NRB Bearings Ltd has entered a strategic joint venture (JV) with Unitec to manufacture cylindrical roller bearings (CRB), boosting production capabilities and technological innovation. This collaboration aims to strengthen market position, diversify product offerings, and meet growing demands in automotive and industrial applications with enhanced precision and quality.
NRB Bearings Limited, a leading manufacturer of precision needle and cylindrical roller bearings in India, has formed a joint venture with Unitec to expand its CRB manufacturing segment. This partnership combines NRB’s extensive industry expertise with Unitec's advanced manufacturing technology, enabling innovation and capacity enhancement.
The JV focuses on producing high-quality cylindrical roller bearings, vital components used widely in automotive, industrial machinery, and heavy equipment sectors. With this collaboration, NRB aims to capitalize on rising demand driven by electrification trends and industrial growth.
NRB has been investing heavily in research and development and capacity expansion, including a recent ₹200 crore investment plan to overhaul facilities and support major global OEM programs from companies like BMW, Stellantis, and Renault.
The JV with Unitec is expected to accelerate NRB’s leadership in bearing technology, offering lightweight, high-performance products tailored for emerging mobility trends such as electric vehicles and hybrids.
Key Highlights
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JV formed between NRB Bearings and Unitec to manufacture cylindrical roller bearings (CRB).
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Aims to enhance production capacity, quality, and product innovation in CRB segment.
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Supports expanding demand in automotive and industrial sectors, including electric and hybrid vehicles.
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Part of NRB’s broader growth strategy with ₹200 crore recent capacity expansion approved.
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JV expected to reinforce NRB’s global competitiveness and supply to leading OEMs in Europe and beyond.
Sources: NRB Bearings official website, Times of India, CNBC TV18, Autocar Pro