JAROS Industries Pvt. Ltd., with a capacity to manufacture over 50 large metal tube and pipe finishing machines annually, supplies to more than 20 countries, including regions across the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Europe, Africa, and North America. In an exclusive interview with Tube & Pipe India, Mr. K.J. James, Founder and Director, Jaros Industries Pvt. Ltd., highlighted a significant milestone-the successful commissioning of India’s first fully automatic heavy-duty drawbench having a 250-tonne pulling load capacity, integrating in-line pointing and straightening units within a single automated setup. To support its growth trajectory, the company is also establishing a new 80,000 sq. ft. hi-tech manufacturing facility, equipped with robotics, advanced CNC machinery, and automated assembly lines, aimed at doubling production capacity and significantly reducing lead times.

Tube & Pipe India: Please elaborate on the journey, crucial milestones and success story of your company.

K.J. James: Founded in 1985 by me, JAROS was built on the foundation of delivering reliable, economical, and durable metal tube finishing solutions. Over the past four decades, we’ve transformed from a single-man initiative into one of the most trusted, innovative, and geographically diversified metal processing equipment manufacturers in India and beyond. Some of the key milestones that define our journey are as follow:

In 1985, JAROS was established in Vapi, Gujarat, with a vision to offer robust industrial solutions, tailored to the growing demands of the Indian manufacturing sector. In 1995, we expanded into tube drawing, pointing, and cutting machines, making our mark in both ferrous and non-ferrous processing.

In 2000, we crossed 500+ installations across India, becoming the preferred partner to major industrial houses and paving our way for domestic leadership. Further in 2010, we successfully entered international markets including Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Europe—backed by strong service support and performance reliability.

In 2015, we entered into smart engineering and automation by integrating servo technology, real-time monitoring, and predictive maintenance to align with Industry 4.0 practices.

Recently, in 2024, we marked a major milestone in innovation by successfully manufacturing and commissioning India’s first automatic heavy-duty drawbench with a 250-tonne pulling load capacity that seamlessly integrated with in-line pointing and straightening units—all within a single automated system. This development marks a historic leap in indigenous engineering capabilities and positions JAROS at the forefront of heavy-duty metal forming technology in the country.

Presently, our products are installed in over 20 countries, and we continue to expand both our technological horizons and global footprint. Our success lies not just in innovation, but in the trust we’ve consistently earned from clients who return to us decade after decade. As we look to the future, we remain committed to pushing boundaries—through advanced R&D, sustainable practices, and a customer-first approach that defines who we are and what we stand for.

TPI: Tell us about your offerings and portfolio for the production of tubes and pipes.

KJJ: At JAROS, we specialize in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of metal tube and pipe finishing equipment—with a strong focus on delivering precision, durability, and long-term reliability.

Our product portfolio includes tube straightening machines that help us achieve high precision in straightness and roundness of tubes and bars. It is available in both 6-roll and 10-roll configurations to suit various materials and diameters. Our push pointing machines are designed for accurate and force-controlled tube-end reduction, and are ideal for drawbench feeding and seamless tube processing. The hydraulic squeeze pointing machines are a compact and an efficient solution for heavy-wall tubes or non-standard pointing operations.

Our swaging machines are used for cold forming of pipe ends, diameter reduction, or surface finishing with high accuracy and repeatability. Our drawbench machines (both manual and automatic) include our latest 250-tonnes automatic heavy-duty drawbench, integrated with in-line pointing and straightening, which is India’s first-of- its-kind, and is commissioned in 2024.

Our tube hydrotesting machines are high-pressure testing benches that ensure tube integrity and compliance with global quality standards like API, ASTM, and IS. And finally our section straightening machines are built for structural sections, flats, and profiles, delivering tight tolerances and uniformity across lengths.

All our machines are manufactured in-house entirely, which gives us complete control over quality, precision, and customisation. This also allows us to ensure that spare parts are always readily available for all our equipment, thereby minimising downtime and maintaining production continuity for our customers.

In addition to machinery, we also provide complete plant integration support for our customers, setting up or upgrading tube and pipe production lines. This includes technical consultation, customised layout design, installation and commissioning, operator training, and after-sales support.

‘‘We are strengthening our presence in high-potential export markets like Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Europe with localized service hubs.’’

TPI: What are your USPs that sets you apart from your competitors? Why do tube and pipe manufacturers prefer using your products?

KJJ: At JAROS, our unique selling propositions (USPs) are deeply rooted in our experience, engineering capabilities, and customer-centric approach. This is what sets us apart from our peers.

We have integrated engineering excellence by manufacturing and commissioning India’s first heavy-duty automatic drawbench with a pulling capacity of 250-tonne, integrated with pointing and straightening units — all in one system. This reflects our ability to deliver next-generation, high-capacity equipment with unmatched efficiency.

Our 100% in-house manufacturing is another critical and defining factor for our company. Every critical component of our machines is manufactured in-house with precision. This ensures total control over quality, faster production cycles, readily available spare parts, and long-term reliability for clients.

With 40 years of expertise, our legacy speaks through the performance and durability of our machines operating across India and globally. Clients trust us not just for machines, but for long-term partnerships. We have strong machine reliability and low machine maintenance. Our machines are known for rugged build quality, minimal downtime, and long life cycles, designed to run efficiently in demanding industrial environments.

We provide customized, client-specific solutions. With every customer having unique requirements, we offer custom-engineered solutions for various tube diameters, materials, and end-use applications, making our equipment ideal for both ferrous and non-ferrous industries. We ensure prompt after-sales support. Our well-structured support system ensures quick turnaround for service requests and parts. We understand that production delays are costly, and we work strenuously to prevent it.

Our clients choose JAROS because they know that we push our boundaries in engineering, delivering machines that are reliable, durable, and future-ready. We offer in-house manufacturing for maximum precision and faster spare availability, customizing every solution to fit exact industrial requirements.

We back every product with 40 years of experience and responsive service support. In a competitive industry, our customers don’t just want a machine, they want a partner who thinks ahead, builds ahead and stays a step ahead. That’s what JAROS stands for.

TPI: Briefly tell us about your manufacturing locations and production capacities for technologies related to the tubes and pipes industry.

KJJ: JAROS operates two fully-equipped manufacturing facilities, both located in Vapi, Gujarat, a major industrial hub known for engineering excellence.

At our primary manufacturing unit, JAROS, we handle complete machine design and fabrication, assembly and quality testing, in-house precision machines using CNCs, VMCs, and other high-tech equipment and final inspection and dispatch.
Our second unit, Jaros Mech Industries, supports component manufacturing, fabrication of heavy-duty structural frames, and expansion of machine capacity as per demand.

Our combined infrastructure enables us to manufacture a wide range of metal tube and pipe finishing equipment, including tube and section straightening machines, hydraulic and push pointing machines, swaging machines, high-pressure hydro-testing machines, heavy-duty draw benches (up to 250 tons pulling load), and custom integrated finishing lines. We have the capacity to produce 50+ large machines annually, depending on type and size, along with sufficient bandwidth for spares, exports, and custom orders.

Our facilities are equipped for end-to-end production, from raw material to fully tested machinery. This gives us full control over quality, delivery, and scalability, making us a reliable partner for both standard and tailored production lines in the tubes and pipes industry.

‘‘Our facilities are equipped for end-to-end production, from raw material to fully tested machinery. This gives us full control over quality, delivery, and scalability, making us a reliable partner for both standard and tailored production lines in the tubes and pipes industry.’’

TPI: Tell us about your vast clientele in India and globally, catering to the tubes and pipes sector. Tell us about your market footprint.

KJJ: At JAROS, our client base reflects our 40 years of trust, performance, and results. We cater extensively to the tubes and pipes industry, both in India and abroad, serving manufacturers in automotive, oil and gas, infrastructure, heat exchangers, stainless steel, and green hydrogen-based steel sectors.

We are proud to be associated with some of the most respected names in the Indian metal industry, including Jindal Saw Limited, Ratnamani Metals & Tubes, Sandvik Asia Private Limited, Goodluck India Limited, Rashmi Green Hydrogen Steel, Global Seamless Tubes & Pipes Private Limited, Mehta Group, Remi Group, Nuclear Fuel Complex India and numerous MSMEs and OEM-based precision tube manufacturers.

Our equipment is installed across major industrial regions of India, with strong representation in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Punjab, Telangana, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha.

JAROS has successfully supplied and commissioned its machinery in more than 20 countries, including Middle East: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman and more; Southeast Asia: Vietnam, Singapore, Indonesia and more; Europe: Italy, Switzerland, Poland and more; Africa: South Africa, Nigeria, Sudan and more; and North America: United States Of America and more.

Our global clients value our proven machine durability in harsh environments, end-to-end support including installation and operator training, custom engineering solutions tailored to local plant needs, and ready availability of spares through our in-house manufacturing system.

What sets us apart is our repeat orders. Many of our clients have partnered with us on multiple projects due to the consistency of our product performance and service. We offer cross-sector relevance, whether it’s ferrous, non-ferrous, stainless steel, or emerging sectors like green hydrogen steel. Our solutions deliver consistent results.

In summary, JAROS is not just a machine manufacturer, we are a trusted engineering partner to our clients across India and around the world, delivering solutions that stand the test of time.

TPI: What developments and innovations are you inheriting in your plants and technology for the tubes & pipes industry?

KJJ: At JAROS, innovation is at the core of our growth strategy. We actively implement advanced technologies across our machines and processes to meet the evolving demands of the tubes and pipes industry.

Some of the key developments that we’re focusing on are smart automation and robotics which includes integration of robotic handling systems in our new facility to boost safety, accuracy, and speed; automated material flow systems to reduce manual intervention and handling time; Industry 4.0 ready equipment that facilitates real-time load monitoring, servo controls, and data logging across our drawbenches and straightening machines; predictive maintenance and remote diagnostics for minimum downtime; advanced R&D for product integration and custom design capability to combine multiple operations into one seamless line, increasing efficiency and reducing operational cost; and sustainable manufacturing such as adoption of energy-efficient motors, optimized hydraulics, and process waste reduction systems to enhance our operational efficiency with optimal resource utilisation.

TPI: How do you foresee the future of the tubes and pipes industry? What, according to you, are the factors which are expected to fuel the growth of this sector?

KJJ: The tubes and pipes industry is entering a high-growth phase driven by infrastructure expansion, the renewable energy boom, and global supply chain shifts.

The demands are rising in sectors like urban development, hydrogen pipelines, EVs, and smart water systems. At the same time, the industry is evolving, moving toward automated, high-precision, and Industry 4.0 ready production.

With supply chains diversifying away from China, India is emerging as a global manufacturing hub, and companies like JAROS offering integrated, intelligent, and durable solutions are well-positioned to lead this transformation. The future belongs to those who combine engineering excellence with automation and global agility. And that’s exactly where JAROS is heading for.

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TPI: What are your future plans?

KJJ: Our future plans are focused on three core areas: global expansion, smart manufacturing, and innovation leadership.
We are strengthening our presence in high-potential export markets like Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Europe with localized service hubs.

We are also setting up a new 80,000 square feet hi-tech facility equipped with robotics, advanced CNCs, and automated assembly lines to double production capacity and shorten lead times.

We are also investing in R&D to deliver Industry 4.0 ready equipment, modular systems, and energy-efficient solutions to meet the next-gen needs of the tube and pipe industry. Our goal is to position JAROS as a global technology leader, and not just a machine builder.

‘‘We are investing in R&D to deliver Industry 4.0 ready equipment, modular systems, and energy-efficient solutions to meet the next-gen needs of the tube and pipe industry.’’