Company Profile
Indian Devices & Engineering Corporation (idec) is a leading
manufacturers' representative and value-added distributor in
India, active in several high-technology domains. These are primarily in the service
of
India
's oil & gas industry, in which idec has a well-established and lengthy
record of dedicated sales, service & support.
Location
Idec is based in
Mumbai, India
, the country's leading financial centre, and a major port on its Western seaboard.
Just off Mumbai's coastline on the Arabian Sea can be found India's first
ever offshore oilfields; the city is also the operating HQ for Oil and Natural Gas
Commission (ONGC), the nation's premier oil company, as well as Reliance Industries,
a leading name in oil, gas and petrochemicals.
Capabilities
Idec is a group company of IMA (Indian Metal Agency), which was established
in 1949. With a professionally managed set-up for engineering and marketing, and
a dedicated team of technocrats, idec is well-equipped to manage and oversee project
operations, and provide technical back-up for its clientele.
Presence
Idec has a dynamic and extensive presence in all important cities
and strategic project sites in
India
. The northern and eastern territories are represented by resident representatives.
Idec’s presence in major metropolitan areas includes a head office in Mumbai and a well-integrated network of resident representatives
(at Bhopal, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Hardwar and Vizakhapatnam) enabling
idec to effectively cater to the needs of customers' projects in any part of
India, in a smooth and coordinated manner.
Office premises
Centrally located in Fort area, Mumbai’s commercial and financial
hub. Office space measuring 1500 sq ft, with 10 LAN terminals, personnel strength
of 20. Also at
Lower
Parel
: 1500 sq ft, with 20 LAN terminals.
History
The parent organization IMA began modestly in 1949, as a trading
house in imported non-ferrous metals. Subsequently, IMA diversified into marketing
and distribution of critical items for power generation, transmission and distribution.
Prestigious representations that remain very much active include Thomas Bolton &
Sons (UK), Tenaris (Italy),
and BICC (UK), among others.
In 1978, IMA began expanding its activities into the oil & gas
sector, a move highlighted by its re-christening as idec, so as to project its expertise
in the engineering market.
Main Business/Service
Idec operates as a conduit and facilitator for technology providers
based in the
US
and Europe, serving
India
’s oil and gas industries. Commencing with consulting services to companies in the
UK
and
Italy
, idec’s client roster has grown to include clientele from the
US
,
Germany
and
France
as well, many of whom occupy leading positions in their fields.
Customers enjoy idec’s end-to-end support through all stages of any
given project, from design and development, extending all the way to supply, installation
and commissioning, followed by exceptional after-sales service. They can also rely
on idec for the most relevant solutions for their application needs, based on up-to-date
command of technological advances.
idec partners with its agency clientele for marketing specialized
products and services in the oil and gas sector, with services that include:
Consulting : idec offers
expert advice on the market feasibility of products or services, and their suitability
for the Indian hydrocarbon market. These evaluations are based on an in-depth market
survey, and discussions with our contacts, to yield an objective and factual report.
Virtual Office : For companies
who wish to establish themselves in
India
, without the investment and running costs, idec offers well-trained personnel assigned
to the client on an exclusive basis. This team acts solely as the client's virtual
office in
India
, with a unique location.
Marketing & Sales : idec
offers full-fledged marketing and sales services for its clients. Its strong presence
in most major metros in
India
is an assurance of up-to-date information from all niches and segments of the national
market.
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Marketing Network
From its centrally-located offices in Mumbai's business district, idec handles over
a hundred enquiries every month, for flow-control equipment and other specialized
technologies sought by the oil & gas industry. To this task, idec brings:
- A team of experienced consultants with a minimum of 20 years of oil- and gas-related
experience. Their application engineering know-how enables them to accurately grasp
the needs of various India customers, and find an appropriate fit with the offerings
of our principals. of our principals.
- A strong presence at key customer locations, a valuable asset in a market
in which accessibility and constant contact makes all the difference.
Quality Policy & Mission
- To provide high-quality products and services on time, and in accordance with individual
customer specifications and contractual requirements
- To empower all staff to understand the key characteristics of every new product;
review the effectiveness of quality management systems; and enhance and improve
both business standing and internal performance
- To follow a policy of continuous improvement in both internal and external operations
- To retain command of the most up-to-date technologies and advances in our focus
areas, and to extend our capabilities into new domains so as to address the market's
evolving needs.
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