CMR Green Technologies was incorporated as ‘Grand Metal Industries Private Limited’ on August 23, 2005. Thereafter, pursuant to the conversion of the company to a public limited company, the name of the company was changed to ‘Grand Metal Industries Limited’ on May 28, 2020. The company proposed to change its name to CMR Green Technologies Limited pursuant to the Scheme of Arrangement. The change of name proposed (i) to reflect the activities of the merged company i.e., Century Metal Recycling Limited post amalgamation; (ii) to employ green technologies which would be environment friendly and reduce carbon footprint. Subsequently, its name was changed to ‘CMR Green Technologies Limited’ on August 11, 2021.

The company is engaged in manufacturing primary aluminium alloys, in solid ingot and liquid forms as well as zinc alloy ingots, aluminium billets and segregated furnace ready scrap of stainless steel, copper, brass, zinc, lead and magnesium. Some of the aluminium alloys manufactured by the company based on various standards are LM6, LM 4, HS-1, DAA1, ADC12, ADC6, 6063, 6061, 6082, 3105 among others.

The company produces aluminium billets that cater to both automotive and non-automotive sectors. These billets, made from recycled aluminium, are critical raw materials used in extrusion processes to create profiles for various applications. Its billets are manufactured to meet stringent industry standards, ensuring excellent mechanical properties, formability, and corrosion resistance. Further, it manufactures zinc alloy ingots, specifically, Z3 and Z5, a combination prepared by adding metals such as aluminium and zinc. It recycles used beverage cans scrap for fulfilling new metal requirements of primary producers. 

Business area of the company 

The company, along with its subsidiaries and joint ventures, is engaged in the business of manufacturing and selling of aluminium based die cast alloys and zinc alloys in India. It is also engaged in the business of segregation and sale of metal scrap as a part of manufacturing process (with a specific focus on stainless steel, brass, copper and zinc).

Products of the company

• Aluminium ingots
• Liquid Metal
• Aluminium billets
• Copper scrap
• Brass scrap
• Magnesium scrap

Awards, accreditations and recognition 

• 2015: Certified by UNFCCC for carbon credits generated at its Bhiwadi Unit.
• 2023: Certified Great Place to Work from employees in assessment survey (Category: Mid-size Organisations).
• 2024: Received certificate of appreciation from Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) in recognition of the company’s special support in mobilising additional volume to support MSIL production.
• 2024: Received an award in recognition of overall performance for the year 2024-25 in India region by JTEKT.
• 2024: Best Partner Performance Business Support Award by JTEKT.
• 2024: Certified as a ‘Most preferred workplace for women 2024-25’ by Team Marksmen Network.
• 2025: Received recognition for ‘Raw material synergy (under CPS)’ by Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Limited.
• 2025: Received Indian CSR award empowering social welfare.
• 2025: Received ‘Employment Excellence Award’ for outstanding contribution in employment generation under New Age Sector from the Chief Minister of Odisha.
• 2025: Received Mahatma Award for HR Excellence.
• 2025: Received certificate of appreciation - Rotary India National CSR Awards Norther Region from Rotary India, in recognition of the company’s participation and commitment to social responsibility.
• 2025: Received award for export excellence in the ‘Other Non-ferrous metals & manufactures thereof (Other than aluminium) - Large enterprise’ category by the Engineering Export Promotion Council of India, Northern Region.
• 2025: Received ‘Best Employer Award 2025-26 (North India)’ by Employer Branding Institute, India.
• 2025: Certified as ‘Great Place to Work (Mid-size organisations)’ by Great Place to Work.
• 2025: Ranked 60th ‘Great Place to Work’ in the mid-sized companies in India across sectors for the year 2025.
• 2025: One of India’s Best Workplaces in Auto and Auto Components for the year 2025 by Great Place to Work.
• 2025: Ranked among Top 50 India’s Best Workplaces for Millennials in the mid-sized companies by Great Place to Work.
• 2025: Ranked among Top 25 India’s Best Workplaces Building a Culture of Innovation by All by Great Place to Work.
• 2025: Entered into a Share Subscription and Shareholders’ Agreement dated May 30, 2025 with Nippon Light Metal Co., Ltd., Japan for CMR Eco plant at Tirupati.
• 2025: Certified as a ‘Most preferred workplace 2025-26 (Manufacturing)’ by Team Marksmen Network.
• 2026: Certified as 'Best Workplaces in manufacturing' (Top 30- Mid-size India's Best Workplaces in Manufacturing 2026) by Great Place to Work.

History and milestones

• 2006: The company commenced operations through manufacturing of aluminium and zinc alloy ingot at its Tatarpur Unit.
• 2008: Introduced the manufacture and supply of liquid aluminium at its Haridwar Unit.
• 2009: Commenced operations at its Gurugram Unit by setting up a dedicated liquid aluminium manufacturing plant.
• 2011: Commenced operations at its Bhiwadi Unit by manufacturing and delivering aluminium alloy ingot and liquid aluminium alloy.
• 2011: Received private equity investment from Indian Automotive Components Manufacturers Private Equity Fund-1-Domestic.
• 2012: Signed a joint venture agreement with Nikkei Aluminium MC Co. Limited, Japan for setting up CMR Nikkei Private Limited at Bawal for manufacturing liquid aluminium alloy.
• 2012: Signed a joint venture agreement with Toyota Tsusho Corporation, Japan for setting up CMR Toyotsu Aluminium India Private Limited at Chennai for manufacturing aluminium alloy ingot.
• 2013: Commenced production at two plants - Bawal, Haryana and Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
• 2013: Commenced manufacturing liquid aluminium alloy at its Manesar Unit.
• 2013: Received private equity investment from Global Scrap Processors Limited.
• 2013: Introduced liquid metal delivery over the road to multiple customers.
• 2016: Started processing Zurik, a stainless- steel based scrap at its Tatarpur Unit.
• 2017: Setup of comprehensive IT systems including ERP that forms the backbone of CMR’s data driven culture today.
• 2019: Started commercial production at Vanod Unit I and Vallam Unit.
• 2020: Commenced production at Halol Unit.
• 2021: Started commercial production in Vanod Unit II under CMR Aluminium.
• 2021: The company entered into the Scheme of Arrangement, pursuant to which Grand Metal Recycling Private Limited, Suvridhi Financial Services Limited, Sanjivani Non Ferrous Trading Private Limited, Ramayana Polymers Private Limited, Forever Multimedia Private Limited and CMR were amalgamated into the company.
• 2023: Closed the Gurgaon Plant that was started in 2009 due to end-customer (Sunbeam) volumes shifting outside Gurgaon.
• 2024: Patent granted to the company for the invention titled ‘An Intelligent Ladle Transport Safety Monitoring System and Method’ by the Patent Office, Government of India.
• 2024: Commenced operations at its Tirupati Facility for aluminium billets.
• 2024: Commenced operations in Pune under JV Co- Nikkei CMR Aluminium.
• 2025: Commenced manufacturing of aluminium alloys liquid/ Ingots at its Sambalpur Facility for a primary aluminium producer, Hindalco Industries Limited.