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Innovation changes the work-oriented society around you. The creator of something takes the whole society forward with him. One idea enables many people to change their lives for generations. Rahul Mahendra Kumar Gaaywala (CEO, Sahajanand Technology Pvt Ltd)
Rahul Mahendra Kumar Gaaywala (CEO, Sahajanand Technology Pvt Ltd)
STPL is the pioneer company of indigenous laser diamond cutting machines. The company in Surat, Gujarat, is now moving forward with a different vision with over 500+ employees. STPL is the first company to manufacture laser machines in India. STPL is the first manufacturer in India to produce ‘made in India’ planer machines. STPL is the first to launch a ‘made in India’ diamond processing robot around the world.
These are only achievements. But every success is a matter of effort, humbleness and courage; at its core, there are many nights of awakening. The family time is spent in research and innovation. Some of these talks pierce through the hearts, giving a booster dose of motivation to the next generation.
This is the story of STPL when it was still developing into the fertile brain of a person. The year was 1989 when Mr. Dhirajlal Kotadiya, the founder of Sahajanand Group created the indigenous laser diamond cutting machine which was very revolutionary, but it had some limitations. The proper work cycle was disturbed from time to time. A young man used to train the company's directors as a freelance programmer. He also ran his own computer classes. He saw that the idea was good, but the machine was conservative. At that time, machines for natural diamonds were limited to only nine or ten programs. It was also done by a very basic method of programming. If a laser was not used properly, it would not be productive.
One day he was observing the machine and Dhirajlal was standing next to him. He directly expressed his desire to improve the machine. Dhirajlal immediately gave a free hand to experiment and said, 'No problem. You try to do it.'
That moment was probably the turning point in the diamond industry. Soon the first diamond cutting software in the entire industry was developed and programmed. The young man who worked was Rahul Gaaywala, now the CEO of STPL Group.
But how did the seed for making this laser diamond cutting machine be planted?
The person who thinks ordinary works in a system. When the system or chain is broken, one does not have Plan B. Consequently, it is wrong to expect him to come out of a typical work and think of something unique. Why not ‘Made in India’? By this question, the roots of the company were laid. To the date, the company has developed world-class competitive technology.
A person who passes many thoughts and questions in a second is always able to find his answers. Dhirajlal Kotdiya has a similar personality. He continued to think about new things. Here is the story of making the first laser diamond cutting machine.
While the business was running in a traditional manner, the industry was in such a state that diamonds were practically not cut off but were torn. The craftsman could make only eight or ten diamonds a day. So, there was not much productivity. Meanwhile, Dhirajlal realized that there was something called a laser in the world that could cut the diamond. If the diamond is cut through a laser, it can be cut in precision and waste can also be reduced. The company started working in that direction. For the first time in the industry, diamond cutting began through lasers. Speed and quality both have evolved.
The work of high quality diamonds used to be done in Israel and Belgium. What was not affordable in those countries, such work was done in Surat due to the low labour cost. The traditional method was slow and the growth of the field was not seen because laborers were working on low quality diamonds.
After the laser diamond cutting machine arrived in the market, the whole business of Israel and Belgium shifted to Surat. So, in fact, STPL is the company that brings technical evolution in the diamond industry.
The wait for innovation does not stop here. It is the same great companies who constantly accept challenges and attempt new ventures. STPL did not stop by simply making laser diamond cutting machines. The company made machines for making heart stents. The micro product of laser micro-machining is heart stents. Further, the company is researching machines for imaginative automation in accordance with Industry 4.0 and IOT. The company has also expanded its reputation in 3D printing to foreign countries. In each of these areas, awards have been received nationally and globally for innovation.
Today, the Sahajanand Group is working in four verticals. Today, products are exported to 28 countries. Each product has a proudly ‘made in India’ label. Every company is a king and the King's kingdom is expanded due to his kingmaker. STPL's roots are deepened by the kingmaker with such strong intentions that puts STPL at the next level as a #proudindianbrand.
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