Godrej Enterprises Group Signs MoU with Italy's Bisiach & Carru

19 Feb 2025 CW Team

This strategic alliance comes at a pivotal moment in India's manufacturing evolution, perfectly aligned with the nation's push for self-reliance in critical sectors. The partnership will serve the rapidly expanding needs of Indian Railways, metro projects, and the aerospace industry – sectors that form the backbone of India's infrastructure and technological advancement. The partnership will manufacture sophisticated equipment including advanced robotic spot-welding systems that enhance production efficiency and quality; high-precision jigs and fixtures that ensure exceptional accuracy in coach manufacturing; specialised automation solutions tailored for India's unique manufacturing requirements; and cutting-edge assembly machinery that meets international quality standards.

Pankaj Abhyankar, Executive Vice President and Business Head – Tooling business of Godrej Enterprises Group, said, “Our partnership with Bisiach & Carru strengthens India’s manufacturing ecosystem by introducing advanced automation and precision engineering in railway and aerospace equipment. By combining our expertise with B&C’s global capabilities, we are bringing world-class solutions tailored to India's evolving infrastructure needs. This collaboration aligns with the ‘Make in India’ vision, with a clear roadmap to increase local manufacturing content. Through this, we aim to enhance cost competitiveness, efficiency, quality, and technological innovation in critical industries.

Tooling business of Godrej & Boyce, part of the Godrej Enterprises Group (GEG), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Italian automation specialist Bisiach & Carru (B&C) to manufacture advanced railway and aerospace equipment in India. This strategic partnership marks a significant step forward in India's manufacturing capabilities and supports the government's Make in India initiative. The collaboration will initially target a higher local manufacturing content with plans to increase this as capabilities develop.This strategic alliance comes at a pivotal moment in India's manufacturing evolution, perfectly aligned with the nation's push for self-reliance in critical sectors. The partnership will serve the rapidly expanding needs of Indian Railways, metro projects, and the aerospace industry – sectors that form the backbone of India's infrastructure and technological advancement. The partnership will manufacture sophisticated equipment including advanced robotic spot-welding systems that enhance production efficiency and quality; high-precision jigs and fixtures that ensure exceptional accuracy in coach manufacturing; specialised automation solutions tailored for India's unique manufacturing requirements; and cutting-edge assembly machinery that meets international quality standards.Pankaj Abhyankar, Executive Vice President and Business Head – Tooling business of Godrej Enterprises Group, said, “Our partnership with Bisiach & Carru strengthens India’s manufacturing ecosystem by introducing advanced automation and precision engineering in railway and aerospace equipment. By combining our expertise with B&C’s global capabilities, we are bringing world-class solutions tailored to India's evolving infrastructure needs. This collaboration aligns with the ‘Make in India’ vision, with a clear roadmap to increase local manufacturing content. Through this, we aim to enhance cost competitiveness, efficiency, quality, and technological innovation in critical industries.

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