Krofta Engineering Limited (KEL), India was incorporated in India as a joint venture with Dr. Milos Krofta. Dr. Milos Krofta was the inventor of the DAF technology. This is why the Krofta name is synonymous with DAF
The Krofta Sedicell DAF was introduced and had major success worldwide
The Krofta Megacell Patent was issued
KEL India successfully begins a technical collaboration with AJV Engineering Ky., a company from Finland for the design, engineering, manufacturing and sale of the Belt Filter Press (L series).
KEL India successfully begins a technical collaboration with Stetfield Separators, a United Kingdom based company for the design, engineering, manufacturing and sale of TPI and CPI oil water separators
KEL India, successfully launches Megacell DAF in India. With over 150 installations in the first 2 years alone Megacell has seen great success not only in the pulp and paper industry but in various applications such as powerplants, desalination and textiles.
KEL India also successfully launches the initial model of the Triple Wire Belt Filter Press (BFP-T). An in-house innovation to solve the challenges of sludge de-watering at a much more economical price point. The BFP-T aims to reduce imports and build trust among the industry for made in India products, and challenge the globally existing machines of similar capacities and size.
KEL India technical collaboration with IN-EKO Team s.r.o of Czech Republic for the marketing and sale of the Disc Filter in India. There is a big market for these products in India since the rise of sewage treatment plants, which have mandated the use of disc filters.