Kineco Group, a Goa-based composites and engineering leader, has announced the successful acquisition of TRB Lightweight Structures Ltd., a UK-based company with over 70 years of expertise in designing and manufacturing lightweight, sustainable solutions for the mobility sector. This strategic move further solidifies Kineco’s ambition of becoming a global leader in turnkey rail interior systems.
Location: Huntingdon, United Kingdom
Experience: 70+ years of expertise
Core Competence: Lightweight & sustainable mobility solutions
Customers: Trusted supplier to leading rolling stock manufacturers across the UK, Europe, and Asia
TRB’s product portfolio includes detrainment doors, passenger door leaves, driver cab end walls, fire doors, aluminum honeycomb flooring, partitions, and storage cabinets—making it a strong complement to Kineco’s existing offerings.
Founded: 1995 by Shekhar Sardessai
Headquarters: Goa, India
Core Specialization: Advanced composites manufacturing
Key Business Segments: Railways, Aerospace, Defense, Automotive, Industrial
Kineco Alte Train Technologies Pvt. Ltd. – Railcar interiors & toilet modules (JV with Alte, Spain).
Kineco Kaman Composites India Pvt. Ltd. – Now a 100% subsidiary after buying out Kaman Aerospace (USA) in 2024, focused on aerospace & defense composites.
Defense Milestones: India’s first indigenous sonar dome, deployable bridges, and radomes.
This acquisition is part of Kineco Global Rail’s consolidation strategy:
Dec 2024: Acquired Semvac A/S (Denmark) – a leading supplier of rail sanitation systems.
Sep 2025: Acquired TRB Lightweight Structures Ltd. (UK).
Both companies will now operate under the Kineco Global Rail umbrella, leveraging synergies and expanding global market reach.
Key Synergy: TRB and Semvac will benefit from Kineco’s large-scale engineering and manufacturing infrastructure in Goa, India, helping achieve scale, cost competitiveness, and wider customer access.
Shekhar Sardessai (Chairman & MD, Kineco Group):
“The acquisition aligns perfectly with our long-term roadmap for Kineco Global Rail. TRB’s legacy in lightweight rail interiors complements our expertise and will enable us to scale globally.”
Paul Colquitt (MD, TRB Lightweight Structures):
“This acquisition allows TRB to channel its energy into the rail sector and build on our reputation for innovation, delivering greater value to customers worldwide.”
Industrial Division: Pressure vessels & products for corrosive environments.
Exiting Entity: Helios Strategic Systems Ltd. (Indo National Ltd. group) sold its 51% stake in Kineco.
Buyer: Cajanana Assets and Projects SPV LLP – a consortium where Shekhar Sardessai is a partner.
Outcome: Strengthened promoter control and long-term commitment to scaling Kineco globally.
Kineco’s back-to-back acquisitions of Semvac (Denmark) and TRB (UK) mark an aggressive international expansion strategy. By consolidating under Kineco Global Rail, the group is positioning itself as a serious global player in turnkey rail interior systems—combining Indian manufacturing strength with European expertise.
With a strong foundation in railways, aerospace, and defense, and a renewed promoter-led ownership structure, Kineco is emerging as one of India’s most promising unlisted companies with global ambitions.
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