Bharat Forge ships titanium forgings for wing components to Boeing

Bharat Forge (BFL) has completed the first shipment of titanium forgings for wing components to US aircraft maker Boeing. The pre-machined forgings will be used for the Boeing's B-737 next generation planes. Last year, Boeing had signed a multi-year contract with Bharat Forge for supply of these forgings, which are produced at the company's facilities in Pune and Baramati.

The company will also supply forgings for Boeing's B737 MAX planes, which will be scheduled to commission in 2017. The company also intends to expand its capabilities to offer higher value machining and manufacture of assemblies.

Bharat Forge (BFL) is the flagship company of the $3.0 billion Kalyani Group and a global provider of high performance, innovative, safety & critical components and solutions to various industrial sectors including Automotive, Oil & Gas, Power, Construction & Mining, Aerospace and Rail & Marine.