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    OUR STORY

    Three Decades of Breakthrough Innovations in Materials Transformation Technologies

    Founded in 1993 by Dr. Babu Padmanabhan, STEER World has been an example of dedication and self-belief leading to sustainable solutions and new applications.  

    Our Journey
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    1993
    1993
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    STEER Engineering founded by Dr. Babu Padmanabhan to steer a new world and create a better tomorrow.

    1994
    1994
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    STEER designs, creates and supplies its first twin-screw compounding element, helping GE Plastics produce better compounds.

    1995
    1995
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    Manufactures elements from design to finish in 36 days against the industry average of 112 days.

    1996
    1996
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    Begins exporting twin-screw extruder elements to Switzerland and Germany (considered the best in the business) putting India on to the world map.

    1997
    1997
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    Certified ISO 9001:1994, develops the exact geometry of a transition screw element from single to multiple flights.

    1998
    1998
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    Designs and develops the revolutionary fractional-lobe geometry, replacing the conventional integer-lobe design and transforming the way work happens inside a mixing vessel.

    1999
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    1. In 6 short years, breaks into multiple international markets supplying to Spain, France, Italy, Singapore, Mexico, USA, China and Japan.
    2. Develops the WR5 series, an advanced wear-resistant treatment system to increase the life of elements.
    3. Develops a new twin-screw geometry capable of superior dispersive mixing.
    2000
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    1. Helps visualise the flow of materials in an extruder by building a fully transparent glass barrel lab extruder.
    2. Applies for a patent for the revolutionary fractional-lobe design.
    2001
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    Manufacturing capacity increased to over 1000 elements a month.

    2002
    2002
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    1. Launches STEER Information Technologies to provide high-end software services to the polymer compounding industry.
    2. Dedicated extruder division launched to meet growing demands.
    2003
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    Develops and sells its first co-rotating twin-screw extruder as the Omega 60.


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    1. Establishes a special tool steel plant to manufacture its own special steel.
    2. Sets-up a dedicated R&D facility and secures the AIPMA best research award for polymer science, technology and engineering.
    2005
    2005

    1. STEER America LLC and STEER Japan set-up to meet the growing demands of U.S and Japanese corporations.
    2. Launch of the Application Development Center (ADC) dedicated to the development of advanced materials.
    3. Patent for the fractional-lobe design granted.
    2006
    2006

    SAP introduced as an ERP Tool. develops the Omega platform technology with 1.71 Do/Di.

    2007
    2007
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    Wins the International Award for Manufacturing Excellence awarded by TPM.

    2009
    2009
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    1. Omega 40 establishes a record with a production capacity of 900 Kg/h.
    2. Establishes the Polymer Science Diagnostic Center (PSDC) for quality testing and development.
    3. Manufactures its first production class extruder (Omicron 12) for the pharmaceutical industry, getting widespread recognition.
    4. Develops ACCROLLOY, a vanadium rich tool steel that works against the forces of abrasion.
    5. Applies for 16 new patents.
    2010
    2010
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    1. Develops its first 100mm Dia extruder to process black masterbatch.
    2. Designs and develops the clam shell barrel and the miniature chilled roller for the pharmaceutical industry.
    3. Forays into the Brazilian market.
    4. Ranked top 5 amongst extruder manufacturers in under 7 years.
    2011
    2011
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    1. Wins the prestigious Plasticon award for best research and development.
    2. Submits its 25th patent for Dynamic Stirring Elements and launches them in NPE.
    2012
    2012
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    1. Launches its first complete production line for SPL 40 at PLASTINDIA 2012.
    2. STEER's special tool steel plant introduces forging for its wear-resistant tool steels.
    3. STEER records 41,495 elements and 50 extruders.
    2013
    2013
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    1. Launches the world’s smallest extruder, the Omicron 10.
    2. Begins its journey towards revolutionising the pharma sector.
    2014
    2014
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    1. Gets DSIR recognition.
    2. Forays in to resin markets.
    3. Creates platform technology for food processing.
    2015
    2015
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    Melt formation elements invented enabling new applications in food, pharmaceuticals and highly critical plastics processing.

    2016
    2016
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    Deploys 500th Extruder.

    2017
    2017
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    Major reactive extrusion plant for food processing.

    2018
    2018
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    Announces technology for glass fiber pipe manufacturing.

    2019
    2019
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    Launch of Integral All-in-one true continuous processor​

    2020
    2020
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    Successfully installed extruders for processing Soy (10 tons per hour) and Sorbitol (1 ton per hour)

    2022
    2022
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    Launched high torque, High speed TSE series “TITAN series” with industry 4.O and “Lab12” for university and labs.​

    2023
    2023
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    Launched our platforms for recycling diverse types of plastic waste, including complex multi-layered films, commingled waste, trims, and more.

    2024
    2024
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    Introduction of netiBIO for the preconditioning of agricultural waste and diverse biomass materials.

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    We have created a formidable global footprint with a reputation for true innovation and engineering excellence, supported by 98 granted patents and many more in the pipeline.
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