JCE and TUFF Announce Strategic Partnership
JCE and TUFF Announce Strategic Partnership to Expand Hazardous Area Engineering Support Across India and South Asia

JCE has entered a new strategic partnership with TUFF Offshore Energy & Engineering (India) Pvt. Ltd., marking an important step in the company’s international growth. The alliance brings together JCE's hazardous area products, systems and engineering expertise with TUFF's regional presence, expanding access across India and South Asia, a region with significant activity across oil and gas, energy, petrochemical and wider industrial markets.
Bringing JCE Expertise Closer to Customers
Customers across the region will gain greater access to JCE's portfolio of Ex certified components, electrical control systems, distribution boards, junction boxes, motor control systems and solar/wind installations, backed by TUFF's local market knowledge and engineering capabilities. TUFF will undertake defined mechanical system integration activities for JCE products within the region, while certified Ex assembly remains controlled by JCE.
The partnership also allows JCE to support TUFF with technical expertise, engineering projects, customised facilities, product training and regional enquiries.
A Strategic Partnership for India and South Asia
TUFF brings established experience in the energy and engineering sectors, giving JCE a strong platform to grow its presence across India and South Asia.
Together, the companies combine JCE's specialist knowledge of explosion protection and Ex certified electrical systems with TUFF's regional expertise and customer relationships, supporting customers from initial equipment selection through to delivery and integration.
Martin Craig, Managing Director of JCE, said:
“Forming a strategic alliance with TUFF is an exciting milestone for JCE. We see significant opportunities across the region and look forward to working together to develop long-term customer relationships and deliver high quality Ex equipment and engineered solutions.”
Ramesh Paulraj, Managing Director of TUFF Offshore Energy & Engineering (India) Pvt. Ltd., said:
“We are delighted to be entering into this partnership with JCE. It brings together complementary engineering expertise and gives us an excellent opportunity to expand access to JCE's solutions across the region.”
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About JCE
JCE is a world leading manufacturer of Ex certified and Safe Area electrical control systems, trusted by the global energy and infrastructure sectors to deliver mission critical solutions. The company provides full service lifecycle support from concept and design through installation, certification, and ongoing maintenance. JCE supports the transition to low carbon operations while ensuring compliance, flexibility, and peace of mind in every project.
For more information, visit www.jcegroup.com
About TUFF
TUFF Offshore Energy & Engineering (India) Pvt. Ltd. is an engineering company supporting the energy and industrial sectors across India and the wider region. With expertise spanning engineering, project delivery and EPCIC services, TUFF works with customers across oil and gas, offshore, marine, infrastructure and renewable energy markets.
As JCE's Regional Representative Partner for India and South Asia, TUFF supports the promotion and sale of JCE's Ex certified products and engineered solutions, providing local market knowledge, customer engagement and technical support across the region.
For more information, visit www.tuffgroup.com


