Universal Appoints Kiran Paranjape to Lead India Office
June 25, 2010
Mr. Paranjape provides extensive knowledge of engine exhaust systems
Stoughton, WI—Michelle Grossholz, Vice President- Global Markets, located at Universal's corporate office in Stoughton, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kiran Paranjape as General Manager - India. Mr. Paranjape will have overall responsibility of the business including marketing, promotions, sales and production of Universal's acoustic and emission technologies throughout India. He will open a business office in Pune, India. Ms. Grossholz states, "Kiran's background and experience will help Universal identify and grow with key strategic customers in India. Many strategic OEM customers have production facilities within India and require local sourcing and support capabilities. Kiran and Universal's other global locations are key to servicing this customer base."
Mr. Paranjape earned his MBA from Indiana University and Bachelor’s degrees in Cost Accounting from Kolkata University and Production Engineering from Mumbai University. He was previously employed by Cummins Filtration as Director of Global Sourcing. Mr. Paranjape also held the position of General Manager for Nelson Engine Systems, later renamed Cummins Exhaust, from 2001 to 2006.
Kiran Paranjape was recently appointed General Manager – India for Universal, an acoustics and emissions company.
Universal is a global leader in acoustic and emission technologies. Since 1959, original equipment manufacturers, packagers and end-users have relied on Universal's standard and custom-engineered products for solving noise and air pollution problems in the industrial process, power generation, marine, oil & gas, locomotive and waste water markets. The ability to design, manufacture and install natural gas and diesel inlet and exhaust systems, turbine inlet and exhaust systems, compressor silencers and vent silencers around the globe sets Universal apart from its competition. EPA Tier 4, Euro Stage III and IV, and California Air Resource Board (CARB) requirements are areas of expertise within the Universal family.