Powering Progress: Forbes Marshall at O&M Conference (PP2025)

Forbes Marshall participated in Powering Progress – O&M Conference (PP2025), a dynamic gathering of power sector professionals focused on optimising operations and embracing digitisation. Organised by Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) and held at Biswa Bangla Convention Centre, Kolkata, the conference brought together industry leaders, technical experts, and innovators shaping the future of power generation and maintenance in India.

Set against the backdrop of East India’s growing push for digital transformation and environmental compliance, the event provided the perfect stage for Forbes Marshall to showcase its end-to-end capabilities in predictive maintenance, emission monitoring, and real-time asset health solutions.

Showcasing Smarter Systems for Modern Power Plants

At our booth, we presented a strong lineup of solutions aimed at enhancing plant reliability, efficiency, and compliance:
Steam and Water Analysis System (SWAS) – for precise, online monitoring of critical parameters.

  • CODEL Emission Monitoring Systems – covering SOx, NOx, and particulate matter.
  • Shinkawa Vibration Monitoring System (VMS) – a robust wired solution for critical rotating equipment.
  • MachPulse – our wireless vibration and temperature monitoring system designed for non-critical assets.

Live demos of the MachPulse dashboard and physical displays of CODEL sensor units invited hands-on engagement. Our team also conducted focused discussions with DVC on SWAS panel upgrades and digital integration strategies, reinforcing our role as a trusted technology partner.

High-Value Engagement and Insightful Interactions
The conference saw participation from over 75 technical delegates, including representatives from DVC, NTPC, and WBPDCL. Forbes Marshall’s booth became a hub of curiosity and collaboration, with visitors raising practical queries on:
SWAS integration with SWAN analyzers,

  • Wireless sensor performance, battery life, and data frequency,
  • CODEL probe lifecycle, calibration needs, and retrofitting,
  • Comparative reliability of Shinkawa VMS over existing OEM systems.

Notably, teams from DVC Mejia and Raghunathpur expressed interest in MachPulse demos, and technical leadership from various plants initiated discussions for on-site visits and solution retrofits.

Reinforcing Our Commitment to the Power Sector

Forbes Marshall’s participation in PP2025 wasn’t just about product display—it was a reaffirmation of our long-standing partnership with DVC and our commitment to advancing digital transformation in India’s power sector. With thermal power plants in the region actively investing in reliability and compliance upgrades, our integrated instrumentation, analytics, and diagnostic solutions are more relevant than ever.