Usha Martin is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of wire ropes, specializing in the production of high-performance wire ropes, Low Relaxation Pre-stressed Concrete (LRPC) strands, wires, pre-stressing accessories, machinery, and optical fibre cables. Its state-of-the-art facilities are equipped with advanced machinery to produce world-class products and deliver value-added services for critical applications across various sectors, including infrastructure, ports, mining, oil & offshore, elevators, fishing, ropeways, telecommunications, automobiles, and other industrial sectors.

The company’s manufacturing excellence is driven by advanced facilities in India, Thailand, UAE and the UK, supported by a Global Development Centre in Italy. It operates service centres in India, the Netherlands, Scotland, Singapore, Dubai and Saudi Arabia, along with distribution centres in the Americas, Australia, Vietnam and Indonesia. These strategically located hubs provide localized support and ensure the smooth, timely delivery of solutions to clients across the globe.

Usha Martin’s commitment to quality is reflected in every stage of production, with rigorous testing protocols that adhere to the highest international standards. Operating in many countries, the company offers tailored, value-driven solutions backed by strong R&D and a global supply chain, ensuring it meet the evolving demands of the industries it serve while driving innovation and excellence worldwide.

Business area of the company 

Usha Martin is engaged in the business of Wire and Wire ropes - manufacture and sale of steel wires, strands, wire ropes, cord, related accessories, wire drawing and allied machine, etc. The company is a public limited company incorporated and domiciled in India and is incorporated under the provisions of the Companies Act applicable in India.

Products & Solutions

• Wire Rope
• Wire
• LRPC Strand
• Prestressing
• Optical Fiber Cables
• Machinery

Awards/ Recognition/ Accolades

2020-21

• Usha Martin Limited won the 'EEPC India National Award' for export excellence.
• Brunton Wire Ropes FZCo, Dubai won the ‘Excellent Performance Award’ from DP World Port, Dubai

2021-22

• Asian Leadership Award - 2021 as winner of the ‘Best-In-Class Award for Excellence in Product Quality & Services in Steel Wire Rope Industry’ from World Federation of Marketing & World Quality Congress.
• BIZZ Award 2021 for ‘Business Excellency’ from the World Confederation of Businesses - WORLDCOB, USA.
• CSR Excellence Award - 2020 ‘Gold Category’ for outstanding performance in ‘Community Development Program’ from Apex India Foundation.

2022-23

• Awarded second prize for the best design and concept of a stall at the 9th International Mining, Equipment, Minerals & Metals Exhibition (IMME 2022) in Kolkata.
• Star Performer’ Award for export excellence at the Export Awards organised by Engineering Export Promotion Council EEPC INDIA in January 2023.
• Second position in technical paper presentation contest at the '38th International Value Engineering Conference,' organised by the Indian Value Engineering Society (INVEST) in Mumbai in January 2023.

2023-24

• Awarded the prestigious Ellies Award 2023 for Best Supplier Ropes / Travelling Cables, by Elevator World Inc., during the National Association of Elevator Contractors (NAEC) convention in the USA.
• Manufacturing facility at Hoshiarpur in Punjab was recognised by the BIS Northern Regional Office on their 77th Foundation Day for setting the highest standards in quality and performance.
• Quality Assurance team was awarded Certificate of Achievement by the Bureau of Indian Standards for developing various standards applicable to steel wire and wire ropes over the last six decades.
• Certificate of Appreciation received from Jharkhand’s Mini Tool Room, Department of Industries, Government of Jharkhand for empowering women in rural areas through skill development by CSR arm, Usha Martin Foundation.

2024-25

• National Recognition for Excellence in Technical Paper Presentation
• International Honour in Value Engineering
• Usha Martin Honoured for Contribution to India's TB-free Mission

Milestones

• 1960: Foundation of a wire rope plant in Ranchi (India) in collaboration with Martin Black (UK).
• 1965: Incorporation of ISMAL in collaboration with Cable Covers Ltd., UK
• 1980: Incorporation of Usha Siam in Bangkok
• 1986: Incorporation of Usha Beltron Ltd. in Collaboration with AEG Kabel, Germany
• 1996: Acquisition of European Management & Marine Corp in Scotland
• 1996: Setting up the Distribution Center in the USA
• 1999: Incorporation of UM Cables at Silvassa
• 2000: Acquisition of Brunton Shaw UK
• 2000: Setting up the Distribution Center in Singapore
• 2003: Incorporation of Brunton Wolf Wire Ropes in UAE
• 2005: Acquisition of the Hoshiarpur Factory
• 2006: New JV with Joh Pengg in Ranchi
• 2007: Acquisition of De Ruiter Staalkabel in the Netherlands.
• 2009: Incorporation of UM Vietnam
• 2009: Incorporation of UM Indonesia
• 2012: JV with Tesac Wire Ropes Co. Ltd of Japan
• 2014: Setting up a new facility for Oceanmax at BSUK, England
• 2020: Acquisition of minority stakes in Brunton Wire Ropes
• 2023: Setting up a step-down subsidiary in Saudi Arabia
• 2024: Acquisition of the remaining 50% stake in TESAC Usha to form Usha Siam Specialty Wire Rope
• 2024: Setting up the Usha Martin Learning Academy (UMLA) in Ranchi
• 2025: Usha Martin embarked on a significant chapter in its evolution with the unveiling of a refreshed brand identity.