Craftsman Automation (Craftsman), founded in 1986, is a diversified engineering company with vertically integrated production capabilities. The company is headquartered in Coimbatore and has pan India manufacturing presence. The company designs, develops and manufactures engineering products using state-of-the-art engineering technology and efficient manpower to meet the requirements of its customers. The company is engaged in three business segments, namely powertrain for the automotive segment (Automotive Powertrain), aluminium products for the automotive segment (Automotive Aluminium), and industrial and engineering products segment (Industrial and Engineering).

The company is a leading player involved in machining critical engine and transmission components for M&HCV and tractors. The company enjoys a healthy presence in the construction equipment category and the M&HCV segments for the machining of cylinder heads and blocks.

The company is a respected player in its automotive sector for its Aluminium die-casting & machining business and expertise in developing Industrial components. In less than a decade, this division (along with the recent acquisition of DR Axion) has emerged as a strong growth driver.

The company’s Industrial and Engineering (IE) segment is a showcase of its engineering expertise and technology absorption prowess. It comprises of two segments - Industrial engineering which is a play on the capex cycle (highend sub-assembly and contract manufacturing) and Storage Solution which is a proxy to India’s warehousing growth.

Business area of the company

The company is engaged in the business of manufacturing engineering components, sub-assemblies, products and rendering of contract manufacturing services to various industries.

Awards and Accreditations:

• 2005: Received the “Star Performer Award” in bearings, gears, gearing and driving elements & parts (medium enterprise) from EEPC India.
• 2009: Received “Star Performer Award” in bearings, gears, gearing and driving elements & parts (large enterprise) from EEPC India.
• 2011: Received “Star Performer Award” for miscellaneous general purpose machinery (large enterprise) from EEPC India.
• 2011: Received “Best Quality Performance Award (Auto Division)” from Mahindra & Mahindra Limited.
• 2011: Received “Certificate of Recognition for Quality” from GE.
• 2012: Received “Sanjeevani Award in Farm Division” from Mahindra & Mahindra Limited.
• 2012: Received “Excellent Supplier Award” from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Printing & Packaging Machinery Limited.
• 2013: Received “President Award in Auto Division” from Mahindra & Mahindra Limited.
• 2014: Received “Certificate of Excellence” for “Best Supplier - Quality 2013” by GE.
• 2016: Received “Supply Chain Transformation Award” by Cummins.
• 2017: Received “Certificate of Appreciation” for outstanding support as strategic supplier partner from GE Energy Connections.
• 2017: Received “India Direct Supplier of the Year Award” from Cummins.
• 2017: Received “Recognition for long-standing association” by Royal Enfield.
• 2018: Received “Appreciation for Best Overall Performance Award” by Siemens.
• 2019: Received “Award for Quality” from Tata Motors at Annual Supplier Conference 2018.
• 2019: Received “Award for Best Quality” from Escorts group at Suppliers Meet 2018.
• 2019: Received “Recognition of Supply Chain Partnership” by Royal Enfield at Supplier Meet 2018.
• 2019: Received “Certificate of Appreciation” for persistent efforts in maintaining higher levels of  capability and performance and being in Quad A for quarter 3 of Fiscal 2019 by Ashok Leyland.
• 2020: Received “Best Product Development Performance - Furio” at Mahindra Supplier Excellence  Awards.
• 2020: Received “Quality Excellence Award” at TATA Motors Annual Supplier Conference 2019.
• 2020: Received “Quality Excellence Award” at GE India Supplier Conference.
• 2020: Received “Annual Supplier Conference Award” by JCB.
• 2020: Received recognition award from the Principal Commissioner of GST & Central Excise Coimbatore.
• 2021: Received “Certificate of Appreciation” from Siemens for zero defect quality culture and  qualification for “Gold” category for performance in Fiscal 2020.
• 2022-23: The Company has received Significant Contribution Award - Warehouse Completion - FY2023 from NDR Vanshil
• 2022-23: Best Quality Performance Award - Farm Division - FY2023
• 2022-23: Annual Commodity Award - Casting - Farm Division - FY2023
• 2022-23: Special Appreciation Award- XUV 700 - FY2023
• 2022-23: Special Appreciation Award- YUVO TECH+ - FY2023 from Mahindra & Mahindra.
• 2023: Annual Supplier Conference – “Ability Going Extra Mile - 2023” from TATA Motors
• 2023: Appreciation Award for the service towards construction of Aurolab Warehouse – 2023 from Aurolab Warehouse
• 2023: Annual Commodity Award - Casting and Forging and Special Appreciation Award- Scorpio-N from Mahindra & Mahindra
• 2024: Outstanding Quality Performance Award – 2024
• 2024: Supplier Excellence Recognition Award – 2024
• 2024: Appreciation & Best Supplier Award - 2024
• 2024: Appreciation for Excellent Support in Component Supply - 2024
• 2024: Entrepreneur & Leadership Award - 2024
• 2025: Appreciation of Development Award - Mstar Crankcase – 2025 from Mahindra & Mahindra
• 2025: Best Supplier Award – 2025 from TAFE Motor
• 2025: Supplier Recognition Award – Collaboration, Partnership, and Commitment from GE Vernova T&D India
• 2025: Hero Partner of the Year – 2025
• 2025: CII Scale Award 2025

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