Founded in 1961 in collaboration with Fritz Werner Werkzeugmaschinen GmbH of West Germany, Bharat Fritz Werner Ltd. (BFW) is India's largest machine tool manufacturer and the flagship company of the Kothari Group. Headquartered in Bengaluru, BFW produces advanced CNC machining centres, turning centres, five-axis machines, turn mill machines, and custom-engineered solutions for industries such as automotive, aerospace, defence, and energy. With more than 68,000 installations across 32 countries, BFW combines cutting-edge technologies such as IoT, robotics, data analytics, and additive manufacturing through its m2nxt Solutions subsidiary. Its 40,000 sqm Hosur facility, launched in 2024, has a capacity of 10,000 CNC units a year. BFW's Dr. Kalam Center for Innovation drives R&D, earning the company a place among India's top 25 innovative companies at the 2024 CII Industrial Innovation Awards. BFW serves global brands such as Toyota and Bosch, emphasising precision, sustainability, and Industry 4.0 solutions.