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Founder & Company Profile
Founder Profile – Mr. Zaid A. Salema
Mr Zaid A. Salema is a B. Tech graduate, an accomplished Application Engineer, and the Founder & Technical Director of Gipfel Engineering.Born into a reputed business family traditionally engaged in the restaurant industry, Mr Salema chose a technically driven career path and entered the field of engineering and industrial sealing solutions in 2006. With a strong inclination toward application engineering and problem-solving, he has built a career focused on delivering reliable and efficient solutions for critical industrial equipment.
With 19 years of hands-on industry experience, Mr Salema possesses in-depth expertise in:
- Application Engineering
- Research & Development (R&D)
- Mechanical Seal Design & Development
- Troubleshooting of critical rotating equipment
- New Product Development (NPD) & Product Engineering
- Custom-engineered sealing solutions for complex industrial applications
His strong technical foundation, combined with entrepreneurial vision, has enabled him to transform a modest trading initiative into a well-established manufacturing and engineering solutions company, serving leading process industries.
Engineering Solutions & Services
- Mechanical seal application analysis & troubleshooting
- Customized sealing solutions for critical and severe services
- Impeller balancing and vibration-related problem resolution
- Seal and pump installation services
- Shaft & pump alignment services
- Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMC)
- Annual Rate Contracts (ARC)
Gipfel Engineering functions as a complete sealing and rotating equipment solutions provider, supporting customers throughout the entire equipment lifecycle.
Certifications & Registrations
Standards Compliance
Our mechanical seals conform to internationally recognized standards:
ISO 3069
DIN EN 12759
ISO 21049
API 682 (Compliance)
Organisation Structure & Technical Strength
Gipfel Engineering is supported by a dedicated team of experienced engineers, designers, and service professionals with strong application knowledge in sealing technology and rotating equipment.
Key strengths include:
- In-house engineering and design capabilities for customised solutions
- Controlled manufacturing processes with strict quality discipline
- Quality assurance from raw material inspection to final validation, including static and dynamic testing on in-house test rigs
- Strong emphasis on quick service response, technical support, and after-sales reliability
Prompt and effective customer support remains a core value of the organisation.
Company Overview – Gipfel Engineering
Gipfel Engineering was established in October 2012 as a partnership firm by:
- Mr. Zaid A. Salema – Founder & Technical Director
- Mr Aqueel A. Salema – Co-Founder & Director
- Mr Junaid A. Salema – Co-Founder & Managing Director
The company began as a trading operation and steadily evolved into a manufacturing-driven engineering organisation, guided by a clear focus on quality, customisation, and customer satisfaction.
Engineering Expertise Across Industries & Applications
Business Activities
Gipfel Engineering is engaged in the designing, manufacturing, exporting, and supply of:
- Mechanical Seals (Component, Engineered, Slurry, Split, API & Gas Seals)
- High-Pressure Seals for Boiler Feed Pumps
- Seal Support Systems (Thermosyphon)
- Carbon Seal Rings & Segmented Rings
- Bearing Isolators
- Rotary Joints, Swivel Joints, Loading & Unloading Arms
- Expansion Joints, Compression Packings & Spiral Wound Gaskets
- Centrifugal Process Pumps (Horizontal & Vertical – Metallic & Non-Metallic)
- Pump Spares & Blower Impellers
The company also undertakes the refurbishment of mechanical seals of all makes.
Engineering Solutions & Services
Engineering Solutions & Services
- Mechanical seal application analysis & troubleshooting
- Customized sealing solutions for critical and severe services
- Impeller balancing and vibration-related problem resolution
- Seal and pump installation services
- Shaft & pump alignment services
- Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMC)
- Annual Rate Contracts (ARC)
Gipfel Engineering functions as a complete sealing and rotating equipment solutions provider, supporting customers throughout the entire equipment lifecycle.
Industries Served
We serve a wide range of process industries, including:
- Oil & Gas, Refineries & Petrochemicals
- Thermal Power & Co-Generation Plants
- Chemical & Fertilizer Industries
- Sugar, Distillery & Ethanol Plants
- Pharmaceutical & Food Processing Industries
- Cement, Steel & Mining
- Pulp & Paper, Textile & Marine Industries
Applications Expertise
Gipfel Engineering designs and supplies sealing systems for a broad spectrum of rotating and process equipment, including:
- Process Pumps & Compressors
- Mixers, Agitators & Reactors
- Blowers, Turbines & Dryers
- Screw Conveyors, Blenders & Grinders
- Special sealing arrangements for RAL (Rotary Airlock Valves)
- Customized solutions for challenging and high-duty applications
The company has successfully executed critical applications, including API 682 seals for gasoline service and specialized sealing solutions for demanding international projects.
Growth Journey & Milestones
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