Kirloskar Brothers Secures ISO 19443 for Nuclear Pumps

06 Jan 2026 CW Team

Kirloskar Brothers has recently strengthened its leadership in nuclear pumping solutions after its Advanced Technology Product Division (ATPD) at Kirloskarvadi achieved ISO 19443 certification. The globally recognised certification underlines the company’s commitment to stringent quality, safety and reliability standards for the nuclear sector.

The ISO 19443 certification covers Important To Nuclear Safety (ITNS) activities, including marketing, design and development, manufacturing and supply of centrifugal pumps and allied components, sub-assemblies and assemblies classified as ITNS.

Kirloskar Brothers manufactures a range of critical pumps for nuclear power plants, including primary and secondary sodium pumps, primary coolant pumps, shut down cooling pumps and secondary circuit pumps. The company is a leading provider of pumping solutions for demanding nuclear applications such as heat transfer, high-temperature and high-pressure systems, boiler feed and circulating water systems.

The certification reflects KBL’s continued focus on advanced engineering, robust quality systems and a strong nuclear safety culture, reinforcing its position as a trusted partner to governments and nuclear power entities globally.

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