NRB Bearings enters into strategic joint venture with Unitec Group

02 Dec 2025 Evaluate

NRB Bearings has entered into strategic Joint Venture with Italy-based Unitec Group to give them a leadership position in industrial Cylindrical Roller Bearings (CRBs). A leader in automotive bearings, NRB Bearings supplies leading OEMs in India and across the globe. Leveraging the capabilities of its advanced R&D Centre, NRB has been rapidly expanding into industrial applications including off highway, construction equipment, industrial machinery and gearboxes, and enhancing its penetration in agriculture and general applications; with strategic plans to enter the Aerospace, Defence and Robotics segments. The partnership with Unitec marks a significant step in this journey, strengthening NRB’s technological depth and accelerating its growth in precision industrial cylindrical roller bearings.

NRB and Unitec Group will jointly establish the JV Company in Uppal, Hyderabad, in a state-of-the-art LEED certified plant to manufacture CRBs for the industrial segment, with a scope to supply specific mobility applications, as may be mutually agreed. Unitec Group will provide technical, operational, and engineering expertise. As part of the arrangement, the Unitec Group has also committed to a buyback of 20% of the JV Company’s annual production, ensuring assured offtake and sustained capacity utilization.

The JV Company will have up to five directors, initially comprising three nominated by NRB and one nominated by Unitec Group. Both NRB and Unitec Group have agreed not to compete in the manufacture, distribution, or sale of industrial CRBs in India. Unitec Group will act as the exclusive selling agent in Italy for the JV Company’s manufactured industrial CRB range and for its existing customers. NRB will act as the exclusive selling agent in India for the products of the JV Company and Unitec Group. NRB will hold a majority stake of at least 75% in the Joint Venture Company, while Unitec Group will own up to 25%, subject to applicable regulatory approvals.

NRB Bearings (NRB) offers a wide range of high-precision friction solutions for all mobility applications. The company is leader in the production of needle bearings and cylindrical roller bearings. it also manufactures ball bearings, taper roller bearings and all types of thrust bearings.

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