In 1990, Pragati introduced the ‘BTP’ Bi-Directional Tool Turrets, which are electro-mechanical turrets. These innovative turrets quickly gained recognition worldwide, with over 45,000 units produced to date, including 16,000 units deployed outside India. Presently, Pragati manufactures a diverse range of turrets, encompassing hydraulic, servo, and power turrets, along with complementary products like Tool Discs and Tool Holders.
An electrical engineer worked for 10 Years in Mumbai & Oman as a Shift Engineer. In 1989 came to Belagavi to look after my aged, widowed father, this has been a blessing. Worked as a sales and service engineer at Bemco Jacks & allied products for 3 Years, saw the opportunities for after sales service support to premium Brands then. On analysing the market potential for high pressure hydraulics. The company started its operations in rented premises with in-house design, assembly and testing, other manufacturing processes were outsourced. Over the years the company grew by 20 – 30 annually and gradually invested year after year and have built a State of Art Manufacturing Plant 20,000 sq.mt with 250+ employees for High & Medium Pressure Hydraulics Tools, Systems & Equipment.
The journey traces back to 1965 when Late Shri. Digambar Netalkar, father of Satish Netalkar, initiated Netalkar Engineering Works, diversifying from jewelry manufacturing. Recognizing the potential in the niche crankshaft manufacturing industry, Shri. Digambar ventured into this precision-centric field, starting with a modest setup equipped with just one conventional lathe.