M N Radhakrishnan, K S Narayanan & N Kumar at the Bhumi Puja function, Viralimalai.
Tyco Sanmar Limited, the new joint venture between Tyco International, USA and the Sanmar group was formed in February 1999, subsequent to the purchase of the Crosby Valve division by Tyco International, USA. The new facility at Viralimalai will source more components to meet the increasing demand worldwide.
The Bhumi puja for the new facility was performed on March 31, 1999 in the presence of K S Narayanan, Chairman Emeritus, Sanmar group and N Kumar, Vice Chairman, Sanmar group. The construction work is expected to be completed by 30th September this year and production is expected to start in October, 1999.