OUR HISTORY
Our Journey Through the Years
Year
2026
Accelerating Growth & Global Expansion
- Expanded Plant-II through additional land acquisition and construction of a new 115,000+ sq. ft. production area, scheduled for operationalization by December 2026.
- Added one more Bearing Life Testing facility.
- Expanded ARB's international presence with the opening of a new International Office in the UAE.
- Continued investment in manufacturing capacity, technology, testing and global market development.
Year
2025
Advancing Testing & Quality Assurance
- Added advanced Grease Leakage Testing facilities.
- Added Torque Testing capabilities for enhanced product validation.
- Added one more Bearing Life Testing facility.
Year
2024
Strengthening Heat Treatment & Metallurgical Capabilities
- Commissioned a dedicated Heat Treatment Plant at Jhundpur, Haryana.
- Added new heat treatment production lines.
- Developed approximately 40,000 sq. ft. of advanced metallurgical infrastructure.
- Strengthened laboratory capabilities with advanced equipment, including a spectrometer.
Year
2023
Meeting Growing Market Demand
- Added four new Automatic Ball Bearing production lines.
Year
2022
Scaling Manufacturing & Customer Service
- Added another Taper Roller Bearing production line.
- Increased TRB capacity to 3.5 million bearings per annum.
- Expanded customer support with 24×7 company-owned outlets in major industrial cities for emergency industrial requirements.
Year
2021
Preparing for the Future of Mobility
- Expanded the product portfolio with bearings for Electric Vehicle (EV) applications.
- Began supporting the evolving requirements of the next generation of mobility.
Year
2020
Expanding Manufacturing Infrastructure
- Expanded ARB Plant-II with approximately 42,000 sq. ft. of new built-up area.
- Added a new workshop to strengthen manufacturing infrastructure.
Year
2018
Expanding Capacity & Process Control
- Added 1 fully automatic Taper Roller Bearing production line.
- Introduced high-performance Red Gel Grease.
- Implemented 100% Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI).
- Added 2 Automatic Ball Bearing production lines.
Year
2017
Advancing Quality Standards
- Upgraded the Quality Management System.
- Achieved IATF 16949:2016 certification.
Year
2015
25 Years of ARB
- Celebrated 25 years of ARB — Silver Jubilee.
- Installed automatic transfer lines for Taper Roller Bearings.
- Added three fully automatic TRB production lines to enhance manufacturing efficiency and capacity.
Year
2014
Product Innovation
- Introduced PRO Clutch to the Indian market.
- Expanded capabilities into automotive clutch applications.
Year
2013
Investing in R&D
- Strengthened R&D capabilities with Bearing Life Testing equipment.
- Introduced Romax software for advanced bearing analysis, design and customer-specific engineering solutions.
Year
2012
Strengthening Quality & Process Technology
- Achieved Integrated Management System (IMS) covering Quality, Occupational Health & Safety and Environmental Management.
- Introduced a fully automatic, continuous mesh-belt type atmospheric-controlled heat treatment furnace.
Year
2011
Dedicated Taper Roller Bearing Facility
- Established a dedicated Taper Roller Bearing manufacturing facility in 75,000 sq. ft. at Kundli, Haryana.
- Installed fully automatic TRB production lines.
- Achieved a capacity of 2.5 million bearings per annum.
Year
2010
Expanding Beyond Bearings
- Launched Universal Joint Crosses for automotive and agricultural applications.
- Expanded ARB's product portfolio beyond bearings.
Year
2009
Advancing Quality & Process Technology
- Achieved IATF / ISO TS 16949:2009 certification.
- Established an in-house metallurgical laboratory.
- Introduced Multi-Purpose Grease for automotive and industrial applications.
- Expanded and relocated the ARB Badli Plant to Kundli, Haryana, increasing the manufacturing footprint from 2,000 sq. ft. to 40,000 sq. ft.
- Established in-house salt-bath heat treatment capability.
Year
2007
Expanding Manufacturing Footprint
- Established a new manufacturing plant in Himachal Pradesh.
Year
2005
Recognition in International Trade
- Received Star Export House recognition from the Ministry of Commerce, Government of India.
Year
2003
Entering Heavy-Duty Applications
- Established a dedicated manufacturing facility for large-diameter bearings serving heavy industrial applications.
Year
2000
Strategic Expansion
- Acquired NYK Bearings, New Delhi, significantly enhancing manufacturing capacity.
- Commenced production of Self-Aligning Ball Bearings.
Year
1999
Strengthening the Product Range
- Added Pillow Block Bearings and Double Row Angular Contact Ball Bearings to the product portfolio.
Year
1998
Expanding Manufacturing & Exports
- Commenced Ball Bearing production at ARB Badli.
- Expanded exports to international markets, including the USA and Sri Lanka.
Year
1997
Expanding Our Product Portfolio
- Expanded manufacturing into Spherical Roller, Cylindrical Roller and Ball Bearings.
- Achieved ISO 9002 certification, awarded by KPMG.
Year
1996
Entering Global Markets
- Entered the export market, marking the beginning of ARB's international journey.
Year
1991
Building Technological Capability
- Imported advanced machinery and precision testing equipment from Europe.
- Established a strong foundation for precision manufacturing and quality.
Year
1990
The Beginning
- Founded by the Goel family, with the corporate office in New Delhi.
- Commenced manufacturing operations with Taper Roller Bearings (TRBs).
The Road Ahead
LOOKING AHEAD
From a modest manufacturing beginning in 1990 to an expanding global bearing business, ARB's journey has been shaped by continuous investment in:
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Technology & Automation
02
Manufacturing Capacity
03
Quality & Process Control
04
Research & Development
05
Testing & Validation
06
Product Innovation
07
Customer Service
08
Global Market Expansion
Our Commitment To The Future