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Kent RO Systems to enter US market, targets Rs 2,000 cr turnover in 3 yrs
Home-grown water purifier maker Kent RO System aims to enter the US market next fiscal and expand its appliances portfolio as it targets a Rs 2,000 crore turnover in the next three years, its Chairman & Managing Director Mahesh Gupta said. Besides, Kent RO Systems, which has invested Rs 500 crore on expansion in the last three years, has plans to invest Rs 300 crore more to set up a new fan manufacturing unit at Yamuna Expressway in Uttar Pradesh, he said. The company, earlier known for water purifiers, is diversifying its portfolio and enhancing its presence in the appliances segment, especially small kitchen appliances. Gupta expects new categories to contribute half of the revenue in coming years. Over its foray into the US market, Gupta said Kent RO System has entered into a brand licensing agreement with Black & Decker. As part of that, it will manufacture and ship its range of water purifiers under the brand name of the Maryland US-based manufacturer. "We will be going .
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