Bharat Fritz Werner Ltd. (BFW), India's leading solution provider in the area of machine tools, inaugurated a smart manufacturing facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. The positive long-term economic indicators and our strategy have led us to initiate the creation of this new facility. The first phase is spread across 35,000 sqft. that includes significant numbers of modern mother machines to enable integration of existing foundry facility with machining capability. The second phase will expand to 60,000 sqft.

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Ravi Raghavan, MD & CEO of BFW said, "This wonderful machine shop will be converted into a smart manufacturing set up when fully operational in next few months. This plant will be a true example of what modern manufacturing should be."

Both the facilities will double the machine building capacity of BFW and will help meet the growing industry demands and remain a strong manufacturing presence for years to come. Its aim is to not only increase profits and remain a global competitor, but also retain and nurture skilled workers. This commitment to employees and community ensures a healthy economy throughout the state line area.

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