Incorporated on 8 Dec.'38, G G Dandekar Machine Works (GGD) was promoted by Kirloskar Oil Engines at Khadki, Pune. It manufactures rice mills, dal mills and paddy parboiling plants. The company entered into a collaboration with F H Schuh, Germany, to manufacture modern rice mills in India. During 1994-95, GGD issued 15,166 equity shares of Rs 100 at a premium of Rs 2427.61, as fully paid, to Kirloskar Oil Engines. _x000D_ _x000D_ The company exports its products to Africa, South America, Australia, Fiji, Thailand, Nepal, Srilanka and Bangladesh. _x000D_ _x000D_ During the year 1997-98, as part of the research & development the company has developed and maufactured paddy seperator machine with 48 compartments having higher capacity._x000D_