Aequs Private Limited and Hindalco Industries Limited have sealed a strategic alliance for long-term collaboration and joint business development in the commercial aerospace sector. This collaboration will strengthen the manufacturing sustainability and reliability of manufacturing in India.
Aequs Private Limited is amongst the leading aerospace component makers, and Hindalco Industries Limited is one of the leading integrated aluminium products companies globally. Both these companies have sealed a strategic alliance for long-term collaboration and joint business development in the commercial aerospace sector. The partnership leverages the capabilities, market presence, and industry knowledge of the respective parties for the development, manufacture, and qualification of extrusions required for commercial aerospace OEMs and other Aequs customers.
“This strategic alliance marks a breakthrough for the Indian aerospace sector by further integrating the entire value chain to deliver 100% in-country value add. It creates strategic value for our customers by enhancing manufacturing sustainability and reliability in the country,” said Aravind Melligeri, Chairman & CEO, Aequs.
With the introduction of aluminium extrusions to its portfolio in partnership with Hindalco, Aequs strengthens the one-stop solution strategy with a fully localized aerospace supply chain that is sustainable and eco-friendly.
Aequs operates the largest aero machining facility in India with over 1 million machining hours delivered per year from the Belagavi Aerospace Cluster. The campus also houses co-located capabilities for end-to-end manufacturing from forgings to surface treatment and complex aerostructure assemblies.
Hindalco is one of the leading players in the extrusion industry in India with a presence across the aluminium value chain – from bauxite mining to extrusions. It operates three extrusion plants in the country at Renukoot, Alupuram, and Kuppam; and specializes in a wide range of alloys, including hard alloys and special alloys for the aerospace sectors.