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Viraj Profiles Private Limited (VPPL) is the second-largest stainless steel manufacturer of long products and is ranked number one in stainless steel flanges in the world. It is also the leader in the long products segment in India. The company exports its stainless-steel products (Wire Rods, Wires, Flanges, Fasteners, Bright Bars and Profiles) across six continents to more than 1300 customers in 90+ countries worldwide. Viraj offers a diverse range of grades, sizes, categories and lengths of stainless steel products engineered with superior quality.

What makes Viraj a leading stainless steel products manufacturer?

As one of the world’s largest ss products manufacturers, Viraj is committed to delivering operational excellence through continuous innovation & technological upgradation. As a part of sustainable product development, approximately 40,000 metric tons of steel scrap transitions per day happen at the ICD (Inland Container Depot) at Boisar, the entry point of different grades of stainless steel scrap containers from across the globe.

Viraj is dedicated to sustainability through recycling stainless steel scrap and embarking on the journey of Green Steel, leaving a positive impact on the environment. The company has initiated steps towards switching 50% of the balance of electrical energy to round-the-clock renewable energy.

Sustaining the Quality, the Finest Plants at Viraj

Viraj has dedicated steel melting shops, a Profile Plant, a Wire Rod Plant, a Fastener plant and a Flanges plant where continuous innovations and developments are done. Viraj’s constant research and development has led to the production of unmatched-quality stainless steel products.

The Steel Melting Shop at Viraj state-of-the-art facilities where the team orchestrates the operations of the Steel Melting Shop. Their dedication mirrors the radiant splendor of molten steel as it emerges from the furnace, serving as the raw material for Viraj’s finest quality products.

The Wire Rod Mill at Viraj is India’s most prominent and finest mill, with high-end automation facilities for solution annealing, soft annealing and pickling. The stainless steel wire rod manufactured at Viraj is of globally approved quality standards.

The Section Rolling Mill (SRM) is a one-of-a-kind, fully automated facility with an unmatched industrial scale in the country. It is equipped with online pickling facilities; the Profiles undergo highly automated straightening, chemical pickling and polishing processes, maintaining stringent quality controls.

The Stainless Steel Bars are processed in one of the giant finishing plants, equipped with best-in-class peeling lines that can produce up to 600 mm diameter, combined drawing machines and automated grinders that craft precision bars with close tolerances, exemplifying excellence.

Research and Development (R&D) at Viraj

Research and Development (R&D) is central to Viraj’s success. The company is committed to innovation and continuously invests in developing new products and processes. Viraj’s R&D team comprises highly skilled engineers and scientists who work closely with customers to understand the market needs and create solutions that meet their specific requirements.

The company’s focus on R&D has resulted in the development of a wide range of innovative products that have helped Viraj become a leader in the stainless steel industry. The R&D team is also responsible for testing and certifying new products to ensure they meet the highest quality and safety standards.

R&D has led to high-performance stainless steel wire rods, advanced manufacturing processes, well-equipped plants, enhanced protection against wear and tear, long-lasting products and more. With time, Viraj will continue on the path of innovation and manufacturing of superior-quality stainless steel products.