Bengaluru (India) – In a groundbreaking announcement at Aero India 2025, Bharat Forge Ltd and Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS revealed their strategic collaboration to establish an advanced aerospace manufacturing facility in Pune, India. This partnership marks a significant step toward bolstering India’s role in the global aerospace supply chain.
The upcoming state-of-the-art manufacturing plant will be equipped with a high-tech ring mill and advanced machining capabilities to produce precision landing gear components and process aerospace-grade raw materials. The facility is expected to commence operations in 2025, catering to the escalating demand for high-quality aerospace components worldwide.
This investment underscores Bharat Forge’s commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technologies and driving innovation in aerospace manufacturing. The facility will serve as a key supply hub for Liebherr and other global aerospace customers, further enhancing India’s position as a trusted manufacturing destination.
Industry Leaders Speak:
Guru Biswal, CEO – Aerospace, Bharat Forge Ltd, expressed his enthusiasm about the collaboration, stating, “This partnership with Liebherr reflects our shared vision for innovation and excellence. Our investment in this advanced facility, including the ring mill and specialized landing gear machining capabilities, underlines our dedication to delivering precision-engineered aerospace solutions that create long-term value.”
Alex Vlielander, Chief Customer Officer, Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS, echoed similar sentiments, “Partnering with Bharat Forge allows us to strengthen our supply chain while integrating advanced manufacturing technologies that align with the aerospace sector’s stringent standards. This initiative will fortify our ability to deliver world-class solutions to our global customers.”
Pioneering Aerospace Manufacturing:
The collaboration aims to address the increasing demand for high-performance aerospace components driven by the expanding commercial aviation and defense sectors. By combining Bharat Forge’s expertise in precision forging and machining with Liebherr’s engineering prowess, the joint facility is poised to set new benchmarks in quality and innovation.
As global aerospace supply chains evolve, this Indo-European alliance is expected to play a pivotal role in enhancing production efficiency, reducing lead times, and reinforcing India’s standing as a key player in the aerospace manufacturing ecosystem.
Looking Ahead:
With operations slated to begin in 2025, the Bharat Forge-Liebherr facility in Pune is positioned to meet the future demands of the aerospace industry while fostering technological advancements and creating employment opportunities within India’s thriving manufacturing sector.
