About EPLS Europe GmbH

EPLS Europe GmbH combines engineering expertise, process knowledge and international experience to support industrial projects.

Its fields of activity include steelmaking, ironmaking, DRI, continuous casting and rolling, refineries and petrochemicals, water treatment, and air pollution control.

Our Vision

Engineering the Next Generation of Sustainable Steel & Industrial Infrastructure

To become a leading international EPC contractor and technology provider for sustainable steel, mining, water treatment and industrial infrastructure projects by combining German engineering excellence, innovative process technologies and global implementation capabilities.

Our Mission

To support industrial clients through integrated engineering solutions, project coordination and technical expertise, working with specialized partners to address project requirements from concept development through implementation and operational support.

Our Approach

EPLS focuses on delivering integrated solutions through:

Founder & Leadership

Norbert Karl Eisenmenger

EPLS Europe GmbH was founded by Norbert Karl Eisenmenger, bringing together an experienced team of engineers, executives and technical specialists.

His professional background includes extensive experience in business leadership, corporate management, financial structuring, risk assessment, business development and stakeholder relations.

His strategic leadership supports EPLS’s long-term development, project capabilities and international business activities.

Management & Technical Team

EPLS is supported by a multidisciplinary team with cumulative experience of more than 350 years in steelmaking, CDRI, HBI and HDRI.

Our Team

Mr. K. Afzalzadeh

Managing Director

Mr.K .V. Samuel

Technical Director

One of the respected professionals in the DRI industry, Mr. Samuel leads the DRI team across EPLS’s business activities.

Mr. T. Selvaraju

Project Manager

Mr. Selvaraju manages DRI projects and brings extensive experience in implementing projects across the Middle East.

Mr. Ravi Ganesan

Process Manager

Mr. Ganesan has worked on various projects and plants, with extensive experience in process and plant design, as well as commissioning.

Helmut Schneider

Technical Director & Team Leader


Mr. Sohankumar Miyawala

General Manager – Engineering & Projects

Mr. Miyawala is responsible for the activities of the Dubai office and leads its team in executing EPC projects. He brings extensive international experience across various aspects of DRI projects and plants.

P.R. Dodia

Ex. Operation Head, Essar

Shajee Varghese

Ex. Mechanical Head, Essar