SQuAD Forging India Private Limited, a manufacturer of forged components for the aerospace industry, has earned the prestigious NADCAP accreditation for its forging process or metallic material manufacturing.
SQuAD is a joint venture company of Aequs Limited, a Belagavi-based company that is a leading producer and processor of complex metallic material.
This certification positions SQuAD among a select few forging facilities worldwide to achieve this global standard to date.
The Performance Review Institute, U.S., awarded the certification following a rigorous audit. The assessment covered the entire forging value chain, from raw material procurement, billet preparation, heating, coating, tooling and trimming, to inspection, qualification and final shipment.
Commenting on the achievement, Executive Chairman and CEO of Aequs Arvind Melligeri said: “The NADCAP Forging Certification is a strong technical validation of SQuAD’s advanced capabilities within the Aequs ecosystem at the Belagavi Aerospace Cluster. It reinforces our ability to deliver a fully vertically integrated solution for finished aerospace components, encompassing forging, precision machining, surface treatment and aerostructure assemblies. This milestone reflects our commitment to meeting the highest global standards while driving efficiency and value across the supply chain.”
SQuAD specializes in the forging of small to medium-sized aero-structural parts for engines, landing gear and braking system components in aluminium, steel, titanium or nickel-based alloys. Its facilities at the Belagavi Manufacturing Cluster house a 10,000 tonnes hydraulic press and a 1,200 tonnes screw press and other associated lines to make these components.
SQuAD’s NADCAP accreditation aligns with its AS9100 accreditation and customer-specific requirements of the global aviation and defense sectors. It paves the way for stronger engagement with key aerospace customers, including Airbus, Boeing, Safran, while enabling new opportunities with other OEMs and contractors.
The certification also entitles SQuAD to appear in the NADCAP Qualified Manufacturers List (QML), a vital reference for aerospace procurement teams seeking suppliers with proven quality assurance capabilities, said a release from Vice-President, Marketing and Communications, Aequs Private Limited, C. Chitti Pantulu.
Published – July 29, 2025 10:06 pm IST
