From its humble beginnings in the bustling city of Bangalore, Alumina Carbides Inc. has carved a niche in the cutting tool industry over the past four decades. What started as a modest enterprise has evolved into a industry leader, serving heavy engineering, aerospace, and rail sectors with precision and innovation
Bangalore based Alumina Carbides Inc is one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of cutting tools in the country that caters to various sectors such as heavy engineering, aerospace, and trains. For more than 40 years, the company has expanded its offerings to include cutting tools, supported by their extensive technical expertise and practical experience.
Taher Merchant, the current Director of Alumina Carbides Inc., maintains his grandfather’s history. Taher brings to the organisation a wealth of experience and an excellent educational basis, having earned double degrees in marketing and management from Griffith University in Australia. While his lack of formal technical training, his thorough understanding of the economic issues that small firms face feeds his enthusiasm for the engineering industry.
Alumina Carbides Inc. specializes in CNC tooling and cutting tools, with its products designed and manufactured in Bangalore. The company’s product lineup solutions such as Alpha Turning, Alpha Milling, and Alpha Grooving. Turning inserts are utilized in a variety of turning activities, whereas milling inserts are specifically developed for milling. Drilling inserts are ideal for drilling operations, whilst parting and groove inserts provide smooth cuts and a high surface polish. Threading inserts are used in threading procedures to create precise and long-lasting threads.
The firm takes pleasure in providing high-performance goods at entry-level rates, making complex engineering tools more accessible to a larger market. Alumina Carbides Inc. aspires to expand its product portfolio from 100 to 200, providing clients with additional alternatives and lowering dependency on imports. The firm also intends to expand its export reach into prospective regions such as Russia and the Middle East. They take pride in being a one-stop shop for CNC tooling, offering high-performance items at entry-level rates.
Their best-sellers, such as aluminum and diamond inlays, have established standards in industries such as heavy engineering, aircraft, and Indian railroads. Alumina Carbides Inc. is committed to improving customer productivity and performance via its substantial technical understanding and practical experience.
Coming from a business family, Mr. Merchant started his own venture through his capabilities. Taher Merchant emphasizes, “When I started, I didn’t even have 5 customers, and now we cater to over 5,000 customers.”
Mr. Merchant is a proud supporter of the ‘Make in India’ project. Despite limits such as restricted capital, the initiative has built a collaborative network, resulting in growth. It has greatly benefited his company, allowing it to expand while lowering dependency on imported goods. “Our products, used in CNC machines, now cost one-tenth of what they did before” he says with pride.
The founder’s vision is summed up in his favorite quote: “A man’s reach must exceed his grasp.” Otherwise, what are the heavens for?” This mentality fuels his quest for growth and perfection, bringing Alumina Carbides Inc. to new heights in India’s engineering sector.
Alumina Carbides Inc. stands as a testament to innovation and resilience in the Indian engineering sector. With a focus on expanding their product range and export reach, Alumina Carbides Inc. is poised for continued growth and success, embodying the spirit of reaching beyond the grasp to achieve excellence.
