Jamshedpur: The Association of
Indian Forging Industry (AIFI), the apex body
representing India’s forging sector, recently organized a milestone Special
Session in Jamshedpur, significantly expanding its strategic footprint across
eastern India. The knowledge-focused gathering successfully brought together senior
industrial leaders, technical engineering experts and forging professionals to
explore how modernization, automation and advanced operational strategies are
transforming the contemporary forging ecosystem. Aimed at unlocking new
potential within the regional manufacturing sector, the event spotlighted
critical opportunities that new-age engineering solutions offer for drastically
improving operational efficiency, production output and long-term
sustainability across the sector.
The event commenced with a keynote address by Mr.
Naresh Jalan, Managing Director, Ramkrishna Forgings Ltd., who highlighted
the evolving landscape of the forging industry and underscored the importance
of technology adoption, sustainability and operational excellence in enhancing
the sector’s global competitiveness.
The technical sessions began with an insightful
presentation on “How to Improve Energy Efficiency for Induction Heating and
Hardening” by Mr. Saikat Chatterjee, Senior Vice President – Sales and
Head, Induction Heating and Hardening Division, Megatherm Induction Ltd. He
shared practical strategies and advanced technologies that can significantly
improve energy utilization, reduce operational costs and enhance productivity
in forging operations.
Commenting on the session, Mr. Yash Munot,
President of The Association of Indian Forging Industry (AIFI), said, “The
forging industry is entering a new era driven by efficiency, sustainability,
and technological innovation. Through initiatives such as this special session,
AIFI remains committed to equipping industry stakeholders with the knowledge
and tools needed to stay globally competitive. The enthusiastic participation
from industry leaders and professionals in Jamshedpur reflects the growing
momentum of the forging sector in Eastern India. We are pleased to further
strengthen AIFI’s footprint in the region and continue fostering collaboration,
innovation and capability development across the industry.”
Taking the discussion forward, Mr. Jeong
Jong Ho, President & CEO, HFM Co., Ltd., delivered a presentation on “Traditional
Forging to Smart Forging: How Modern Press Technology Improves
Competitiveness,” highlighting how advanced press technologies, automation
and intelligent manufacturing systems are transforming conventional forging
operations to enhance quality, efficiency and competitiveness. Further
enriching the session, Mr. Parthey Patel, Senior Manager – Heating Sales,
Inductotherm (India) Private Limited, presented on “Non-Ferrous
Induction Heating Technology and Latest Advancements,” sharing insights
into emerging induction heating technologies, their expanding applications in
non-ferrous metal processing, and their contribution to improving precision,
productivity and process reliability.
The final technical presentation was delivered by
Mr. Sandeep Gaikwad, Director, Yeskolube India Pvt. Ltd., on “High-Performance,
Cost-Effective Forging Die Lubricants.” He discussed the critical role of
advanced lubricants in enhancing die life, improving forging quality, reducing
maintenance requirements and supporting cost-effective manufacturing.
The special session reaffirmed AIFI’s commitment to
promoting knowledge exchange, facilitating technology adoption and supporting
the forging industry's transformation towards smarter, more sustainable and
globally competitive manufacturing practices.
AIFI continues to lead the forging sector by
driving industry engagement, fostering innovation and creating platforms that
enable members to adapt to evolving market demands while contributing to
India's industrial growth and manufacturing excellence.