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National Engineering Industries Ltd (NBC Bearings) recognised amongst India’s Best Workplaces in Manufacturing 2023

The company has been Great place To Work® certified since 2018

Jaipur, 25 January 2023:: National Engineering Industries Ltd (NEI), part of USD 2.4 billion diversified CK Birla Group, once again, has been recognised as ‘India’s Best Workplaces in Manufacturing 2023’ by Great Place to Work® Institute. NEI featured in the top 25 out of 201 organizations considered through a rigorous evaluation and assessment demonstrating that NEI particularly excel on people practices that they have crafted for their employees and proactively act on the feedback to create a high trust culture. India's Best Workplaces in Manufacturing 2023

Every year, more than 10,000 organizations from over 60 countries partner with Great Place To Work® for assessment, benchmarking, and planning of actions to strengthen their workplace culture.

Sharing his views, Rohit Saboo, President & CEO, National Engineering Industries Ltd said, “I am thrilled that NEI has been recognized as one of India’s Best Workplaces in Manufacturing. This acknowledgement by GPTW is a testament of our focus towards the employees through our various people focused programs & practices we have in place. We believe that positive employee engagement is crucial for achieving our business goals and that the success of our company is directly tied to the happiness and satisfaction of our employees.”

Adding to this, Sandeep Gautam, CHRO, National Engineering Industries Ltd said “NEI’s reputation as an employer of choice is built on our strong people practices, which are continuously refined based on feedback from our employees. Our approach has enabled us to foster a culture of high trust and high performance which has propelled us towards our goal of being an employer of choice. Being named as one of the best manufacturing workplaces repeatedly is a significant achievement. We at NEI, highly value our talent and provide them with exceptional opportunities for learning and growth”

NEI offers best-in-class programs for its employees that foster a culture of continuous learning and equip employees with the necessary skills to navigate the rapidly changing business landscape. NEI has accelerated digital/virtual learning systems, leadership development and performance enhancement programs for its talented workforce. The company is dedicated to improving its people practices creating a positive and high-quality work environment.

About National Engineering Industries Ltd (NBC Bearings)
Founded in 1946, National Engineering Industries Ltd (NEI), is a part of the US$ 2.4 bn CK Birla group and manufacturer of NBC brand of bearings. Enabling sustainability by making movement more efficient, NEI is India’s largest manufacturer and exporter of bearings with production of 200 Mn bearings annually in over 2300+ variants for application across automotive, railways, aerospace and industrial segments to serve customers in more than 30 countries. It also serves the Indian aftermarket through a countrywide network of over 550 authorized stockists and thousands of retailers.

Headquartered in Jaipur, India NEI is the only bearings manufacturer in the world to win the prestigious Deming Grand Prize (2015). With an employee strength of over 2,800 and five manufacturing plants in Jaipur (2), Newai (Rajasthan), Manesar (Haryana) and Vadodara (Gujarat), NEI is equipped with global manufacturing and process technology and has one of the best R&D centres in India. Apart from being technologically advanced, the company practices methods of sustainability by using alternate sources of energy and increasing the efficiency of the manufacturing process by leveraging on the power of digitisation. NBC Bearings is committed to be carbon neutral by 2039.

In 2020, National Engineering Industries Ltd, acquired Kinex bearings in Europe through it’s subsidiary NBC Global Ag, to enhance, diversify and provide best-in-class products to its existing and potential customers. In 2022, NBC Global Ag opened it’s Global Technology Centre in Germany to support innovation and provide support to NEI’s global growth. For details, visit: https://nbcbearings.com
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National Engineering Industries Ltd (NBC Bearings) Honored with ‘Iconic Brands of India 2022’

New Delhi, September 29th, 2022: National Engineering Industries Ltd. (NEI), part of the USD 2.4 billion diversified CK Birla Group has been conferred with ‘Iconic Brands of India Award 2022’ at the 5th Edition of The Economic Times Iconic Brands of India Conclave 2022” held in Mumbai. The conclave acknowledged remarkable brands that have redefined the benchmark in their respective fields through their legacy and sustainability in India and global market. The brands were judged on various parameters including brand value, years of existence, annual turnover, minimum growth rate, brand recall value, and the number of employees among other notable achievements. Sharing his views, Rohit Saboo, President & CEO, National Engineering Industries Ltd said, “We are very excited and honored to join the elite group of businesses that have received the award of Iconic Brands of India 2022. Our journey over the years has been thrilling, thanks to the support of our customers, staff, vendors, and all other stakeholders. This award is yet another testimony of our years of hard work and cumulative efforts, and this inspires us to keep moving forward with the winning spirit and reach newer heights. Adding to this, Sanjeev Taparia, Sr. Vice President of Marketing, National Engineering Industries Ltd said “It’s great that we are amongst a select few brands in India that have chosen to run solely on great commitment. We remain committed to develop a deeper connect with all our stakeholders keeping in mind the ever-changing industry landscape.” National Engineering Industries Ltd (NBC Bearings) has always had a substantial impact on its clients while it has also created top-notch customer experiences across channels, generating income in even the most competitive marketplaces. It is also the first ever bearing brand to have its own mascot- Runningo, which was aimed 0at developing a deeper connection with the stakeholders, which is inclusive of OEMs, mechanics, industry technicians, and other users around the world. About National Engineering Industries Ltd (NBC Bearings) Founded in 1946, National Engineering Industries Ltd (NEI), is a part of the US$ 2.4 bn CK Birla group and manufacturer of the NBC brand of bearings. Enabling sustainability by making movement more efficient, NEI is India’s largest manufacturer and exporter of bearings with the production of 200 Mn bearings annually in over 2300+ variants for application across automotive, railways, aerospace, and industrial segments to serve customers in more than 30 countries. It also serves the Indian aftermarket through a countrywide network of over 550 authorized stockists and thousands of retailers. Headquartered in Jaipur, India NEI is the only bearings manufacturer in the world to win the prestigious Deming Grand Prize (2015). With an employee strength of over 2,800 and five manufacturing plants in Jaipur (2), Newai (Rajasthan), Manesar (Haryana), and Vadodara (Gujarat), NEI is equipped with global manufacturing and process technology and has one of the best R&D centers in India. Apart from being technologically advanced, the company practices methods of sustainability by using alternate sources of energy and increasing the efficiency of the manufacturing process by leveraging the power of digitisation. NBC Bearings is committed to being carbon neutral by 2039. In 2020, National Engineering Industries Ltd, acquired Kinex bearings in Europe through it’s subsidiary NBC Global Ag, to enhance, diversify and provide best-in-class products to its existing and potential customers. In 2022, NBC Global Ag opened its Global Technology Centre in Germany to support innovation and provide support to NEI’s global growth. For details, visit: https://nbcbearings.com
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National Engineering Industries Ltd. opens Global Technology Center in Germany through its Subsidiary NBC Global

Centre to focus on application engineering, product development and manufacturing technology in the automobile and industrial space

Enables NBC Bearings in India with competitive advantage through a wider network and advanced technical knowledge

Jaipur, 22nd September 2022: National Engineering Industries Ltd. (NEI) – part of the US$ 2.4 billion CK Birla Group and manufacturer of NBC brand of bearings, India’s leading bearings manufacturer and exporter, today announced the launch of its Global Technology Center (GTC) in Würzburg (Wuerzburg), Bavaria (Germany) through its subsidiary NBC Global.



The technology center will focus on application engineering, product development and manufacturing technology in the automobile and industrial space. It will support the company’s global and Europe-based OEM customers as well as act as an extended arm for NBC Bearings in India by driving innovation, speed in implementation of new ideas, response to customer requirements and addressing market requirements. The GTC was launched on the sidelines of IAA Transportation 2022 currently underway at Hanover, Germany.

A competence center approach at the GTC will have dedicated teams work on relevant customer application in e-Motors & eMobility bearings, wheel-end bearings, drivetrain bearings and manufacturing process development.

“It is a moment of great pride as we start our very first Global Technology Center to focus on customer-centered bearings, an integral component to every kind of machinery,” said Rohit Saboo, President & CEO, National Engineering Industries Ltd. “To have this centre located in Germany, world’s automotive hub of innovation, gives NBC Bearings a strategic advantage of collaborating directly with our global customers which are some of the leading automotive makers offering products tailored to their needs, accelerating response and go to market time,” he added.

Dr. Lokesh Agrawal, Vice President and Head of R&D, National Engineering Industries Ltd. said, “This is an important milestone for NBC as we continue our journey to be a global player. We have put together a team of very talented and accomplished engineers who will be innovating the future products in the automotive and industrial space.”

Andreas Knopf, Head of Global Technology Centre, NBC Global (Germany) GmbH said, “This centre will provide a strong impetus for growth to NBC, both from customer proximity and technology perspective. We will be partnering with customers to develop products for higher speed, durability and for longer service life.”

To capitalize on the synergies, GTC will also work in close cooperation with NBC Global’s entity in Slovakia, Kinex bearings (a major global supplier of standard and special rolling bearings for various industrial and railways applications with reach to more than 80 countries).

About NBC Global Ag NBC Global is a wholly-owned subsidiary of National Engineering Industries Ltd. NBC Global has teams comprising of bearing solutions, customer support, business development, engineering and supply chain resources across Europe and USA.

About National Engineering Industries Ltd (NBC Bearings) Founded in 1946, National Engineering Industries Ltd (NEI), is a part of the US$ 2.4 bn CK Birla group and manufacturer of NBC brand of bearings. Enabling sustainability by making movement more efficient, NEI is India’s largest manufacturer and exporter of bearings with production of 200 Mn bearings annually in over 2300+ variants for application across automotive, railways, aerospace and industrial segments to serve customers in more than 30 countries. It also serves the Indian aftermarket through a countrywide network of over 550 authorized stockists and thousands of retailers.

Headquartered in Jaipur, India NEI is the only bearings manufacturer in the world to win the prestigious Deming Grand Prize (2015). With an employee strength of over 2,800 and five manufacturing plants in Jaipur (2), Newai (Rajasthan), Manesar (Haryana) and Vadodara (Gujarat), NEI is equipped with global manufacturing and process technology and has one of the best R&D centres in India. Apart from being technologically advanced, the company practices methods of sustainability by using alternate sources of energy and increasing the efficiency of the manufacturing process by leveraging on the power of digitisation. NBC Bearings is committed to be carbon neutral by 2039.

In 2020, National Engineering Industries Ltd, acquired Kinex bearings in Europe through it’s subsidiary NBC Global Ag, to enhance, diversify and provide best-in-class products to its existing and potential customers. In 2022, NBC Global Ag opened it’s Global Technology Centre in Germany to support innovation and provide support to NEI’s global growth. For details, visit: https://nbcbearings.com/
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Living up to our motto of ‘Lambi race ke liye!’

 

Over 300 people from NBC Bearings participated in the Jaipur Marathon to mark its spirit of “Lambi Race Ke Liye”

Inspiring people to run for health and fitness while aligning with the goal of long and healthy life

Jaipur, 13Mar, 2022: Over 300 people from National Engineering Industries Ltd. (NEI), part of USD 2.4 billion diversified CK Birla Group participated in the Jaipur marathon, which is in its 13th edition in 2022. NBC bearings have been a regular attendee in this event since its inception and have once again participated to encourage the spirit of long and healthy life through its campaign “Lambi Race KeLilye”. Being India’s first bearing manufacturing brand started in 1946, NBC bearings is a synonym for quality, trust and reliability. Part of the CK Birla Group, it is one of the oldest Industries that was set up in the city of Jaipur in 1946. It aligns with my passion to contribute to the greater cause while bringing positive change. Reflecting the ideology of “in it for the long run”, it also marks the excellence and strength of the bearing products that are catered to diverse industries ranging from railways, automobiles, steel, to aeronautics.

About National Engineering Industries Ltd (NEI)

Founded in 1946, National Engineering Industries Ltd (NEI) is India’s leading bearings manufacturer and exporter, renowned for excellence in quality and delivery. Headquartered in Jaipur, NEI is an integral part of the US$ 2.4 bn CK Birla Group. Having started with 30,000 bearings in 19 sizes in 1946, NEI has evolved to manufacture over 200 million bearings each year offered in more than 2300 variants to serve a host of customers across India and 30 other countries across five continents. NEI acquired Kinex bearings in 2020 through its wholly-owned European subsidiary. Leading customers from the US, South Africa, Russia Germany, Brazil, Japan and Australia, etc. have entrusted NEI with their critical product requirements. NEI also serves the Indian aftermarket through a countrywide network of 550 authorized stockists. With an employee strength of over 2,800 and five manufacturing plants in Jaipur, Newai (Rajasthan), Manesar (Haryana) and Vadodara (Gujarat), NEI is equipped with global manufacturing and process technology and one of the best R&D centres in the country.