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Grind Master Machines Pvt Ltd is an Indian manufacturing company specializing in high-precision surface finishing and deburring machines. Founded in 1984 by Milind and Mohini Kelkar, the company has grown from a small-scale operation in a garage to a global supplier with over 5,500 installations worldwide.
History
[edit]Grind Master was established in 1984 in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. The company's early products included cookware polishing machines for local manufacturers. Over the decades, Grind Master has pioneered developments in superfinishing, deburring, and robotic metal finishing.
Key milestones:
1996 – Collaboration with VSM Germany for coated abrasives
2000 – Joint venture with Lippert for polishing tools
2001 – Won Best Design Award at IMTEX for Superfinishing Machine
2017 – Acquisition of SPMS, France (operation closed in 2021)
2019 – Establishment of Grind Master North America in Michigan, USA (closed in 2023)
Founders and Leadership
[edit]Milind Kelkar – Chairman and Managing Director, responsible for technical innovations.
Mohini Kelkar – Director, Business Development, with strategic leadership in growth.
Sameer Kelkar – CEO and R&D Head, author of the company’s history book "Garage to Global".
Products and Solutions
[edit]Grind Master’s offerings include:
NANOFINISH – Superfinishing/microfinishing machines
METALFINISH – Centerless belt grinding and finishing
DEBURR – Conveyorized deburring systems
Specialized abrasives and licensed technologies
Technology and Innovation
[edit]Grind Master has a robust R&D facility and has developed over 100 innovations, with more than 30 patents. Their 10,000 sq.m. manufacturing facility in Aurangabad supports customized, modular technology for diverse applications.
Global Presence
[edit]Grind Master has a presence in Europe, North America, and Asia. It maintains an office in China and partnerships in Germany and the UK.
Industries Served
[edit]Grind Master’s machines serve industries such as:
Automotive
Bearings
General and Heavy Engineering
Metal Industry
Partnerships and Collaborations
[edit]The company has worked with international firms including:
VSM Germany (coated abrasives)
Lippert (polishing tools)
IMPCO USA (crankshaft and camshaft microfinishing)
Awards and Recognition
[edit]1988 – G.S. Parkhe Industrial Merit Prize, MCCI
2001 – Best Design Award at IMTEX
2015–2022 – EEPC Star Performer for Exports
2016 – CII Innovation Award
2021 – IMTMA Exporter Award
2025 – Best Design Award at IMTEX for Bearing Raceway Finishing Machines
Events and Milestones
[edit]1984 – Founded in Aurangabad
1993 – Establishment of a new manufacturing facility
2003 – Collaboration with IMPCO USA
2014 – Office opened in China
2017 – Acquisition of SPMS, France
2024- – Participation in IMTEX Forming, Bangalore
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
[edit]Grind Master supports afforestation, sustainable manufacturing practices, and eco-friendly operations.
See Also
[edit]Machine Tool Industry in India
References
[edit]Industrial Product Finder – Company Profile
The Machinist – Articles on GM
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