NRB Bearings Limited has completed the acquisition of Mahant Tool Room (MTR), marking its entry into the global aerospace and defence components market. Alongside the acquisition, Mahant Tool Room Private Limited (MTRPL) has received the AS9100D certification for precision machined components and bearings, a globally recognised quality standard for the aerospace industry.
The acquisition strengthens NRB’s position beyond its traditional automotive and industrial businesses and enables the company to expand into the growing global market for high-precision aerospace and defence components. With this move, NRB plans to manufacture and supply mission-critical components used in aircraft systems, including landing gear assemblies, fuel injection systems, emergency door mechanisms and plain spherical bearings. The company estimates the addressable global market for these products at US$14.5 billion to US$16.5 billion.
The acquisition is part of NRB’s long-term growth strategy to significantly expand its business by 2031. It follows the company’s recent joint venture in industrial bearings and friction solutions and supports its plans to diversify into high-value engineering segments.
NRB said the integration of Mahant Tool Room will allow it to enter the aerospace market through a ready manufacturing platform, reducing the time required to begin commercial production. The company will combine MTR’s expertise in precision aerospace machining with NRB’s experience in bearings, friction solutions and advanced engineering. The company also plans to leverage its existing relationships with leading global automotive manufacturers and Tier-1 suppliers to expand into commercial aerospace and defence programmes.
Commenting on the development, Harshbeena Zaveri, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of NRB Bearings Limited, said the completion of the acquisition and the achievement of AS9100D certification represent a major milestone in the company’s growth journey. She said the certification enables NRB to supply high-performance bearings and precision-engineered aerospace components to global aerospace and defence customers while strengthening its position in a highly specialised industry. She added that the acquisition creates new opportunities for long-term business growth and supports the company’s commitment to delivering advanced engineering solutions to global markets.
NRB operates advanced manufacturing facilities and research centres in India, Thailand, Europe and the United States. Through its global network of subsidiaries in the United States, Europe, Thailand and the UAE, the company serves leading original equipment manufacturers and Tier-1 suppliers across automotive, industrial, electric vehicle and engineering industries.
