The facility integrates advanced machining centres dedicated to the production of high-precision landing gear components. With this development, Bharat Forge becomes one of the first companies in India to operate OEM-approved landing gear component machining capabilities at scale.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by senior leaders from Liebherr-Aerospace, including Martin Wandel, Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer at Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS; Philipp Walter, Managing Director at Liebherr-Aerospace Lindenberg GmbH; Bernd Schacherl, Director Procurement at Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS; and Sanjay Prasad and Sunil Kalra, Managing Directors at Liebherr India Private Limited. Representing Bharat Forge were Amit Kalyani, Vice Chairman and Joint Managing Director, and Guru Biswal, CEO of the Bharat Forge Aerospace Division.
Speaking at the inauguration, Amit Kalyani said the facility represents a significant milestone in the company’s aerospace journey. “This state-of-the-art facility, planned in partnership with Liebherr-Aerospace, is a very significant milestone in Bharat Forge’s journey in the aerospace sector and a testament to our ability to add value to customer relationships. We thank Liebherr-Aerospace for the faith reposed in the BFL Aerospace division to deliver critical components and products for its global requirements,” he said.
He further noted that the partnership reflects Bharat Forge’s commitment to scaling up its aerospace operations and enhancing value addition through strategic collaborations, thereby strengthening the long-term growth of the Indian manufacturing sector.
Martin Wandel, Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer at Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS, highlighted the importance of the collaboration. “We are proud and pleased to embark on this partnership with Bharat Forge, a strong and highly technological industry leader. Together we are building a state-of-the-art facility tailored precisely to the requirements of the global aerospace industry,” he said, adding that the collaboration represents a major step toward advancing innovation and excellence for global aerospace customers.
With the addition of this facility, Bharat Forge has further strengthened its aerospace manufacturing portfolio, which already includes aero-engine components, airframe structures, and landing gear sub-systems for civil and military aviation. The company currently manufactures turbine and compressor components, forged rings, shafts, and discs, along with structural and landing gear elements.
The Pune-based company is also in the process of establishing an advanced aerospace ring mill in India to produce high-value forged rings for aero-engine programs. The collaboration between Bharat Forge and Liebherr-Aerospace is expected to further reinforce the position of Bharat Forge Aerospace in the global supply chain while underscoring India’s growing capabilities in high-precision aerospace manufacturing.
