Bangalore machine tools cluster (Karnataka)

Introduction

The Bangalore machine tools cluster accounts for about 60% of the country’s production in value terms. There are six large-scale and 100 MSME machine tool units in the cluster, manufacturing a variety of products that may be categorized into four types: (1) components for aerospace, automobile, electrical and electronic industries; (2) computerized numerical control (CNC) and special purpose machines; (3) accessories for conventional and CNC machines; and (4) heat treatment. The turnover of units varies from 1.5 tonnes–150 tonnes per annum (tpa); about half of the units produce around 50 tpa.The products are custom-made to suit the requirements of large-scale clientele such as ISRO, HAL, BEML, MICO, BHEL, Kirloskar Electric, Bayforge Ltd, etc.

Products manufactured

Castings, auto/tractor components, machining parts, electroplating, heat treatment

Number of MSMEs

100

Main fuels

Electricity

Production & turnover

N.A.

Total energy consumption (toe)

2038

Leading industry association(s)

• Karnataka Small Scale Industries Association http://kassia.org.in/
• Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association (MTMA) Bangalore Clusterhttp://www.mtmabc.org
• Peenya Industrial Association https://www.peenyaindustries.org/

Cluster profile

https://www.sameeeksha.org/pdf/clusterprofile/Bangalore_machine_tool_cluster.pdf

Other resources

http://www.sameeeksha.org/pdf/dpr/Bangalore_Machine.pdf

Source: Data pertains to 2010-11, collected primarily under the BEE-SME program