150 Years of RUD: A Journey of Engineering Excellence

In 1875, a small forge on Germany’s Kocher River sparked a revolution in industrial chains. Today, RUD India stands at the forefront of this legacy, combining 150 years of German engineering with India’s growth story. As one of the leading material handling equipment manufacturers in India, RUD’s solutions, from lifting equipment to tyre protection chains, power industries that build, move, and sustain the nation.

A Global Powerhouse with Indian Roots

RUD’s journey in India began in the 2008, aligning with the country’s industrial surge. Recognizing the need for robust material lifting equipment, RUD established manufacturing units to serve sectors like mining, defense, and infrastructure. With ISO certifications and 120+ global footprints, RUD India mirrors the parent company’s ethos: precision, safety, sustainability.

Key milestones, like the 1935 RUD track chain (the blueprint for modern snow chains) and the 2019 auto-rotating lifting point, reflect innovation that transcends borders. The 2023 Excellence in German SMEs seal further cements its reputation as a trusted industrial equipment company.

Core Values: Engineering Trust, Delivering Safety

RUD’s DNA blends tradition with futurism. In the 1960s, its Unterkochen plant earned the “Industry in the Landscape” medal for eco-conscious manufacturing—a rarity in that era

Safety isn’t an afterthought; it’s engineered. RUD’s industrial lifting equipment, like Grade 100 chains, undergo 50+ quality checks. Such chains are so durable that they are used to support major infrastructure projects.

RUD India’s Solutions: Powering Progress

As a top-tier material handling equipment manufacturer in India, RUD’s portfolio addresses diverse challenges:

1. Lifting & Lashing Equipment: High-tensile chains and shackles for construction and logistics.
2. Tyre Protection Chains: Used in coal mines, steel plants, and defense vehicles.
3. Conveyor Systems: IoT-enabled solutions for seamless material transport.

The Future: Sustainable, Smart, and Scalable

RUD India’s roadmap focuses on three pillars:

1. Green Manufacturing: Aiming for 50% renewable energy use by 2030.
2. Digital Integration: AI-driven predictive maintenance for material lifting equipment.
3. Local Empowerment: Many of RUD India’s components are now sourced from Indian MSMEs, blending “Make in India” with global standards.

The 2024 Excellence in German SMEs award underscores this vision, honoring RUD’s role as an industrial equipment company that marries innovation with responsibility.

Partner with India’s Material Handling Leader

For 150 years, RUD has redefined how industries lift, move, and thrive. Whether you’re sourcing industrial lifting equipment for smart factories or heavy-duty chains for infrastructure megaprojects, RUD India delivers solutions forged in legacy and engineered for tomorrow.

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From the Himalayas to the Indian Ocean, RUD’s chains don’t just move materials—they move progress.