Bharat Fritz Werner Ltd (BFW)

Bharat Fritz Werner Ltd. (BFW), set up in 1961 in collaboration with Fritz Werner Werkzeugmaschinen GmbH of West Germany, is India’s largest machine tool manufacturer and a flagship company of the Kothari Group. Headquartered in Bengaluru, BFW produces advanced CNC machining centers, turning centers, five-axis machines, turn mill machines, and custom-engineered offerings for industries like automotive, aerospace, defense, and energy. With over 68,000 installations across 32 countries, BFW integrates cutting-edge technologies like IoT, robotics, data analytics, and additive manufacturing through its m2nxt offerings subsidiary. Its 40,000 sqm Hosur facility, launched in 2024, has a capacity of 10,000 CNC units annually. BFW’s Dr. Kalam Center for Innovation drives R&D, earning it a spot among India’s top 25 innovative companies at the 2024 CII Industrial Innovation Awards. The company serves global brands like Toyota and Bosch, emphasizing precision, sustainability, and Industry 4.0 offerings.