Historical Milestones

Reformer tubes 1976

1976


Uni Abex became India's first foundry to produce reformer tubes and assemblies.

1989


  • Partnered with the Tata Group to develop air injection tubes critical for sponge iron technology.
  • Produced 50 chrome - 50 Nickel Niobium alloy components for the Indian Navy for application in a fuel ash environment.

1995


The R&D department received recognition from the Government of India's Department of Science and Technology.

Duplex stainless steel components 2003

2003


Produced duplex stainless steel alloy components using the vertical centrifugal casting process for a decanter manufacturer in Europe.

1983


Developed bimetallic runout transport rolls for an integrated steel plant.

Cones 1991

1991


Manufactured critical components using the vertical centrifugal casting process for decanter production in Europe.

2001


Developed 35 chrome - 50 Nickel Niobium alloy components for a hot briquette iron plant to resist metal dusting.

Dharwad Plant 2015

2015


Dharwad Plant became fully functional.

2016


  • Manufactured centrifugally cast Hastelloy assemblies for an OEM in Europe, suitable for high heat and corrosion applications.
  • Developed diffuser casting for the Bell Annealing Furnace in a steel plant.

2019


Developed parts equivalent to UM-Co grade, a Cobalt-based alloy for steel mill applications.

2023


  • Secured full furnace revamp order from the fertiliser industry.
  • Successfully manufactured and supplied diffuser parts to a decanter customer in Europe.
  • Established the process for the manufacturing of 17-4PH & Stellite alloys for high corrosion and high temperature cyclic applications.

2025


  • Development of Thermalloy 64 MR our latest alloy developed for enhance tube life in Steam Methane Reforming Application (SMR).
  • Capital layout approval for a world class reformer catalyst tube manufacturing plant to enhance production capacity.
Pipe supports 2018

2018


  • Produced centrifugally cast pipe supports for petroleum refineries.
  • Created cold-cast beams, single-piece static castings for petroleum applications, made from a heat-resistant alloy containing 45% Nickel. Each beam weighs about 1.5 tonnes and has a length of over 4 metres.
Header assembly 2020

2020


Manufactured and supplied complete header assembly for petroleum refineries.

Reformer Tubes 2021

2021


Successfully supplied Reformer Tubes for a gas based DRI unit in India.

2022


  • We completed 50 years. Group metallurgy ERD Centre inaugurated.
  • Highest ever OD 1050 mm boot roll manufactured and supplied to one of the esteemed organisations in India which is currently being imported.
  • Established the process for the manufacturing of Bronze Alloy castings for special gear, shaft and sleeve applications.

2024


  • The company has achieved the prestigious status of Two Star Export House.
  • Successfully established a footprint in the US market by supplying engineering components.
  • Highest sales in reformer assemblies with 675 units sold.