Bharat Forge & Liebherr Partner for Aerospace Manufacturing

Bengaluru, Feb 13 (PTI) Bharat Forge and Liebherr on Thursday announced a collaboration during the Aero India to establish a manufacturing facility to address the global aerospace industry's demand.

As part of the strategic partnership, Bharat Forge will set up a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at its headquarter in Pune in India that is planned to be operational in 2025.

The new facility will feature a ring mill that incorporates advanced forging and machining technologies to produce high-precision components including Landing Gear Components, the companies said in a release.

The investment led by Bharat Forge Limited underscores the commitment of the company to deliver world-class solutions for Liebherr and its global customer base, it said.

"This collaboration with Liebherr is a testament to our shared commitment to innovation and excellence in aerospace manufacturing. Our investments in the ring mill and landing gear machining capabilities highlight our focus on delivering precision-engineered components and creating long-term value for the aerospace industry," Guru Biswal, Aerospace CEO of Bharat Forge Ltd said.

Alex Vlielander, Chief Customer Officer of Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS stated "We are excited to partner with Bharat Forge in establishing this advanced facility. The integration of these cutting-edge technologies will enable us to meet the exacting standards of the aerospace sector while strengthening our supply chain capabilities.