A Legacy of Innovation and Strategic Growth

Kineco’s journey began with the production of industrial containers and chemical tanks. Over the past three decades, the company has evolved into a high-technology composites powerhouse, thanks to strategic joint ventures and collaborations with leading Indian and global firms. These partnerships have enabled Kineco to adopt international best practices, integrate advanced materials like carbon fibre and epoxy, and deliver mission-critical components for defence and aerospace applications.

Notable contributions include:

• Indigenous Sonar Domes for naval platforms
• Carbon fibre heliportable bridges for rapid deployment
• Composite radomes for AEWACS aircraft
• Submarine model fabrication for defence R&D

Kineco’s commitment to India’s “Make in India” initiative has positioned it as a trusted supplier for the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and other strategic programmes.

Current Capabilities and Global Reach

Today, Kineco operates a world-class manufacturing facility in Goa, serving clients across telecom, railways, defence, and aerospace. Its product portfolio spans:

• Rail coach interiors and aerodynamic front ends
• Composite pressure vessels for corrosive environments
• Lightweight, high-strength aircraft components

Kineco’s recent multi-million-dollar contract with GKN Aerospace marks a major milestone in its aerospace journey. The agreement involves the manufacture and supply of composite components—potentially including carbon fibre and epoxy housings for aircraft engines. GKN Aerospace supplies major OEMs such as Boeing, Airbus, Safran, and Lockheed Martin, making this partnership a gateway to global aerospace supply chains.

Kineco has also supplied parts for the Boeing P-8 Poseidon and Safran Engines for the A320neo, and was recently recognised by BAE Systems for its role in meeting defence offset obligations for the M777 programme.

Strategic Potential for FAC Members

For FAC members and UK-based advanced manufacturers, Kineco represents a compelling partner:

• Proven expertise in high-margin, high-performance composites
• Access to India’s growing aerospace and defence ecosystem
• Scalable production capacity and export readiness
• Alignment with sustainability goals through lightweight materials and fuel-efficient designs

With a projected ₹4,000 crore revenue over the next five years and a ₹3,000 crore order book, Kineco is actively expanding its footprint in global markets. Its agility, engineering depth, and commitment to quality make it an ideal collaborator for OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and innovation-driven SMEs.

Looking Ahead

As aerospace and advanced manufacturing continue to evolve, partnerships like those with Kineco will be critical to building resilient, sustainable, and globally competitive supply chains. FAC looks forward to supporting member engagement with Kineco and fostering cross-border collaboration that drives innovation and growth.

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Kineco Acquires TRB Lightweight Structures, UK

PRESS RELEASE 

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Kineco Acquires TRB Lightweight Structures, UK – Strengthening Global

Rail business strategy & product portfolio. 

Goa, India / Huntingdon, UK – September 02, 2025 — Kineco Group, a leading Indian company specializing in advanced composite solutions, for aerospace , defence , rail & renewable energy market , announced today , the acquisition of TRB Lightweight Structures Ltd (TRBLS), based in Huntingdon, United Kingdom. This acquisition is a key milestone for Kineco Global Rail, the flagship rail business of Kineco Group, and reinforces its strategy to become a global leader in turnkey rail interior systems. 

TRB, with over 70 years of expertise in manufacturing lightweight components, is a trusted supplier to leading rolling stock manufacturers in Europe and Asia. The acquisition builds on Kineco’s December 2024 acquisition of Semvac A/S, a premier European brand in railway sanitation systems, marking another step in consolidating marquee brands under the Kineco Global Rail umbrella. 

Mr. Shekhar Sardessai, Chairman & Managing Director of Kineco Group, commented: 

“The acquisition of TRB Lightweight Structures is aligned specifically to the long-term strategic roadmap of our rail-focused brand—Kineco Global Rail. TRB’s legacy and deep expertise in lightweight rail interiors make it a perfect strategic fit. Importantly, both TRB and Semvac combined will now be able to ride on the back of Kineco Global Rail’s large engineering and manufacturing infrastructure in Goa, India, which is entirely dedicated to the rail interiors market. This synergy will help us achieve scale, competitiveness, and customer reach across global markets. I wholeheartedly welcome the TRB team into the Kineco family.” 

Expressing his optimism on the promising future for TRB under this new partnership, Paul Colquitt, Managing Director of TRB Lightweight Structures Ltd said: 

“This new chapter with Kineco allows us to focus our energy and resources on the rail sector, where our expertise and heritage are strongest. Together, we will build on TRB’s reputation for quality and innovation to deliver even greater value to our customers worldwide." 

Kineco and TRB were introduced and advised on this transaction by Mr. Pravin S. Mistry, Global CEO of PREA Ltd. (www.prea.co.uk) based in Manchester, England. 

TRB will continue to operate under its existing brand identity, retaining its leadership and manufacturing footprint in the UK. With access to Kineco Global Rail’s vertically integrated platform, TRB will be better positioned to expand its offerings, improve efficiencies, and enter new geographies.