Turnkey Solution FFG Secures Major Project from India

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MAG IAS GmbH (MAG), a company of the Fair Friend Group (FFG), has received a major order to deliver a turnkey production line for railway axles in India.

Horizontal VDF Boehringer VDF T turning centers enable cost-effective finish machining of railway axles with the highest precision in a single setup.(Image: FFG)
Horizontal VDF Boehringer VDF T turning centers enable cost-effective finish machining of railway axles with the highest precision in a single setup.
(Image: FFG)

The highly automated line is designed for the annual production of 60,000 railway axles and will be installed at the new plant of Jupiter Tatravagonka Railwheel Factory Pvt. Ltd. (JTRWF) in Khurda, Odisha.

The turnkey solution is valued in the double-digit million-euro range and includes a complete machining and inspection line based on state-of-the-art manufacturing technology. At the heart of the system are high-precision VDF Boehringer VDF 450 4T horizontal turning centers, as well as comprehensive automation solutions, including marking and measurement stations, fixtures for visual final inspection, and a central plant control system with continuous system monitoring and component tracking.

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FFG is proud to be part of this groundbreaking infrastructure project. Our technological expertise and turnkey solutions make us the ideal partner for JTRWF's local and international goals— both in terms of product quality and sustainability.

Dr. Sebastian Schöning, CEO of the Fair Friend Group

"FFG is proud to be part of this groundbreaking infrastructure project," says Dr. Sebastian Schöning, CEO of the Fair Friend Group. "Our technological expertise and turnkey solutions make us the ideal partner for JTRWF's local and international goals—both in terms of product quality and sustainability."

The entire line is designed for high flexibility and energy efficiency. Four different axle types can be manufactured with minimal retooling effort. MAG relies on a digital twin of the system as well as extensive 3D simulations for planning, commissioning, and optimization. By pre-calculating energy consumption in various operating scenarios, resource-efficient manufacturing is enabled.

Implementation is carried out in close cooperation with the Indian subsidiary MAG IAS India Industrial Automation Systems Pvt. Ltd.

With the newly established site in Khurda, we ensure that JTRWF receives comprehensive technical support at the highest level. Our team will manage the machines of our own brands as well as provide service for third-party components.

Dr. Sebastian Schöning, CEO of the Fair Friend Group

With this project, MAG once again underscores its role as a leading provider of complex manufacturing systems for the rail industry. The collaboration with JTRWF demonstrates how seamless automation, digital planning, and global service expertise can lead to sustainable solutions in international rail vehicle manufacturing. Approximately 50 percent of the production capacity is intended for export—a clear signal of the project's international focus and the competitiveness of the location.

Production in Khurda is planned for the third quarter of 2026. Until then, MAG will support all steps—from final system integration to the qualification of the operating and maintenance teams on site.

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