- Business
- Bimetal Bearings Limited manufactures and sells engine bearings, bushings, thrust washers, alloy powder, and bimetallic strips for automotive, defense, railway, agriculture, and industrial applications; its core offerings include crankshaft and connecting-rod bearings, conrod and camshaft bushings, thrust bearings and washers, pre-alloyed and metal powders, and ID-plated bushings serving passenger cars, MUVs, LCVs, M&HCVs, tractors, two-wheelers, and industrial engines. Incorporated in 1961 and headquartered in Coimbatore, India, as part of the Amalgamations Group, the company operates multi-plant facilities in Chennai, Coimbatore, and Hosur with advanced manufacturing lines for strip slitting, alloy cladding, thin-wall and thick-wall bearings, and powder metallurgy. It exports to international markets, representing about 30% of sales, and maintains certifications including ISO/TS 16949, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001. Recent developments encompass a joint venture with Daido Metal Co. Japan via BBL Daido Pvt Ltd. for polymer bearing products; strategic investments in powder metallurgy, electric vehicles, and in-house machinery development; receipt of the MMA Award for Managerial Excellence 2024 in the Manufacturing SME category; and sustained revenue growth with consolidated net sales reaching Rs 64.11 crore in March 2025, up 5.44% year-over-year.