|
Incorporated as an Indo-Swedish JV in the year 1962 in Chennai, India, the Company initially manufactured Mechanical Calculators and adding machines. The advent of Technology saw FAL, earlier known as Facit Asia Ltd, a Forbes Group Co. (a TATA Enterprise), diversify into the manufacture of Mechanical Typewriters. Today, FAL is a leading Exporter of Mechanical Typewriters.
Further diversification led FAL into the manufacture of Vacuum Cleaners with technology from Electrolux AB, Sweden. FAL is currently the largest manufacturer of Vacuum Cleaners in INDIA.
FACIT is the leading brand in Mechanical Typewriters and now the brand has been augmented by another office equipment – FACIT patriot shredders. These shredders range has both the personal and heavy-duty models to cater to different needs of the customer. The models are priced attractively and also come with a ONE year warranty. Read more.
Today the Company is engaged in the manufacture of range of Products viz:
- Floor Care Products & Domestic Appliances
- Universal Motors
- Mechanical Typewriters
- Plastic injection Moulding components for Industrial Products
- Moulds, Tools & Dies
- Press Components
- FACIT Patriot Paper Shredders (New)
FAL's quest for quality and Customer satisfaction has resulted in the creation of Nypro Forbes Products Ltd., at Hosur, a separate business unit with Nypro Inc, USA a company known worldwide for it's Precision Plastic Moulding.
Since it's inception, a strong Customer focus has been the main inspiration behind it's reputation as an innovative and quality conscious Company in both domestic and internationational markets.
 |
 |
| FAL Industries Ltd., Chennai Plant I |
FAL Industries Ltd., Hosur Plant |
|
 |
 |
| FAL Industries Ltd., Chennai Plant II |
FAL Industries Ltd., Chennai Plant I - Boardroom |
FAL's mission is to be recognised as a leading Company that lays emphasis on manufacturing products and services to the international Standards, while:
- Maintaining the highest ethical standards
- Assuring value to Customers, Suppliers and Employees
- Enhancing the Shareholders' value
- Returning to the community a part of the earnings
FAL, with its facilities viz. Plastic injection Moulding, Tooling Solutions, Motor manufacturing and capability to manufacture home appliances and floor care products, can offer any product or Contract manufacturing under the brand name as required by OEM customer. The Contract manufactured products can be range of home appliances, floor care products, Consumer products or any industrial product.
FAL's Slogan is 'We make it, you brand it.'
The products can be compared with any international product and this has been a major supporting factor in the Company obtaining ISO-9002 certification for two of it's divisions at Chennai and ISO-9001 certification for Universal Motors manufacturing facility at Hosur.
 ISO-9001 Certification |
 ISO-9002 Certification |
FAL has the distinction of receiving Export Excellence Awards from Engineering Export Promotion Council(EEPC) for the last four years consecutively and has been accredited Export House status by Director General of Foreign Trade, Government of India

As a part of its commitment to society, FAL runs a charitable trust Dispensary at Chennai.
FAL has the unbroken track record of paying dividend to the shareholders right from it's inception and enjoys the confidence of its investors .
|