OREANDA-NEWS. February 1, 2012. Quality control has been one of the key thrust areas of Tata Power, India’s largest integrated private power utility company. In its constant endeavour to improve quality and efficiency, Tata Power has ensured innovation takes priority in driving performance at its various operational and project locations.

In recognition of this commitment to continuously improve quality, the Laboratory Quality Services International ( LQSi), South Holland, has issued the Quality Award 2011 to Tata Power’s Trombay laboratory.

Throughout the year 2011, Trombay Chemical Laboratory has successfully participated (once every quarter) in the Coal Internationational Proficiency Test Programmes, conducted by LQSi and thereby proven its analytical excellence in coal testing. The laboratory has successfully established its competency in the field given in the scope of accreditation.

Speaking on the award, Ashok Sethi, vice president, Mumbai operations, Tata Power, said, “We are glad to receive this prestigious award and it reiterates our commitment towards quality management. We at Tata Power always endeavour to maintain the best quality standards across all our plants .”

"It is our endeavour to create value for our customers through continuous quality improvement and innovation,” added Vijay Chourey, general manager, Trombay thermal power station.

Recently, Tata Power was also awarded the top honour for stable and outstanding safety performance, at the 10th Annual Greentech Safety Award 2011 by the Greentech Foundation. Further, the quality circle teams of the plant were presented with 12 awards at the National Convention Awards 2011.