Press Release | March 2016
BFW sets up Dr Kalam Center for Innovation

Bharat Fritz Werner (BFW), a leading manufacturer of machine tools inaugurated the Dr Kalam Center for Innovation at its premises in Bengaluru, India. This world class Research & Development centre, which has been set up with an investment of Rs 25 million, is a step forward towards increasing BFW´s global footprint, while simultaneously retaining its position in India. BFW expects to end FY 2016 with an annual turnover of Rs. 900 crores. This Innovation Center, spread over 3000 sq ft, is named after Dr APJ Abdul Kalam is a tribute to the great scientist, researcher and innovator. It was inaugurated by AS Kiran Kumar, Chairman, Indian Space Research Organization. Scientists at this Center will work on core research to improve and develop energy efficient and alternative material machine tools. Also present on the occasion were GK Moinudeen, Director & Head, Karnataka State Office, Confederation of Indian Industry and J Sheik Saleem, grandnephews of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam. Speaking at the function, Kumar said, ´I am happy to be a part of this Center´s inauguration. Research and Development is vital for India´s manufacturing capabilities. At a time when we are looking at Indian manufacturing moving to the next level, BFW´s approach is laudable.´