• New Factories, New Partnerships, Same Commitment to Quality

Bangalore. 17 February 2025. At Aero India 2025, Integrated Manufacturing Precision Limited (IAMPL) made waves as a leading aero engine component manufacturer. Founded as a joint venture between Rolls Royce and HAL, IAMPL has grown into a trusted supplier for leading engine manufacturers worldwide, including General Electric (GE) and Pratt & Whitney. With a commitment to quality, safety, and innovation, IAMPL is not just serving global aviation giants but also strengthening India’s role as a key player in the global aerospace supply chain. In this exclusive interview, Seenivasan Balasubramanian, the CEO of  IAMPL, shares the company’s journey, growth plans and vision for the future with Aviation & Defence Universe (ADU).

ADU. Can you start by telling us about IAMPL and what brings you to the show this year?

Seenivasan Balasubramanian. IAMPL has been at the forefront of aero engine component manufacturing for the past 12 years. We are a key supplier to Rolls Royce, producing highly specialised components for their commercial and defence jet engines. In addition, we’ve recently started working with other global engine manufacturers, including GE and Pratt & Whitney. Aero India is a great platform to meet our customers, partners, and suppliers, and showcase India’s growing capabilities in aerospace manufacturing.

ADU. Is IAMPL’s focus primarily on India, or are you serving global markets as well?

Seenivasan Balasubramanian. It’s a global business. While our manufacturing facilities are in Bangalore and Hosur, we export our components to Rolls Royce’s global supply chain. Our parts go to MRO facilities in India, Singapore, Hong Kong, and across the world. We support all Trent engines used in large commercial aircraft and also business jet engines. Our vision has always been ‘Make in India for the World’.

ADU. You mentioned expanding your facilities post-COVID. Can you elaborate on that?

Seenivasan Balasubramanian. During COVID, we used the slowdown to develop new components for Rolls Royce. When demand rebounded, we had new capabilities ready, which helped us more than double our business. By 2021, we realised we would outgrow our existing capacity. In 2022, we began building a new factory in Hosur, which was completed in just 10 months. In the next 10 months, we industrialised 22 new components. This speed, combined with consistent quality, demonstrates India’s potential in advanced manufacturing.

ADU. What’s the scale of your current operations in India?

Seenivasan Balasubramanian. We have a mid-sized setup, with about 400 employees across two facilities—one at Bangalore’s HAL Aerospace Park and another in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. Both facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art technology and focus heavily on quality and safety.

ADU. How much of your supply chain is Indian, and how much is global?

Seenivasan Balasubramanian. It’s a balanced mix. We source forgings from HAL’s forging division, along with C-class parts from Indian suppliers. However, some specialised materials still come from Europe, the UK, the US, and China. As local capabilities improve, we expect to increase our Indian sourcing.

ADU. With current restrictions on Chinese components, do you see this impacting your business?

Seenivasan Balasubramanian. On the contrary, we see this as an opportunity. We always look at challenges as opportunities to develop local capabilities and enhance our supply chain resilience.

ADU. You’ve mentioned safety and quality several times. How do you ensure these standards?

Seenivasan Balasubramanian. Safety and zero defects are at the core of our operations. In 2024, we had zero safety incidents, and it was the first year with zero concessions from Rolls Royce—a significant achievement. Our parts are installed in engines flying on Airbus A350, A330, Boeing 787, A380, and business jets, so quality and reliability are non-negotiable. Our motto is: Take the Best, Make it Better.

ADU. How do you train your workforce to achieve these high standards?

Seenivasan Balasubramanian. Our training process starts nine months before a person even touches a machine. New hires—whether fresh graduates or lateral recruits—undergo theoretical and behavioural training, covering technical skills, safety, soft skills, and code of conduct. Once trained, they take a certification test, after which they are authorised to work independently. We also use digital technologies to ensure traceability, process control, and training updates.

ADU. You mentioned digital transformation. Can you elaborate on how you use technology?

Seenivasan Balasubramanian. Our factories are paperless, with digital twins tracking every component from raw material to delivery. We use AI and image processing to assist in inspection and decision-making. This digital backbone allows us to provide complete traceability within seconds, even for parts delivered 10 years ago. It’s a critical tool for maintaining high-quality standards.

ADU. IAMPL originally focused on Rolls Royce. What led you to expand to GE and Pratt & Whitney?

Seenivasan Balasubramanian. Rolls Royce and HAL, our shareholders, encouraged us to diversify. Their vision was to make IAMPL a global aerospace leader, serving the entire industry, not just one customer. They saw this as a way to enhance our capabilities and strengthen India’s global footprint. Today, we are proud to support multiple OEMs, and our employees take pride in knowing their work powers aircraft all over the world.

ADU. What’s next for IAMPL as you enter your next growth phase?

Seenivasan Balasubramanian. We call this Chapter 2 for IAMPL. Our goal is to sustain our zero-defect, zero-incident performance, expand partnerships, and become a centre of excellence for aero engine components. We have a bigger responsibility now—to our investors, customers, employees, and to India’s vision of self-reliance in aerospace manufacturing. We’re fully committed to making this vision a reality.

As India’s aerospace manufacturing sector evolves, IAMPL stands out as a shining example of excellence, innovation, and global competitiveness. With world-class facilities, a highly trained workforce, cutting-edge technology, and deep partnerships with global engine giants, IAMPL embodies the spirit of Make in India for the World. By combining quality, safety, and speed, and embracing digital transformation, IAMPL is poised to play a leading role in India’s aerospace supply chain for years to come.

As Told to Sangeeta Saxena