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Gillanders Arbuthnot & Co. Ltd (BSE: GILLANDERS), a prominent name in engineering and manufacturing, has officially inaugurated its new structural fabrication workshop capable of handling 300 metric tons annually at its flagship MICCO Engineering Division. The company has also commenced commercial production at this state-of-the-art facility, marking a significant milestone in its growth and operational capabilities.
Expanding Manufacturing Muscle
The new fabrication workshop, located in Champdani, West Bengal, enhances MICCO’s existing infrastructure and boosts its production capacity by 300 MT per year. This expansion is strategically designed to meet rising demand for heavy structural steel fabrication across diverse sectors including power, steel, aluminum, industrial furnaces, and continuous casting machinery.
With over 65 years of expertise, MICCO has carved a niche as a turnkey EPC solutions provider in building and technological structures, tankage, piping, and blast furnace projects. The upgraded facility will enable MICCO to undertake larger and more complex orders with improved efficiency and faster turnaround.
Commercial Production and Operational Readiness
The workshop’s commercial operations have commenced with a focus on delivering precision-engineered steel components and structural assemblies critical to industries like steel manufacturing, defense, power generation, and infrastructure. This timely scale-up meets industry calls for higher quality, customization, and sustainability in fabrication processes.
MICCO employs advanced computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) tools, ensuring high precision and compliance with international standards. The facility’s capacity expansion aligns with MICCO’s strategy to strengthen its market share in structural steel fabrication and erection services.
Industry Impact and Strategic Significance
India’s industrial landscape demands robust infrastructure and technology-driven fabrication solutions. With new capacities, Gillanders Arbuthnot & Co. stands positioned to contribute significantly to major projects such as blast furnace upgrades, reheating furnaces, industrial gas holders, and specialized piping systems.
The company’s collaboration with leading technology partners like Andritz Metals (Germany) and RAD-CON (USA) for specialized furnace and annealing system fabrication further elevates its operational excellence.
Financial and Market Outlook
This capacity enhancement is expected to boost Gillanders Arbuthnot’s order book, revenue, and margins in the near term. The board’s approval of the workshop expansion reflects confidence in sustained sectoral growth and the company’s readiness to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
Market analysts note that MICCO’s ability to execute integrated EPC projects with in-house manufacturing advantages differentiates it in a competitive environment, offering resilience amid fluctuating raw material prices and labor market challenges.
Looking Ahead
Gillanders Arbuthnot continues to invest in skill development, automation, and lean manufacturing to drive productivity gains and ensure timely customer deliveries. The new workshop forms a cornerstone of the company’s long-term growth trajectory and commitments to supporting India’s industrial modernization and infrastructure ambitions.
Sources: MarketSetup, ScanX, Gillanders Arbuthnot & Co. Ltd Company Website, Screener, August 2025
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