UBL shines at CII Kaizen Competition

United Breweries Ltd. (UBL) has earned national recognition for its continued pursuit of manufacturing excellence and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), winning multiple accolades at the 53rd CII National Kaizen Competition 2025, organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Institute of Quality, TPM Club India.

At this year’s competition, UBL’s Odisha plant secured a Gold in the Renovative category, reflecting its commitment to sustainable operational improvements and transformative practices. The company’s Ludhiana unit followed closely with a Silver in the same category. Additionally, UBL’s Nelamangala and Waluj MIDC plants each earned a Silver in the Innovative category, reaffirming the company’s focus on driving efficiency, measurable impact and competitive excellence across its operations.

Commenting on the achievement, Xavier Jadin, Chief Supply Chain Officer at UBL, said,
“These awards are a testament to the unwavering commitment of our teams to innovation and sustainable operational excellence across all locations. By continuously enhancing processes, adopting new solutions, and fostering collaboration, we deliver measurable impact, reinforce UBL’s legacy, and set new benchmarks for efficiency, innovation and sustainability in the industry.”

The CII National Kaizen Competition is one of India’s leading platforms celebrating organisations that champion continuous improvement through Kaizen methodologies. The competition showcases success stories in productivity, innovation and employee engagement, while promoting a culture of operational excellence within Indian industry.

This year’s event witnessed participation from several leading companies across sectors and was graced by industry leaders such as Muralidhara Rao, Director of ACE Designers Ltd., and S. Narayana Prasad, CEO of Triveni Turbines.