Braithwaite & Co. Ltd. – Transforming the Wagon Manufacturing Industry

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Braithwaite Co. Ltd. Transforming the Wagon
Manufacturing Industry 
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• In an era when princely states dotted the map of
  India, the railway system played a significant
  role in laying the foundation of modern India. A
  principal mode of transportation, railways were
  one of the most important infrastructural
  developments between 1850 and 1950 in terms of
  economic gains. Railways and Braithwaite boast a
  close-knit relationship. Braithwaite Co. Ltd.,
  previously an Indian subsidiary of a British
  firm, was established to support the Britishers
  to strengthen the power of the British crown.
  Headquartered in Kolkata, West Bengal, this
  erstwhile auxiliary branch of a British company
  began its journey in India with a different
  motive and values. What started as a passport to
  achieve economic gains for the colonizers through
  the fabrication of steel became one of the top
  contributors to Indias march towards growth and
  development. Previously under the Ministry of
  Heavy Industries, Braithwaite Co. Ltd. was
  nationalized and became a fully owned Govt. of
  India undertaking in 1976. With the governments
  decision to modernize the rail transport network,
  Braithwaite is ready with its illustrious
  services to contribute to the development of the
  nation with a customer-focused approach.
• A Brief History
• History is a mute testament to the growth of
  Braithwaite over the years. When it was
  established as Braithwaite Co. (India) Ltd. in
  1930, nobody would have imagined that the company
  would proceed to become one of the top
  contributors to the development and growth of
  Indian Railways.
• It was in 1934 when Clive Works, a unit of
  Braithwaite, began manufacturing wagons for
  railways in India. This event was followed by the
  establishment of Angus Works in district Hooghly
  which manufactures railway construction equipment
  such as Cranes, Foundry products, Machinery
  Components, etc.

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• It was by 1987 that Braithwaite had successfully
  confirmed its position as one of the top
  organizations for gaining engineering and
  infrastructure solutions for the railway
  industry. The same year, Braithwaite Co. Ltd.
  took over Victoria Works, a facility equipped
  with modern technology and techniques for
  manufacturing Railway Wagons. The wagon
  manufacturing mogul was operating under the
  Ministry of Heavy Industries when the Govt. of
  India took over and nationalized it in 1976.
  However, in 2010, the company witnessed a shift
  in its management as it was transferred from the
  Ministry of Heavy Industries to the Ministry of
  Railways. Justifying its status as one of the
  pioneer engineering industries, Braithwaite is a
  renowned name that is a significant part of the
  Railways history.
• The Present Scenario
• To achieve global excellence in the manufacturing
  and development sector of the railway industry,
  Braithwaite Co. Ltd. has ventured into novel
  verticals. Equipped with ISO-certified
  manufacturing units, the business enterprise
  boasts state-of-the-art infrastructure,
  well-equipped project divisions, and an efficient
  design department to deliver world-class products
  on time. It is the first Public Sector
  Undertaking involved in the operations and
  management of the Indian Railways Wagon Workshop
  in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Equipped with
  the latest Machinery Plant (MP), the installed
  capacity of the workshop is 200 wagons per month.
  Spread across 203 acres, the two-way workshop
  houses up-to-the-mark MPs such as Axle Turning
  Lathe, paint Booths, Portal Wheel Lathe, and
  more. In addition, the company has expanded its
  business horizons by venturing into the on-site
  repair business in railways.

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• An ardent follower of the Make in India
  initiative, the raring company is adamant about
  making India a self-reliant country. With precise
  dedication, it is chartering novel vistas through
  its top-quality designs and manufacturing value.
  At present, the product range and services of the
  wagon industry magnate involve the manufacture of
  new-generation wagons (conventional and special
  categories), repairing freight cars, steel
  casting for bogies and couplers, structural
  steelwork for railway infrastructure, and more.
  With their cost-effective and latest
  technologies, Braithwaite Co. Ltd. is promoting
  and adapting sustainable ways of engineering and
  developing railway commodities. Braithwaite is
  contributing to the Railway industrys efforts in
  marching forward by diversifying its business and
  venturing into distinguished verticals, such as
  Material handling, Crane manufacturing, Crane
  maintenance, loading unloading facilities, and
  more.
• Takeaway
• Braithwaite is a prominent name in the wagon
  industry. With its latest technologies, the
  company continues to seek opportunities for the
  betterment of the railway manufacturing and
  development sector. A business enterprise
  celebrated for never settling on its past
  achievements, it is chalking noteworthy advances
  by leveraging the latest innovations. As per Mr.
  Yatish Kumar, CMD of Braithwaite Co. Ltd., one
  of the most important goals is shaping modern
  India through the structural development of the
  railways. The railway industry is vital for
  bridging gaps between people and deciding the
  financial orientation of the country. By
  delivering to the best of its abilities,
  Braithwaite is playing its part in assisting the
  nation in achieving development and economic
  success.

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Contact us-
https//www.braithwaiteindia.com/
91-33-2439 5607
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