Our Journey
Our Journey
From a Single Turning Center to a Precision Engineering Partner of Choice
VIPRA India began its journey in 1991 with a simple yet powerful vision—to deliver world-class CNC machined components with uncompromising quality and technical precision. What started with a single machine has transformed into a multi-unit, globally certified company serving some of the most demanding industrial sectors.
Each year has marked a significant step forward—be it through technological upgrades, quality certifications, or industry recognitions. Here’s a glimpse into our journey of growth, innovation, and engineering excellence:
A Journey Driven by Vision
From a single-unit precision machining company established in 1991 to a multi-plant global manufacturing partner, VIPRA’s journey reflects steady and purposeful growth built on engineering excellence and long-term customer relationships. Over the years, the company has consistently adopted advanced technologies, strengthened its quality systems, expanded into international markets, and diversified into sub-assemblies and value-added manufacturing. This evolution represents not just expansion, but a continuous commitment to raising standards, embracing innovation, and contributing meaningfully to customer success while maintaining sustainable and stable financial growth.
- 1991 – 2000Foundation
Building the Manufacturing Foundation
VIPRA began its journey in 1991 with the establishment of the company and steadily expanded its machining capabilities with the addition of CNC Turning Centres, Vertical Machining Centres (VMCs), and Horizontal Machining Centres (HMCs).
- 2000 – 2010Certification & Global Entry
Strengthening Quality & Entering Global Markets
The company achieved ISO 9001:2000 certification and secured its first direct export order from the USA. VIPRA further strengthened its quality systems with TS 16949:2002 certification and expanded its inspection capabilities with the addition of a Carl Zeiss CMM and other CNC machines.
- 2010 – 2015Technology Advancement
Expanding Advanced Machining Capabilities
VIPRA continued to invest in advanced manufacturing technology with the addition of Doosan Turnmill 280M and VC430 VMC, along with vertical turret lathe (VTL) capabilities. The company also participated in the BOSCH–UNIDO Cluster Program, strengthening its focus on process and operational excellence.
- 2015 – 2020Strategic Expansion
Diversifying Capabilities & Expanding Operations
This phase marked significant capability expansion with the opening of a new unit at Mulbagal, investment in a Zeiss Contour Measuring Machine, and the addition of the Integrex i300 and Tsugami multipurpose machining capabilities. In 2019, VIPRA secured its first assembly order from Europe for industrial pumps.
- 2020 – 2024Capacity & Assembly Expansion
Building Capacity for New Opportunities
VIPRA expanded its manufacturing footprint with the opening of Unit 3 at Tumkur for contract manufacturing. The company added eight VMC machines for new projects, along with a Fanuc Robo Drill and Carl Zeiss CMM at Unit 2, strengthening both production capacity and inspection capabilities.
- 2025 – 2026Advanced Manufacturing
Entering the Next Generation of Manufacturing
VIPRA expanded into additive manufacturing with the opening of Unit 4 for 3D printing. The company further enhanced its quality and machining capabilities with the addition of a Mitutoyo CMM, automatic inspection systems for machining, Renishaw probe technology, and a Mazak Integrex, one turn-mill centre and one VTL.