About PBW

About PBW

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Late Shri R. C. Patel, the founder of Patel Brass Works (PBW) was one of the first entrepreneurs to establish industrial facilities at Rajkot, Gujarat.

Gradually, PBW kept on growing

1948 started with a small casting foundry for brass components.

1958 moved PBW facility to India’s first small scale industrial estate which was established in 1955.

1965 started manufacturing bimetallic bearings with significant expertise in production of non-ferrous components for serving local requirements of slow speed diesel engines.

1973 gained OEMs approval locally with process controls and consistent quality supplies.

1980 set up centrifugal casting technology to produce precision plain shaft bearings for high-speed engines, compressors, and earthmovers.

1990 we were first to indigenize bearings of Railroad segment for the country.

1990-2000 started supplying thin wall bearings manufactured using sintering, cladding & continues casting methodology. Certified by ISO accreditation and gained “Fair Business Practices” award.

2001-2010 gained OEMs approval globally for various applications including large bore engines. To ensure establishment of environment management system and achieve better standards of health and safety of our human capital, we are accredited with ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001. Also certified by AAR and awarded “Most Responsive Supplier” from a major OEM based in the United States.

2011-2020 moved to larger premises covering total area of 22,247 Sq. Metres having all the operations under one roof. Added lead-free lining and lead free overlay plating materials. Enhanced in-house alloy powder making capacity.

PBW Today

Our product portfolio includes Bimetal/Trimetal Bearings, Bushings, Thrust Washers, Thrust & Tilting Pads, and Journal Bearings used around the world in Light and Heavy Engines, Locomotives, Pumps, Compressors, Earthmovers, Turbochargers, and a range of other Reciprocating/Rotating machinery.

With state-of-the-art manufacturing and testing facilities.

Explored new segments like Homogenizers, Turbo Machinery, Steel Mills, Milling Machines, Forging Machines, Windmills Power Generation etc.

Large Bore Bearing Shells and Bushings having a diameter up to 1000mm.

Customized products through a highly experienced Product Engineering Department.

Robotic automatization of manufacturing processes to meet the continuously growing demand of OEMs globally.

The in-house tool room facility has proven to strongly support developing Jigs, fixtures & Tools to meet Critical-To-Quality parameters of bearings and shorter lead times.

In-house development and manufacturing of Special Purpose Machineries.

Continuously striving towards gaining higher levels of quality standards through laid down systems of various analysis and statistical process controls.

Clientele in 44 countries

Human resource of 500+ individuals

Education, medication, and other welfare activities are carried out for employees largely, over and above the society.

Continuous training and development to prepare for larger responsibilities and future advancement, thereby maintaining a knowledgeable workforce and nurturing quality culture

Our Vision

“Customer delight”. We aim to have a presence of PBW bearings in every country.

Our Mission

To become leader for bearing need for rotating and reciprocating machinery keeping healthy environment.

Our Values

Continuous development, Technology innovation, Passion for goal, Growing together, Being responsible

Social Initiatives

We place a high value on maintaining our environment, health, and safety because it is crucial for our employees. Our accreditation with ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 serves as proof of this.

We founded a charitable trust in 1999 to give the poor access to critical medical care. With the assistance of nearby blood banks, the trust successfully organizes medical and blood donation camps on a regular basis, raising public awareness and motivating people to donate blood. In addition to its existing initiatives, the charity has a mission to guarantee “Every Child in School.”

We think that every kid has the fundamental right to an education and that no child should be denied this right just because they lack access to it or the means to pursue their aspirations. Thus, trust raises awareness and makes it easier to educate children.

In order to contribute to a greener and healthier environment, we ourselves grow trees and help others to do the same.

HR Policy / Philosophy

We have a robust belief that our employees are important assets of our organization, and it is our prime responsibility to nurture, cultivate & develop them through various learning avenues to make them highly competent.

Inspiring work culture, competitive rewards, loyalty, and values ingrained by our Founders are the pillars of the organization. We are a company that is caring and known to be so, that provides a good working environment for its people and one that promotes talent from within. We take care of our employee’s needs & concerns towards Education, Personal & Professional work-life balance, and social & financial needs being as a family.

The HR at PBW is driving the initiative to ensure accelerated career growth for the employees. We have made a commitment to ongoing training and growth in light of the world’s rapid change. In order to maintain an educated workforce and foster a quality culture, we must prepare ourselves for more responsibility and future promotion.