Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Chennai, Primo Automation Systems Pvt Ltd is a leading provider of welding and automation solutions for industries such as steel construction, automotive, oil & gas, railways, defence, power, and wind energy. Established as India’s first dedicated SPM welding solutions provider, Primo has delivered over 1,000 welding systems across 12 countries—a testament to its global reach.
Core Products & Services
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PEB Beam Welding Lines & H‑Beam Welding Machines: Bulk production of H-beams and profile beams, with scalable modular designs handling requirements up to 1,000 tonnes per month
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Robotic Welding Cells: Integration with ABB, Fanuc, Kuka, and Yaskawa robots for MIG, TIG, and SAW welding across automotive, component, and earth‑moving sectors
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Specialty Systems: Automated overlay hardfacing (TIG/PWTA cladding), CNC plate drilling, flange welding, trailer chassis beam welding, bridge/beams fabrication machines, and automated propeller shaft or axle welding cells
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Custom Fabrication Job Services: Robotic job-work (MIG/MAG), CNC plasma cutting, and turnkey solutions from concept to commissioning
Technological Leadership & Innovation
With over 25 years of experience, Primo has achieved numerous national “firsts” in welding technology:
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India’s first PEB beam line welding machine in 1999
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First rocket engine casing welding system in 2005
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First hot‑wire auto-TIG systems and dual‑boom SAW columns for earth-mover wheels
Innovation continues with advanced features like laser seam tracking, tandem SAW for faster weld rates, twin/triple-wire modules, and full automation of heavy fabrication processes.
Market Reach & Clientele
Primo serves both domestic and global markets, with over 400 clients including GE, Alstom, Komatsu, Caterpillar, Flowserve, L&T, and BHEL. The company exports to Nepal, UAE, Saudi Arabia, USA, Canada, Italy, Malaysia, and the UK.
Organizational Strength & Growth
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Over 150 skilled professionals drive R&D, engineering, and production
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In FY2023, the company reported ~51% revenue growth, 661% profit surge, and 23% networth increase, operating with a paid-up capital of ₹1.76 crore
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Approximately 160 employees, ₹2 crore authorized capital, and investments in factory infrastructure underpin its scalability
Vision & Future Roadmap
Primo is expanding into renewable energy (wind towers, thermal power), agriculture (irrigation systems), green hydrogen, and green fuel applications. The company aims to further its presence across India, the Middle East, and Africa by building on its strong foundation of automation expertise.