Bharat Forge Ltd. (BFL), a forging and precision engineering company, will establish a new advanced ring mill dedicated to aerospace applications. This follows the signing of a contract with Pratt & Whitney Canada for the supply of aerospace components. The facility, aimed at strengthening BFL’s aerospace manufacturing capabilities, is expected to be operational by 2026.
The ring mill will manufacture components for aero-engine applications using advanced manufacturing technologies and will adhere to international quality standards. It is intended to support both domestic and global aerospace programmes.
“We are deepening our relationship with Pratt & Whitney Canada through the establishment of this new ring mill. This marks a significant step in advancing India’s capabilities in manufacturing high-value aerospace components,” said Amit Kalyani, Vice-Chairman and Joint Managing Director of Bharat Forge Ltd.
Frederic Lefebvre, Vice President of Supply Chain at Pratt & Whitney Canada, said the partnership reflects a shared commitment to building a resilient global supply chain and advancing India’s aerospace ecosystem. Pratt & Whitney has operated in India for over 70 years and currently employs more than 800 people in the country.
Bharat Forge Limited is a Pune-based Indian multinational that manufactures components and provides engineering solutions for the automotive, power, oil and gas, construction, mining, rail, marine, defence, and aerospace sectors. The company operates in five countries and offers end-to-end services, from product design to testing and validation.
