Bharat Forge Ltd has inaugurated a state-of-the-art landing gear components machining facility at Mundhwa, Pune, marking a significant advancement in India’s aerospace manufacturing capabilities. The facility has been developed in collaboration with Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS and is among the first in the country to offer OEM-approved machining capabilities for landing gear components at scale.
The newly commissioned facility integrates advanced machining centres designed for high-precision manufacturing of critical landing gear components. This development underscores Bharat Forge’s strategic push into high-value aerospace manufacturing while reinforcing India’s position within global aerospace supply chains.
The inauguration ceremony witnessed the presence of senior leadership from both organisations, 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, Sanjay Prasad, Managing Director at Liebherr India Pvt Ltd, and Sunil Kalra, Managing Director at Liebherr India Pvt Ltd. Representing Bharat Forge were Amit Kalyani, Vice Chairman and Joint Managing Director, and Guru Biswal, CEO of the Aerospace Division.
Speaking at the inauguration, Amit Kalyani, Vice Chairman & Joint Managing Director, Bharat Forge stated,
“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 the customer relationships. We thank Liebherr-Aerospace for the faith reposed in BFL Aerospace division to deliver critical components and products for its global requirements. Today marks more than just an opening; it’s a commitment to scaling up our reach and enhancing value addition across our operations. Through strategic partnership, we are building a foundation for Indian manufacturing industry to remain sustainable driving long-term growth.”
Bharat Forge has, over the years, built a comprehensive aerospace manufacturing portfolio encompassing aero-engine components, airframe structures and landing gear sub-systems for both civil and defence aviation. Its product range includes turbine and compressor components, forged rings, shafts and discs, along with structural and landing gear elements. The company is also in the process of establishing an advanced aerospace ring-mill facility in India aimed at producing high-value forged rings for aero-engine programmes.
Martin Wandel, Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS added,
“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. We deeply value this collaboration that marks a significant milestone in advancing innovation and excellence for our customers worldwide.”
The commissioning of this facility further strengthens Bharat Forge’s role in the global aerospace ecosystem and reflects the growing capabilities of India’s manufacturing sector in delivering precision-engineered solutions for critical aviation applications.