About
About
"Caparo is more than a successful business enterprise - it is a story of people, of values and of human effort. Above all it is a story of faith and family" - Lord Paul, Chairman and Founder.
Caparo is a fast growing group with a 1bn Euro turnover. With business interests predominantly in the manufacture of steel, automotive and general engineering products, the group’s wider activities
encompass materials testing services, hotels, film distribution and private equity investment.
Headquartered in London, Caparo’s operations are located at over 50 sites in the UK, North America, India and Spain. The group was founded in 1968 by Indian born British Industrialist, Lord Paul of Marylebone, who remains Chairman. The group employs circa 6,000 people worldwide.
Caparo in India
Caparo’s development in India began in 1994 with a joint venture with India’s largest car manufacturer, Maruti Udyog. The group has developed three entities in India: Caparo Maruti, Caparo Engineering India PVT Ltd (CEIPL) and Caparo India Prtivate Ltd. Caparo’s Indian operations currently employ 2000 people directly, with a further 2000 people employed indirectly. Sales growth forecasts predict a 400% increase by 2008. This rapid expansion will be achieved via greenfield projects and planned acquisitions.