Introduction

The Precision Spring division of the Bombay Co. Ltd (BCL). was set up in 1985 in technical collaboration with NHK Spring Co. Ltd., Japan, to manufacture Cold Coiled Precision Springs. It commenced commercial production in 1987. In 1992, The Bombay Company Ltd. was merged into The Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Ltd. (BBTCL) and springs division of BBTCL was known as BCL springs. In 2011, the division again changed hands with NHK Automotive Components India Pvt. Ltd. acquiring the unit from BBTCL.

Milestones

• 1985 Technical collaboration with NHK Spring Co., Japan
• 1987 Commenced commercial production
• 1992 Merged into The Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Ltd.
• 2001 Developed Valve springs out of High Tensile Wire for MUL
• 2002 Turnover increased from Rs. 100 M during 1996 to Rs. 170 M
• 2002 QS 9000 certified by BVQI
• 2003 New plant for manufacture of Suspension springs.
• 2004 Capacity increased to 6000 MT.
• 2005 TS 16949 certification by BVQI
• 2006 Plant capacity increased to 8400 MT.
• 2007 Plant capacity increased to 10000 MT.
• 2010 Plant approved by General Motors for Valve Springs.
• 2011 Plant approved by Honda Siel Cars for Valve Springs.
• 2011 Taken over by NHK Automotive Components India Pvt. Ltd.