It is reported that Bharat Heavy Electricals has signed a technology transfer agreement for manufacture of large size Forgings for Turbines and Generators up to 1,000 MW rating with Sheffield Forgemasters International of UK.

The 10 year partnership to develop power generation forgings in the sub continent will see transfer of specialist technology and engineering knowledge from the Sheffield-based manufacturer to BHEL.

Mr BP Rao CMD of BHEL said that “We are delighted to be working with Sheffield Forgemasters on this exciting project and the agreement will prove vital in supporting the power generation equipment manufacturing strategies of BHEL. Forgemasters is a world renowned company and we have always admired the high standard of work they do. We are all looking forward to initiating what I’m sure will be a wonderful project for both companies.”

Mr Graham Honeyman CEO of Sheffield Forgemasters said that “This arrangement with BHEL is a great step forward and reinforces an already strong trading partnership between Forgemasters and India.”