Unimech to Acquire Hobel Bellows for ₹450 Cr, Expanding Aerospace Capabilities
Unimech Aerospace and Manufacturing Limited will invest up to ₹450 crore to acquire Hobel Bellows Co. through its subsidiary. Unimech will hold 24% and its subsidiary 76% in Hobel Bellows Private Limited. Hobel Bellows Co. reported ₹123.74 crore turnover in FY26. The acquisition aims to enhance capabilities in precision manufacturing for the aerospace sector and is expected to complete within 7 days.
The acquisition involves a significant investment of ₹450 crore and diversifies the company's product offerings and technological capabilities within the aerospace sector.
The acquisition is strategic, expanding the company's capabilities and moving it up the value chain, which is positive for future growth.
Unimech Aerospace and Manufacturing Limited, along with its wholly-owned subsidiary Innomech Aerospace Toolings Private Limited, has approved an investment of up to ₹450 crore for the acquisition of Hobel Bellows Co. The acquisition will be executed through Hobel Bellows Private Limited. Unimech Aerospace and Manufacturing Limited will acquire 24% of the shareholding in Hobel Bellows Private Limited, while Innomech Aerospace Toolings Private Limited will acquire the remaining 76%. Subsequently, Hobel Bellows Private Limited will acquire 99.99% of the partnership interest in Hobel Bellows Co.
Hobel Bellows Private Limited was incorporated on January 09, 2026, with a paid-up capital of ₹20,00,000. Hobel Bellows Co., registered on April 04, 2007, specializes in the manufacturing of metallic bellows and flexible tubing assemblies used in aerospace engines, turbomachinery, defence platforms, automotive engines, and industrial exhaust systems. For the financial year ended March 31, 2026, Hobel Bellows Co. reported a turnover of ₹123.74 crore. The company's turnover for the preceding two years were ₹117.25 crore (FY2024-25) and ₹100.99 crore (FY2023-24).
The acquisition aligns with Unimech's strategy to move up the value chain from precision machined components to engineered assemblies. It will provide access to advanced manufacturing technologies such as hydroforming, thin-wall metal forming, and precision TIG welding. The transaction is not a related party transaction, and none of the promoters or group companies have an interest in the acquired entity. The consideration will be paid in cash, with a total of ₹450 crore allocated as follows: ₹8 crore for equity shares (₹1.92 crore by Unimech Aerospace and Manufacturing Limited and ₹6.08 crore by Innomech Aerospace Toolings Private Limited), ₹55 crore for loans (entirely by Unimech Aerospace and Manufacturing Limited), and ₹387 crore for Compulsorily Convertible Debentures (₹148 crore by Unimech Aerospace and Manufacturing Limited and ₹239 crore by Innomech Aerospace Toolings Private Limited).
The completion of the acquisition is expected within 7 days from the announcement date of April 22, 2026. This strategic move is anticipated to enhance Unimech's capabilities in the precision manufacturing value chain within the aerospace sector.
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