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We place strong emphasis on research and engineering and endeavour to continuously expand our portfolio of value-added products. As part of this focus, we have been in the process of centralising our R&D activities across all manufacturing locations through the commissioning of the Lalbaba Metals Innovation Centre, a dedicated 42,599 sq. ft. facility in Howrah, West Bengal.

Staffed by a team of 32 full-time engineers, metallurgists and application specialists, the Centre is equipped for mechanical testing, metallurgical analysis, heat treatment simulation and process modelling. It serves as the innovation hub for our PRIMESeries™, Uniflow™, and multiple end-use-specific system prototypes designed to drive innovation, enhance product performance and support our long-term growth.

METAL INNOVATION CENTRE – Focus Areas

Centralised Knowledge Management

Building a unified repository of technical expertise and best practices.

New Product Development

Conducting applied and exploratory research to develop new products and advance technologies.

Advanced Product Testing

Using advanced testing methodologies to ensure product reliability and performance.

Centralised Design Team

Housing process design and workflow planning under one integrated facility.

Tool Optimisation

Improving tooling efficiency to enhance manufacturing precision and reduce product manufacturing cycle time.

Process Simulation

To simulate and refine processes prior to implementation.

The Lalbaba Metal Innovation Centre enables close collaboration with OEMs to develop new materials, simulate real-world performance conditions and accelerate commercialization cycles. It also supports collaborations and process expansions, including the Pandava SeriesTM deployment planning, development of new forging geometries, and metallurgical innovation for critical tubular components.