### **Overview** **Century Extrusions Limited (CEL)**, incorporated in **1988**, is one of India’s leading and longest-operating **pure-play aluminium extrusion manufacturers**. With over **37 years of operational heritage**, the company has established itself as a **Tier-I supplier** to critical industries including automotive, power transmission & distribution (T&D), defense, aerospace, infrastructure, and renewable energy. Headquartered in **Kolkata, West Bengal**, CEL operates a **fully integrated manufacturing facility in Kharagpur**, strategically positioned near major primary aluminium suppliers. Under the leadership of **Mr. Vikram Jhunjhunwala** and the recent transition to next-generation leadership with **Mr. Shivanshu Jhunjhunwala** assuming the role of **Chairman & Managing Director in 2025**, the company is driving a strategic transformation under the vision of **"Century Extrusion Version 2.0."** CEL is recognized for its brand promise of **“Engineered with Excellence”**, delivering **customized, high-precision aluminium profiles** with consistent quality, technical reliability, and on-time delivery. --- ### **Core Business & Segments** CEL operates in two key business segments: 1. **Manufacture of Aluminium Extruded Products** 2. **Manufacture of Power Transmission & Distribution (T&D) Hardware** The company serves over **500 customers**, many retained for decades, with **low customer concentration risk** (top 5 customers account for ~19% of sales on average). It maintains a **diversified revenue base** across sectors, ensuring resilience and scalable growth. --- ### **Manufacturing & Capabilities** #### **Integrated Facility – Kharagpur, West Bengal** - **Installed Production Capacity:** 15,000 metric tons per annum (MTPA), with plans to expand to **24,000 MTPA by FY 2025–26** via a **brownfield expansion** project. - **Actual Production:** 13,433 MT (FY 2024–25), indicating **underutilized capacity** and room for growth. - **Key Infrastructure:** - Three extrusion presses (including a 2,700 MT press), with two imported (Japan) and one indigenous. - Multiple high-tonnage extrusion lines, laser-guided cutting, automated powder coating (6,000 MT/year), and solutionizing furnace with drop quench for heat-treated alloys. - **In-house cast house** producing 6-, 7-, and 9-foot billets in alloys from **1xxx to 7xxx series**. - **In-house die manufacturing unit** using **Mastercam and Q-FORM simulation software**, CNC vertical machining centers. - **Die Inventory:** Over **4,500 dies**, enabling production of **3,000+ distinct profiles**, with rapid prototyping (3–6 weeks). #### **Post-Extrusion & Value-Added Capabilities** - Laser marking, block cutting, anodizing, powder coating, texturing. - Cold drawing of rods, bars, and wires in round/hexagonal forms. - Machining, welding (argon & arc), and assembly of T&D hardware. - Production of **value-added components** such as: - **ABS/ESC brackets** - **Fuel rail systems** - **Battery enclosures (for EVs)** - **Motor housings** - **Heat sinks** - **Busbars** - **Bundle spacers, vibration dampers, clamp connectors** --- ### **Market Position & Strategic Focus** #### **Customer Base & Applications** CEL supplies **safety- and mission-critical components** to: - **Top-tier OEMs** in automotive, EV, rail, and power infrastructure. - **Defense agencies** (e.g., detonator shells, tank navigation mattresses, grenade fuses). - **State Electricity Boards**, power utilities, and EPC contractors. #### **End-Use Sectors** - **Automotive & EVs:** Lightweighting solutions, battery enclosures, structural parts. - **Power & Infrastructure:** Conductors, busbars, T&D fittings, underground cable systems. - **Industrial & Engineering:** Heat sinks, machinery components, actuator bodies. - **Renewable Energy:** Solar mounting structures, solar panel frames. - **Mobility & Urban Transport:** Metro rail components, EV substructures. - **Defense & Aerospace:** High-strength, precision profiles for demanding applications. --- ### **Strategic Initiatives & Growth Roadmap** #### **Capacity Expansion** - **Brownfield Expansion (Kharagpur):** +9,000 MTPA (investment: ₹20 crores), increasing total capacity to **24,000 MTPA** by **FY 2026–27**. - Focus on **enhancing integration, operational agility, and scalability**. - Integration with existing systems ensures **minimal disruption** and supports **value-added manufacturing**. #### **Greenfield Project (Odisha)** - **MoU signed in Jan 2024** with **Government of Odisha** for a new manufacturing unit in **Jharsuguda**. - **Capacity:** 30,000 MTPA. - **Investment:** ₹1,600 crores. - **Expected to generate ~1,000 jobs**. - Marks a major step in **geographic diversification** and **long-term scalability**. #### **R&D & Innovation** - Focus on developing **new high-strength alloys** and **complex profiles** for automotive, aerospace, and defense. - Investment in **SAP ERP, CRM**, and digital systems for traceability, transparency, and customer engagement. - **NABL-accredited in-house quality lab** ensures compliance and consistency. --- ### **Quality & Certifications** CEL is committed to international standards and holds: - **ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001** - **IATF TS16949:2016** (awarded in 2025 – strengthens automotive supply chain integration) - **BIS (IS 733, IS 1285, IS 2673, IS 3965)** - **AkzoNobel Interpon D2000 series approval** The company adheres to strict tolerances and can exceed BIS standards per customer requirements. --- ### **Sales & Marketing** - **Pan-India Presence:** Sales and marketing offices in **Kolkata, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Jaipur, Indore, Faridabad, and Coimbatore**. - **Institutional Partnerships:** Long-term supply agreements with major automotive platforms, defense establishments, and public infrastructure agencies. - **Market Expansion:** Actively pursuing **urban mobility, renewable energy, and telecom infrastructure** segments. --- ### **Sustainability & ESG** - Aluminium’s **infinite recyclability** aligns with India’s **Net Zero 2070** vision and rising ESG mandates. - **Energy Efficiency Upgrades:** Transitioning from electric to **LPG-based systems** to reduce carbon footprint and operating costs. - Focus on **lightweighting in automotive and transport** to improve fuel efficiency and extend EV battery range. --- ### **Financial Highlights** - **Annual Revenue (FY 2024–25):** Exceeded **₹4,319.5 crores** (~₹43.2 billion). - Revenue growth milestones: - Crossed ₹2,000 crores in 2012 - Crossed ₹3,000 crores in 2022 - Strong order pipeline with **growing approvals from new customers** across high-growth sectors. --- ### **Competitive Advantages** - **One of India’s most integrated extrusion facilities** – from billet casting to end-product finishing. - **In-house die design & manufacturing** – enables fast turnaround and customization. - **Backward integration** reduces dependency and enhances cost control. - **Strong brand reputation & long-term OEM relationships**. - **Diversified product portfolio and customer base**. - **First-mover advantages**, over three decades of experience, and technical expertise.