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Pradeep Kulshrestha

Pradeep Kulshrestha

Born 19 November 1963
Nationality Indian
Alma mater
Occupation Textile Technologist, Operations Head, Academician, Research Consultant
Years active 1984–present
Known for Technical Textiles, Carbon Fiber Composites, Weaving Machinery, Operations Management
Title
  • Plant Head (United Fiber Composites)
  • Former Head of Incubation Centre (ATIRA)
Spouse Married

Pradeep Kulshrestha (born 19 November 1963) is an Indian textile technologist, operations management expert, researcher, and author with over four decades of experience in textile manufacturing operations, project implementation, and technical education across India and internationally. He is recognized for his extensive work in technical textiles, carbon fiber composites, narrow-width weaving, and machinery efficiency.

Throughout his career, he has held senior administrative and technical roles at prominent organizations including the Ahmedabad Textile Industry's Research Association (ATIRA), Reliance Industries, Raymond Woollen Mills, Nandan Denim, and United Fiber Composites.

Early Life and Education

Kulshrestha pursued his technical education in textiles during the early 1980s. He earned his Bachelor of Technology in Textile Technology (B.Text) in 1984 from the Technological Institute of Textiles (TIT&S), Bhiwani. To complement his technical acumen with management expertise, he later completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (PGDBA) specializing in Operations Management from Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune, in 2012.

Career and Industry Roles

Kulshrestha's professional career spans over 40 years across India and overseas (including Uganda, Nigeria, and Rwanda), holding top-level management positions in manufacturing, R&D, and academia.

Early Career & Industrial Scale-up (1984–2001)

  • Reliance Industries Limited, Ahmedabad (1984–1990): Began as Senior Supervisor in Weaving Maintenance, overseeing the erection and maintenance of Tsudakoma Water Jet, Air Jet, and Sulzer Looms.
  • Raymond Woollen Mills Ltd, Thane (1990–1996): Served as Assistant Manager – Production, focusing on high-quality woollen and blended fabric manufacturing.
  • Modern Denim Ltd, Ahmedabad (1997–2001 & 2005–2006): Worked as Senior Manager overseeing warping, sizing, looms, and new product development.

Overseas Operations & Leadership (2001–2012)

  • Southern Range Nyanza Ltd (Jinja, Uganda): Senior Manager handling Sulzer and Toyota Air Jet looms, tracking end-to-end processing from yarn to finished folding.
  • African Textile Manufacturers Ltd (Kano, Nigeria) & Chellco Industries Ltd (Kaduna, Nigeria): Served as Weaving Manager overseeing African prints, blankets, and shawls production.
  • Blue Blends (India) Ltd (2009–2011): Senior Manager for Tsudakoma Air Jet looms, boilers, compressors, and yarn spinning utilities.

Research, Incubation, and Technical Leadership (2012–Present)

  • ATIRA (Ahmedabad Textile Industry’s Research Association) (2013–2016): As Principal Scientific Officer and Head of the Incubation Centre for Technical Textiles, Kulshrestha played a key role in setting up advanced machinery (Karl Mayer sectional warping, Dornier industrial looms, Jakob Muller needle looms, LACOM coating units, SAHM winders, and radial braiding systems). He spearheaded prototype developments, R&D projects, and industry consultancy.
  • NIFT Gandhinagar (2016–2018): Visiting Faculty teaching post-graduate students about textile projects and composite applications.
  • United Fiber Composites Pvt. Ltd. (2018–Present): Serving as Plant Head, administering the production of glass-woven roving and high-strength export-quality fiber belts on specialized Dornier Rapier and Jakob Muller looms.

Technical Training and Professional Seminars

Kulshrestha has actively participated in and conducted high-level specialized technical training programs across the globe:

  1. J.K. Management Training Centre, Mumbai (1992/1993): Finance Basics & Counselling Skills.
  2. Sulzer India Limited, Pune (1993): One-month training on Sulzer Looms Maintenance.
  3. Staubli Electronic Dobby, Singapore (2000): CAD training on 2665 Model.
  4. Southern Range Nyanza Ltd, Uganda (2002–2003): 3-month SAP-ERP certification.
  5. UTEXRWA Limited, Rwanda (2004): Technical training in Organic Cotton-based Textile Products.
  6. Quality Growth Services, New Delhi (1998): Internal Quality Auditor's Training.
  7. Dornier Machinery Limited, Mumbai (2013): Dornier Rapier Weaving Machine Dialog Panel I & II.
  8. ITMA-ASIA, Shanghai, China (2014): International Textile Machinery Exhibition delegate.
  9. NITRA Delhi (55th Joint Textile Conference, 2014): Presentation on Technical Textiles.
  10. DKTE, Ichalkaranji (2014): Seminar on Technical Yarns Manufacturing and Applications.
  11. Ethiopian Textile Industry Development Institute (ETIDI), Ethiopia (2015): Educational consultancy visit.
  12. SITRA Coimbatore (56th Joint Textile Conference, 2015): Presentation on Narrow Width Fabrics & High Strength Belts.
  13. IIT Kanpur (2016): Conference presentation on Coated Inflatable Fabrics.
  14. The Institution of Engineers, Ahmedabad (2017): Seminar on Smart and Technical Textiles.
  15. Textile Association (India) 80th Anniversary (2019): Presentation on Weaving Latest Technology.
  16. ISRO & ATIRA Joint Seminar (2019): Presentation on Braiding Latest Technology.
  17. Indian Space Industry Exhibitor (ISIE) (2020): Webinar on Braiding Techniques in Composites.
  18. Wool Research Association (WRA), Thane (2022): Webinar on Technical Textiles for Sportech.
  19. National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL), Bangalore (2022): Lecture on Braiding Technique in Aerospace Composites.
  20. IIMT Studies (2023): Lecture on Techniques for Operations Efficiency.
  21. IIT Gandhinagar & CECA (2023): Lecture on Developments in Composites.
  22. INCCOM 18 (CSIR-NAL Bengaluru, 2024): Presentation on Textiles in Aerospace Industry.
  23. NIFT Gandhinagar (2024): Expert session on Applications of Functional Textiles.
  24. CINCE - Ahmedabad University (2024): Presentation on Technical Textiles in Sports & Recreation.
  25. CINCE - Ahmedabad University (2025): Presentation on Aerospace Textiles.
  26. L.D. College of Engineering, Ahmedabad (Oct 2025): Advance Composite Material for Space & Defense.
  27. L.D. College of Engineering, Ahmedabad (Dec 2025): Lecture on Weaving, Knitting, Braiding, Pultrusion & Coating Technologies.
  28. IIMT Studies, Ahmedabad (Jan 2026): Special session on People Management and Motivation.
  29. Ira Edu Skills (May–June 2026): Workshop on AI / ChatGPT Applications in Advanced MS Excel.

Publications

Pradeep Kulshrestha has authored numerous technical papers and research articles published in prominent international journals and industry platforms:

Research Articles

1. Importance of Machinery Maintenance (Fibre2Fashion)

2. Basics of Weaving Technology & Modern Looms (Fibre2Fashion)

3. Carbon Weaving – An Advance Technology (Fibre2Fashion)

4. Revival and Survival of Indian Denim Industry (Global Industry Outlook)

5. An Attempt to Develop Belts Using Carbon Fibers – An Experimental Research (IJSTE, Vol. 1, Issue 11, May 2015)

6. Weaving Defects and Trouble Shooting for Fabric Woven on Air Jet Looms (Fibre2Fashion)

7. Export Potential for Indian Denim Industry (IJITEE)

8. Weaving Technology for Narrow Width Fabrics and High Strength Belts (Fibre2Fashion)

9. Development of High Strength Core & Sheath Ropes using Weaving Technology (Fibre2Fashion)

10. Material for the Future – Technical Textiles (TechnicalTextile.net)

11. Development of Composites Material using Braiding Technology (TechnicalTextile.net)

12. Innovative Yarns for Special and Technical Textiles (Fibre2Fashion)

13. Nanoweb Technology and Its Importance for Mankind (Fibre2Fashion)

14. Importance of Communication in an Organization (Fibre2Fashion)

15. Maintenance Leads to Better Output (Fibre2Fashion)

16. Characteristics and Use of Man-made Fibers (Fibre2Fashion)

17. Cost Effective Weaving by Direct Creel (Fibre2Fashion)

18. Carbon Fiber Reinforce Plastic – The End of Metal Age (IJSTE, Vol. 6, Issue 7, Jan 2020)

19. Modern Method of Weft Insertion - World Class Weaving (IJSTE, Vol. 7, Issue 6)

20. Application of Composite Material by Pultrusion – Latest Technology (TechnicalTextile.net)

21. Development of Pollution and Mosquito Repellent Protective Curtains Serving Aesthetic Purpose (IJSER, May 2022)

22. Textile Reinforced Concrete Composite Material & Pultrusion Products for Modular Houses (Textile Value Chain, Nov 2022)

23. Carbon Fiber - Latest Developments by Weaving and Braiding Technique (JETIR, Vol. 10, Issue 7, July 2023)

24. Textile Application in Aerospace Sector (TechnicalTextile.net) 25. Techniques for Operations Efficiency (JETIR, May 2024)

26. Optimizing Material Handling and Packaging for World-Class Manufacturing and Effective Branding (Fibre2Fashion)

27. Leno Net Fabrics for Technical Textiles and Composites Applications (Fibre2Fashion)

Books

  • Amazing Opportunities in Technical Textiles (Published via BFC Publications / Amazon)
  • Carbon Fiber Manufacturing in India: Challenges and Opportunities (In Progress)

E-Lectures & Video Presentations

Kulshrestha has delivered online masterclasses on modern weaving, plant maintenance, and technical textile entrepreneurship. Key recorded topics include:

  • Technical Textiles - Scope for Professionals and Entrepreneurs
  • Modern Method of Weft Insertion
  • Importance of Machinery Maintenance
  • Machine Shop Operations for Foreman and Mechanics
  • Business Communication & Tips for Success in Interviews
  • "The Amazing Opportunities in Technical Textiles" (Ahmedabad Management Association - AMA Webinar)
  • "Techniques for Operations Efficiency" (IIMT Studies Webinar)

International Exposure

In the course of his administrative, technical consultancy, and operational roles, Kulshrestha has visited several countries including Singapore, Sharjah, Uganda, Rwanda, Nigeria, Qatar (Doha), Egypt, China, the United States, Ethiopia, and Nepal.

Professional Memberships

  • Life Member, The Textile Association (India) – Ahmedabad Chapter
  • Member, Indian Society for Advancement of Material and Process Engineering (ISAMPE) – CSIR-NAL, Bangalore Chapter
  • Life Member, TIT Old Boys’ Association (India), Ahmedabad
  • Alumni Member, Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM), Pune
  • Member, Composites Excellence Center for Asia (CECA), Vadodara
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