Awards & Recognition

ESAB continues on its collective vision of transforming the industry with its innovative, world-renowned equipment and fabrication technology solutions. We are honored to receive prestigious awards from recognised institutions for our best industry practices, commitment to welding quality, environmental sustainability, advanced technology, innovation, shared services, skill development, employee engagement and experience, and employee health and safety.

Workplace Harmony Award

Celebrating Success: ESAB India Receives Workplace Harmony Award

ESAB India has been honoured with the prestigious 'Workplace Harmony Award' by the Southern India Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SICCI) in collaboration with Apollo Hospitals, as part of the SICCI Workplace Wellness Awards 2024.

Out of 102 remarkable contenders, ESAB India emerged as the clear winner in this category. This remarkable achievement underscores our dedication, innovation, and unwavering commitment to the well-being of our employees..

The journey to this victory was a testament to our meticulous approach. It commenced with a comprehensive write-up showcasing our practices for maintaining workplace harmony and promoting employee well-being. Following this, our efforts underwent rigorous evaluation by an esteemed jury panel comprising luminaries in the field./p>

This achievement resonates deeply with the culture of care and compassion that defines ESAB India. It reflects the spirit of teamwork, innovation, and resilience ingrained within our organization.

Great Place To Work

ESAB India has achieved the prestigious certification of being recognized as a Great Place To Work®! This accolade stands as a beacon of excellence, signifying our commitment to fostering a workplace culture built on trust and performance.

Our journey to this remarkable achievement is fuelled by our core values encapsulated in 'SHAPE' and the concerted efforts of our dedicated team members who relentlessly pursue our People Agenda.

At ESAB India, we cultivate a collaborative ethos that emboldens individuals to explore new horizons, challenge conventions, and transcend boundaries. Here, every voice is valued, and every perspective is embraced.

Our approach to Associate management is centered on ensuring the engagement, motivation, and continuous growth of our workforce. We are unwavering in our dedication to nurturing a safe, healthy, and inclusive environment where individuals are empowered to unleash their full potential and deliver exceptional results.

ESAB India doesn't just set standards; we exceed them, setting a benchmark for excellence in workplace culture and employee satisfaction.

Prestigious 21st MMA Award for Managerial Excellence

ESAB India Receives Prestigious 21st MMA Award for Managerial Excellence

ESAB India has been honoured with the 21st MMA Award for Managerial Excellence (MAME) in the Manufacturing category for the year 2023.

MAME is a prestigious accolade that celebrates excellence in managerial thinking, action, and measurable outcomes. It is specifically designed to acknowledge and reward companies and institutions headquartered within the southern states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Puducherry.

ESAB India stood out among 65 competing companies and institutions vying for this coveted recognition. The adjudication process was overseen by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LLC, renowned consultants for the Award.

CII Pinnacle Award

CII Pinnacle Awards for Manufacturing Excellence in 2022- Special Recognition

ESAB India won the Special Recognition Award from Confederation of India Industry (CII) for the 'CII Pinnacle Awards for Excellence in Manufacturing 2022' in large Enterprise Category held at Taj Mahal Palace hotel, Mumbai.

The Award is based on a comprehensive Evaluation Framework, developed by CII Naoroji Godrej Centre of Manufacturing Excellence, where the evaluation is based on excellence in 7 segments such as :

  1. Policy
  2. Sustainability
  3. Collaboration
  4. Behavioural Aspects
  5. Production
  6. Technology
  7. Market Dynamics
HR Asia

Best Companies to work for in Asia 2021

The Award was based on random employee survey-Total Engagement Assessment Model (TEAM) followed by a detailed HR Presentation and Jury assessment.

The survey parameters included:

  • Leadership & Organisation
  • Culture & Ethics
  • Active Initiatives
  • CORE (Collective Organisation for Real Engagement)
  • SELF (Heart , Mind , Soul)
  • GROUP (Think, Feel, Do)
Commitment to quality

Commitment to Quality

ESAB India (Ambattur Plant) was honoured by BIS for its commitment to quality and long association in Southern region.

The Government of India on the occasion of marking the 75th anniversary of India's Independence more meaningful has exhorted Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) to come out with a programme focusing more on 'Atmanirbhar' in Quality and to recognise those organisations that has shown unrelented commitment to quality and has a productive association with BIS.

Most Preferred Workplace Award

Most Preferred Workplaces of 2022

ESAB India has been recognized as one of the “Most Preferred Workplaces of 2022" in the premier edition of “Most Preferred Workplaces 2022-2023" organized by Team Marksmen in association with India Today.  

The award showcases and celebrates organizations which have managed to maximize parameters such as:

  • Employee Centricity
  • Organizational Purpose
  • Intrapreneurial Ecosystem
  • Work Flexibility
  • Diversity and Equality
  • Growth and Rewards
  • Social Cohesion.
SSC Award

Best Shared Services Team in India FY 2022

ESAB India Shared Service Centre has been adjudged as the Best Shared Services Team in India FY 2022 by UBS forums during the 8th Edition Shared Services Summit & Awards 2022 held at Hyderabad.

A detailed write up about the India Shared Services Team including various parameters as appended below played a major role in clinching the much-coveted award in India.

  • Process improvements implemented during the past years
  • Employee Engagement initiatives
  • Development programs
  • Results of the Global Associate Survey for the past three years
2022 CSR AwardCSR Award

9th National CSR Times Award

ESAB India won the 9th National CSR Times Award (Skill Development) under the aegis of CSR Times & Indian Achievers Forum.

The prestigious award was bestowed upon ESAB India for our efforts on 'Project Bandhan', a unique project that focus on the Skill development and Safe welding practices for the Un organised Welding community in Rural India as well as for our efforts for making the rural youth employable in the field of Welding through our Welding Institutes.

Covid warrior

Covid HR Warrior Award

The award was based on the various measures we have taken for the Safety, health and well -being of our Associates as well as of the Organization.

The Award was instituted by the Rotary International, RMD Hospitals and SHARP-HR Forum. There were 751 nominations, wherein each contestant has to submit a writeup on various parameters on how the Organization has managed the pandemic situation. A Jury comprising of Medical Professionals, Directors and CEOS of reputed Organizations and HR Professionals shortlisted 32 nominations (out of the 751) based on a stringent evaluation of the documents that were submitted and ESAB India featured in the Top of the list

Best CSR

Best Corporate Social Responsibility Practices' Award

The Award was based on our initiatives in the field of Education, Health & Safety practices.

We competed with 100+ Companies on a National level and after a grueling session of interviews by a panel of Jury based on the document we have shared with the Jury, we were selected for the Award. The Co-winners included Companies of the like Johnson & Johnson, EID- Parry, Godrej Properties & IBM India.

HR score

HR SCORE 2021 Award -Large Corporate Best HR Practices'

ESAB India has won the prestigious HR SCORE 2021 Award from Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) in association with Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Trichy.

The Award was based on five parameters:

  1. Strategic Alignment
  2. Customer Value Enhancement
  3. Organizational Capability Building
  4. Responsiveness to Internal Customers
  5. Environmental Sustainability
Happy companies to work for

Happy Companies to Work for

ESAB India has been awarded the Happy Companies to Work for by the World HRD Congress in association with World Federation of Human Resource Professionals (WFHRP) and Economic Times Now (ET Now)

ESAB India won this award by competing against 32 other companies through a rigorous selection process by a panel of Jury comprising eminent HR Professionals namely Mr Kristopher Newbauer-Head of Global People and Talent (HR) Rotary International, Ms Sharon Looney - CHRO CoreHR, Prof. Indira Parekh- Ex Dean IIM -A and Director Antardisha, Dr. Suresh Devanani-Author, Reseracher and Thought Leader.

Best rewards

Best Rewards & Recognition Policy of the Year Award

The Award was presented by Transformance under the Employee Engagement & Experience categiry for the Best Reward & Recognition policy for the year