Kirloskar Brothers Ltd (KBL) was recently awarded at the ASSOCHAM?s third Innovation Excellence Awards 2014. The company?s all-women Coimbatore plant won the ?Gold Award? for its advancements in the area of science and technology. Dr RV Raj Kuumar, Divisional Head - Coimbatore plant, KBL, received the award from Lt Gen Anil Chait, Ministry of Defence, at the national ASSOCHAM India summit in Delhi. For the second time in a row, KBL?s Coimbatore plant has been felicitated by ASSOCHAM. Last year, KBL was recognised with the Platinum Award in the Social Development & Business Development Category for Women Empowerment.