\n<p>With over 60 years of engineering legacy and a presence in <strong>40 countries<\/strong>, Astec is entering a transformative era of industrial automation and sustainable engineering. The appointment of Mr. Velaga signals a strategic move to streamline the company\u2019s expanding manufacturing footprint and accelerate its market share in the Oil &amp; Gas, Clean energy sectors &#8211; Nuclear Power, CNG and Hydrogen.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A Process Leader for Global Operations<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dheeraj Velaga joins Astec with an extensive background in manufacturing &amp; engineering. Known for his ability to scale operations and lean operational execution, Mr. Velaga has a proven track record of optimizing high-stakes production environments. As COO, he will oversee all global operations, including supply chain management, manufacturing across Astec\u2019s specialized units, and the implementation of digital-twin technologies in the production line.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are at a pivotal moment where demand for high-performance, eco-friendly valve technology is surging globally, and our target is to be at <strong>$100 million<\/strong> revenue by 2026-27\u201d said\u00a0<strong>Kiranbir Singh Kohli, Chairman of Astec Valves &amp; Fittings<\/strong>. \u201cDheeraj\u2019s arrival marks a new chapter for Astec. His leadership will be critical as we scale our \u2018Smart&#8217; production and enhance our Class A fugitive emission certified product lines to meet rigorous international standards. Our aggressive growth trajectory and expansion of global foot print aligns with the hiring&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am honoured to join Astec, a company that has defined precision for decades,\u201d said\u00a0<strong>Dheeraj Velaga<\/strong>. \u201cMy focus will be on building a future-ready, resilient supply chain and ensuring that our manufacturing processes are as innovative as the products we deliver to our global partners. We aren&#8217;t just making valves; we are engineering the veins of global infrastructure.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Astec Valves Private Limited<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Founded in 1965, Astec Valves &amp; Fittings Private Limited is a premier manufacturer of instrumentation tube fittings and valves.\u00a0Serving critical sectors such as Thermal\/Gas\/Nuclear Power, Shipbuilding, and Petrochemicals, Astec is recognized for its award-winning &#8220;Smart CCHUs&#8221; and commitment to eco-friendly product technologies.\u00a0With over a million installations worldwide, Astec continues to set the benchmark for quality and innovation in fluid flow solutions<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MUMBAI, INDIA \u2014 February 04, 2026\u00a0\u2014 Astec Valves &amp; Fittings Private Limited, a global leader in high-precision instrumentation valves and fittings, is pleased to announce the appointment of\u00a0Dheeraj Velaga\u00a0as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective January 2026. 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