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Bharat Forge Ltd is one of the most innovative and exciting companies to emerge in the history of the forging industry.
The Indian Automotive Industry in the 50’s was more like the story of imported kits. Ancillaries were nominal and infrastructure was scarce and inadequate. It was then, that Bharat Forge came into existence in 1961 to meet the forging needs of the Indian Automotive Industry.

The 70’s witnessed a spurt in the Indian forging industry with more and more units coming up. For Bharat Forge, it was a period of consolidation and growth. With the largest integrated facilities in Asia and an unbeatable track record, Bharat Forge emerged as the undisputed leader - the first name in the forgings industry in India.

With an emphasis on diversification, the 80’s saw Bharat Forge grow from a primarily automotive ancillary to an engineering enterprise focusing on technological supremacy, resilience and total customer-orientation.

Today, the art of forging metal is a tradition at Bharat Forge, and all of our products are built with the expertise necessary to accommodate various industries. Each customer specification is carefully transformed into a cost-efficient reality. Every part we create is a representation of our overall dedication to craftsmanship.

An outstanding reputation for customer service coupled with the Management commitment to quality has made Bharat Forge the preferred domestic and global supplier for major OEM’s. Under the intense and caring supervision of the Chairman & Managing Director, Mr. Babasaheb N. Kalyani, the company continues to expand and its markets continue to grow, while the goal remains the same : to deliver competitive, quality products and services - time after time.

1961	Incorporation
1962	Technical agreement with SIFCO, USA for hammer forging technology
1966	Start of hammer shop commercial production
1972	Execution of maiden export order to Greece
1984	Technical agreement with Tokyo Drop Forge, Japan for technology up-gradation and quality improvement for hammer forgings
1985	Entry in the erstwhile USSR market by winning a large contract for under carriage components
1986	Technical agreement with Jidosha Buhin Kogyo, Japan for machining of front axle beams
1990-91	Major breakthrough in the developed markets of Japan, USA and UK for the critical suspension and engine components like front axle beams and machined crankshafts
1991	Implementation of a large US $ 50 million forging facility up-gradation programme by commissioning of 16000 MT’s and 6000 MT’s Weingarten (Germany) make of screw press lines
1993	ISO 9002 accreditation
1996	Technical agreement with Metalart Corporation, Japan for small forgings and commissioning of 4000 MT’s and 2500 MT’s mechanical press lines for small forgings
1997-98	Establishment of new machining facilities for crankshafts, front axle beams and heavy steering knuckles
1999	QS 9000 accreditation
2000	Implementation of a US $ 30 million forging facility expansion programme by commissioning of second 16000 MT’s Weingarten (Germany) make screw and 2500 MT’s mechanical press lines
2004	Acquired Carl Dan Peddinghaus GmbH & Co. KG (CDP), one of the largest German Forging Companies with plants in Ennepetal and Daun. Acquired CDP Aluminiumtechnik now known as Bharat Forge Aluminiumtechnik. Provided an entry into the hi-end & fast growing aluminium component business
2005	Acquired Federal Forge now known as Bharat Forge America Inc. Provided BFL with a manufacturing presence in USA – one of its largest markets. Acquired Imatra Kilsta, AB, Sweden along with its wholly owned subsidiary Scottish Stampings, Scotland (together called as Imatra Forging Group). Signed a JV with FAW Corporation, – the largest automotive group in China. JV named FAW Bharat Forge.

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