Bharat Fritz Werner Ltd (BFW)

Bharat Fritz Werner Ltd. (BFW), founded 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 solutions 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 Solutions 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 solutions.