2005: Su-Kam Power Systems becomes the first Indian company in the inverter and UPS category to earn the European CE Mark from Det Norske Veritas — opening EU markets to Indian power backup for the first time.
The Economic Times reports a first: Su-Kam Power Systems becomes the first Indian company in the inverter and UPS category to receive the prestigious Conformité Européenne (CE) certification — issued by the Norwegian certification body Det Norske Veritas.
What CE actually unlocks
The CE Mark is the entry ticket to European Union markets for electrical and electronic goods. It signifies that a product meets EU safety, health and environmental requirements. Without it, an Indian inverter maker cannot sell into Europe. With it, the entire EU distribution ladder opens up in one step.
Why the Indian first matters
Before Su-Kam, the Indian power-backup industry was still perceived by European buyers as an unorganised craft. This certification put the first Indian brand into the same regulatory tier as European and Japanese incumbents — and set a benchmark that other Indian manufacturers eventually had to meet to compete on the global stage.
“Quality certification is not just a badge — it is a commitment to global standards that opens doors worldwide.”— Su-Kam CE Mark achievement • The Economic Times (2005)
Where it fits in Su-Kam’s export story
The 2005 CE certification is the piece that made everything else possible — the eventual 90+ country footprint, the design credibility Su-Kam carried into African and Middle Eastern markets, and the reputation Sachdev now brings into Su-vastika’s new export push in lithium storage.
Su-Kam gets CE Mark — The Economic Times →