ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS
CREATING IMPACT

A.T.E. is a multifaceted engineering group delivering world-class products, technologies, and sustainable solutions across diverse sectors. Our business is built on foundation of innovation, deep domain expertise, and long-standing partnerships grounded in trust and values.

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ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS
CREATING IMPACT

A.T.E. is a multifaceted engineering group delivering world-class products, technologies, and sustainable solutions across diverse sectors. Our business is built on foundation of innovation, deep domain expertise, and long-standing partnerships grounded in trust and values.

WHO WE ARE

A.T.E. Group is a diversified engineering group with strong manufacturing and system-integration capabilities. The Group delivers products, technologies, and turnkey solutions that support industrial operations where reliability, efficiency, and long-term performance are critical.

A.T.E. works closely with customers across process and infrastructure-linked industries, combining design expertise, in-house manufacturing in India, and global technology partnerships to address complex needs.

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WHAT WE DO

A.T.E. designs, supplies, and supports engineering solutions used across core industrial systems. Its capabilities include:

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Textile Engineering

Cutting edge machinery solutions for every textile process

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Precision Components

Parts and assemblies with very precise dimensional control for textile spinning & high-tech machinery

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Wastewater Treatment

Comprehensive solutions for wastewater treatment, recycling, and sludge management

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Intelligence of Things for Industry

Wisdom from data for sustainable growth and profits

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Cooling Solutions

Energy efficient,fresh air rich solutions for space and process cooling

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Safety, Health, and Environment for Packaging, Textiles, etc.

Register control, web viewing & inspection, ink conditioning, and electrostatic control

THE GROUP FOCUSES ON INTEGRATED
SOLUTIONS THAT ARE DESIGNED FOR
REAL OPERATING ENVIRONMENTS AND
SUSTAINED PERFORMANCE

Manufacturing is a core part of A.T.E.’s capability. The Group operates a large integrated fabrication, machining, control system design facility in Ahmedabad, encompassing product development, assembly, testing, and quality control. This enables closer control over execution, faster customisation, and solutions suited to operating conditions. This manufacturing base is complemented by strong engineering teams and service infrastructure, allowing A.T.E. to support customers across the full lifecycle of their systems.

Responsible Engineering

A.T.E. integrates resource efficiency and sustainability into its engineering solutions, supporting industrial performance while reducing environmental impact across air, water, and energy-related applications.

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VISION

A VALUE DRIVEN, WORLD CLASS GROUP, SPEARHEADING INNOVATIVE AND SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS

WE ARE A VALUE-DRIVEN GROUP, LEADING WITH
INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS

WHAT WE BELIEVE IN:

CARE

  • For customers and all stakeholder,
  • For welfare and work-personal life balance of all team members,
  • For the environment and society.

OPENNESS

  • To the facts – acting without bias or partiality;
  • In receiving feedback regardless of who gives it;
  • In giving feedback frankly but in a polite manner.

COMMITMENT

  • To honesty and truthfulness
  • To learning and upgrading skills and knowledge;
  • To seeing things through – working with a long-term view – with no short cuts;
  • Toward the company rules and one’s duties and responsibilities;
  • To the timely completion of jobs as promised;
  • To achieving excellence.

INNOVATION

  • In solving problems in new ways;
  • In creating new processes.

A.T.E. GROUP - MILESTONES THROUGH THE YEARS

1939

VISIONARY FOUNDATION

Founded by Mr Shyamlal Bhagwati, A.T.E. introduced advanced German textile machinery to India, modernising the industry and supporting the nation’s industrial growth.

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1939

1940s

1940s

RESILIENCE AND RENEWAL

Despite global disruptions, A.T.E. maintained customer trust and swiftly rebuilt international partnerships post-war.

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1950s

Strategic Growth

With Mr Atul Bhagwati joining, A.T.E. strengthened its technical foundation and pioneered collaborations between global technology leaders and Indian manufacturers.

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1950s

1970s

1970s

Diversification & Local Manufacturing

Expanded into new technologies and manufacturing, launching its first Ahmedabad factory and promoting local production of precision components.

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2000s

Sustainable Innovation

Under Mr Anuj Bhagwati, A.T.E. shifted focus to “Invent in India,” developing original, sustainable solutions for diverse industries.

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2000s

2006

2006

Digital Transformation

Entered M2M and IoT technologies, advancing industrial connectivity and digital innovation.

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2010–2015

Broad Expansion & Social Impact

Built capabilities in textile machinery (TeraSpin), industrial IoT (EcoAxis), energy-efficient solutions (HMX), and value-added systems (AxisValence). Established the A.T.E. Chandra Foundation for philanthropy.

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2010–2015

2017

2017

Environmental Solutions

Formed A.T.E. HUBER Envirotech with HUBER SE, Germany, offering advanced wastewater treatment and recycling systems.

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2020s

Multifaceted Engineering Group

Consolidated businesses, expanded global partnerships, and diversified offerings, reinforcing trust among customers and principals.

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2020s

A.T.E. GROUP - MILESTONES THROUGH THE YEARS

1939
Associated Textile Engineers (A.T.E.) is founded by S. H. Bhagwati to supply textile machinery in India, laying the foundation for a long-term commitment to engineering excellence.
1973–1975
Formation of Stovec Industries Limited with Stork N.V., Netherlands (1973), followed by the establishment of A.T.E. Industries Private Limited with C. Eugen Maier (1975) for manufacturing precision components for the textile industry.
1988
Formation of Johnson Pump (India) Ltd. with Johnson Pump AB, Sweden, to manufacture a broad raange of industrial pumps for sectors including marine, pharma, chemical, food, and environmental engineering.
2002
Establishment of Zinser Textile Systems Pvt. Ltd., a joint venture with Zinser (Saurer Group), for manufacturing roving frames.
2008–2009
A.T.E. expands into clean technology: 2008: Investment in HMX Systems Pvt. Ltd. (energy-efficient cooling solutions) and A.T.E. Envirotech Pvt. Ltd. (water & wastewater management). 2009: Investment in Valence Electrons Pvt. Ltd., specialising in industrial static control solutions.
2017
A.T.E. and HUBER SE, Germany, form A.T.E. HUBER Envirotech, offering advanced wastewater treatment, recycling, and sludge management systems.
2020
Creation of the AxisValence business unit under A.T.E. Enterprises, combining print & packaging equipment with Valence Electrons’ product portfolio.
1954
A.T.E. brings leading European textile technologies to India, establishing strong global partnerships. The organisation grows rapidly and helps several European principals find Indian licensees, accelerating technology transfer into the country.
1981
Two major joint ventures mark this year: Trumac Engineering Company Pvt. Ltd. with Trützschler GmbH & Co. KG, Germany, for manufacturing blow rooms, cards, and draw frames. (Today known as Truetzschler India Pvt. Ltd.) Erhardt + Leimer (India) Ltd. with Erhardt + Leimer GmbH, Germany, for advanced web-guiding and control systems across multiple industries.
1997
A.T.E. initiates a manufacturing partnership with A. Monforts Textilmaschinen GmbH & Co., Germany, for producing stenters in India.
2005–2006
2005: Formation of A.T.E. Technologies Bangladesh Pvt. Ltd. 2006: Formation of EcoAxis, offering machine-to-machine (M2M) solutions and register control systems for printing and packaging.
2011
Acquisition of SKF India’s textile component business leads to the formation of TeraSpin, focused on high-precision spinning components. 2014–2015 2014: Merger of HMX Systems and EcoAxis Systems into A.T.E. Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. 2015: Divestment from Zinser Textile Systems. A.T.E. also partners with the Chandra family to establish the A.T.E. Chandra Foundation for philanthropic initiatives.
2019
Formation of KARL MAYER Textile Machinery India Pvt. Ltd., a joint venture with KARL MAYER and Rabatex Industries, for manufacturing warp preparation machines and creels.
2024–2025
Strategic restructuring through divestments: 2024: Divestment from KARL MAYER Textile Machinery India Pvt. Ltd. 2025: Divestment from Truetzschler India Pvt. Ltd.
1939
Associated Textile Engineers (A.T.E.) is founded by S. H. Bhagwati to supply textile machinery in India, laying the foundation for a long-term commitment to engineering excellence.
1954
A.T.E. brings leading European textile technologies to India, establishing strong global partnerships. The organisation grows rapidly and helps several European principals find Indian licensees, accelerating technology transfer into the country.
1973–1975
Formation of Stovec Industries Limited with Stork N.V., Netherlands (1973), followed by the establishment of A.T.E. Industries Private Limited with C. Eugen Maier (1975) for manufacturing precision components for the textile industry.
1981
Two major joint ventures mark this year: Trumac Engineering Company Pvt. Ltd. with Trützschler GmbH & Co. KG, Germany, for manufacturing blow rooms, cards, and draw frames. (Today known as Truetzschler India Pvt. Ltd.) Erhardt + Leimer (India) Ltd. with Erhardt + Leimer GmbH, Germany, for advanced web-guiding and control systems across multiple industries.
1988
Formation of Johnson Pump (India) Ltd. with Johnson Pump AB, Sweden, to manufacture a broad raange of industrial pumps for sectors including marine, pharma, chemical, food, and environmental engineering.
1997
A.T.E. initiates a manufacturing partnership with A. Monforts Textilmaschinen GmbH & Co., Germany, for producing stenters in India.
2002
Establishment of Zinser Textile Systems Pvt. Ltd., a joint venture with Zinser (Saurer Group), for manufacturing roving frames.
2005–2006
2005: Formation of A.T.E. Technologies Bangladesh Pvt. Ltd. 2006: Formation of EcoAxis, offering machine-to-machine (M2M) solutions and register control systems for printing and packaging.
2008–2009
A.T.E. expands into clean technology: 2008: Investment in HMX Systems Pvt. Ltd. (energy-efficient cooling solutions) and A.T.E. Envirotech Pvt. Ltd. (water & wastewater management). 2009: Investment in Valence Electrons Pvt. Ltd., specialising in industrial static control solutions.
2011
Acquisition of SKF India’s textile component business leads to the formation of TeraSpin, focused on high-precision spinning components. 2014–2015 2014: Merger of HMX Systems and EcoAxis Systems into A.T.E. Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. 2015: Divestment from Zinser Textile Systems. A.T.E. also partners with the Chandra family to establish the A.T.E. Chandra Foundation for philanthropic initiatives.
2017
A.T.E. and HUBER SE, Germany, form A.T.E. HUBER Envirotech, offering advanced wastewater treatment, recycling, and sludge management systems.
2019
Formation of KARL MAYER Textile Machinery India Pvt. Ltd., a joint venture with KARL MAYER and Rabatex Industries, for manufacturing warp preparation machines and creels.
2020
Creation of the AxisValence business unit under A.T.E. Enterprises, combining print & packaging equipment with Valence Electrons’ product portfolio.
2024–2025
Strategic restructuring through divestments: 2024: Divestment from KARL MAYER Textile Machinery India Pvt. Ltd. 2025: Divestment from Truetzschler India Pvt. Ltd.

PATENTED TECHNOLOGIES & AWARD-WINNING SOLUTIONS

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