BFL has emerged as a major supplier of automotive engine and suspension components in the domestic and world markets.

Bharat Forge Ltd is a flagship company of the Kalyani Group. Itwas established in 1961, when the Indian Automotive Industry was more or less of imported kits and ancillaries which were scarce and inadequate.

The 70s witnessed a spurt of new companies in the Indian forging industry. For Bharat Forge it was a period of consolidation and growth. With the largest integrated facilities in Asia, a status truly reflected in the global clientele, and an unbeatable track record, Bharat Forge emerged the undisputed leader - the first name in forgings in India.

In the 80s, the emphasis on diversification saw Bharat Forge growing from a primarily automotive ancillary to an engineering enterprise, while retaining a pioneer status in forging. It is one of the three largest and technologically most advanced commercial forge shops in the world. BFL is the first forging company in India to be approved for QS 9000 and ISO 9002 by UL, USA.

Technology has always been the key driving force for their international success. Earlier they sourced technology from SIFCO, USA and Tokyo Drop Forge, Japan for forging, and Jidosha Buhin Kogyo, Japan for machining.

The installation of highly automated forging lines have enabled the manufacture of precision forging and forgings of 15 to 250 kg, a capability unique in this part of the globe.  BFL manufactures over 2000 kinds of forgings, machined components and aggregates for the automotive and other engineering industries.

Exports are very crucial to the company, as they serve to neutralise the impact of downturns in the domestic market. BFL's experience in manufacturing for exports has helped the company to develop new products and manufacturing processes, providing competitive advantage in the domestic markets as well.

BFL has emerged as a major supplier of automotive engine and suspension components in the domestic and world markets. The company currently manufactures about 1,000,000 crankshafts and 350,000 front axles for trucks per annum. BFL now commands a 55 per cent market share in the USA for front axles for heavy trucks.

BFL has made major breakthroughs by securing orders from prestigious international OEMs like Daimler Chrysler and Motoren und Turbinen-Union (MTU) in Germany, and Volvo in Sweden. The company has made conscious efforts over the last few years to increase its customer base in Europe, Latin America and South-East Asia, in addition to the USA.

Objective of BFL is to provide customer satisfaction through excellence in product quality, response time and price competitiveness and strive to be a market leader.

Bharat Forge's mantra: "The Quality Assurance Process Guarantees Product Quality".

Address : Mundhwa, Pune - 411 036. Phone: 687 0451 / 687 1666. Fax: 687 0693
URL: www.bharatforge.com/p>

By Rahul Surkund