First Exclusive Lean Manufacturing Facility

Azad Engineering, a leader in precision engineering, marked a significant milestone with the inauguration of its Exclusive Lean Manufacturing Facility for Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) at Tunikibollaram, Hyderabad.

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The 7,200 sq. mts. state-of-the-art facility was inaugurated by Mr. Masahito Kataoka, Sr. Vice President, GTCC Business Division, Energy System, MHI, Japan; Shri Jayesh Ranjan, Special Chief Secretary of Industries & Commerce and Information Technology, Government of Telangana; and Mr. Rakesh Chopdar, Chairman and CEO of Azad Engineering.

The inauguration was also attended by distinguished guests including Mr. Praveen P A, DirectorAerospace & Defence, Director BFSI at Government of Telangana; Mr. Raja Ram Reddy, Engineering Manager, Turbine Engineering, MHI, Japan; Mr. Hiroyuki Oka, Deputy General Manager, Procurement, MHI, Japan; Mr. Hitoshi Morimoto, Deputy General Manager, Supply Chain Management, MHI, Japan; and Mr. Shane Mickey, Senior Vice President, North American Manufacturing, MHI, USA.

This lean manufacturing facility marks a major milestone in Azad Engineering's decade-long partnership with MHI. The journey that began with a few machines in 2012 has now evolved into a world-class manufacturing centre, demonstrating a shared commitment to excellence. This development follows Azad's signing of the Long-Term Contract & Price Agreement (LTCPA) with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Limited, Japan on November 3, 2024.