Federal India Trading Company
Our Journey
Shri Kalyanbhai Bholabhai Javeri establishes Federal India Trading Company - FITCO, with the first machine installed at ATIRA, Ahmedabad. The company began by supplying yarn, fabric, and partly paper testing equipment to key institutions:
ATIRA, BTIRA, CITRA, NITRA, CTRL, SASMIRA, CSWRI, WRA.
Pradip K. Javeri joins, guiding FITCO into the paper, jute, and power sectors. Instruments are supplied to:
BILT, CPPRI, IJIRA, CPRI, IIT Delhi.
FITCO introduces plastic and composite testing systems, gradually working with clients like:
IPCL, IISc, DRDE, DRDL, ISRO‑VSSC, NCL Pune, SCTIMST, Ashok Leyland, NOCIL, PIL Chemicals, CLRI, National Test Houses (Mumbai, Kolkata, Ghaziabad).
Mehul P. Javeri joins, expanding FITCO's offerings with Universal Testing Machines (UTM) and tensile testers. Key clients include:
BHEL, IGCAR (formerly RRC Kalpakkam), ARAI Pune, CBRI.
FITCO expands into aerospace, defence, and pharmaceuticals with selected international products. Notable projects include:
VJTI Mumbai, HPCL, BPCL, CIPET, Carborundum Universal, Aditya Birla Pulp & Fibre, Gharda Chemicals (Mumbai & Panoli), Rajashree Polyfilms, Reliance Industries (Surat, Mumbai, Jamnagar, Dahej, Hazira, Hoshiarpur).
With Paras Javeri joining, Federal India Trading Company - FITCO continues to focus on providing dependable solutions, strengthening client relationships, and steadily growing its presence across automotive, polymers, packaging, defence, aerospace, academia, pharmaceuticals, and technical textiles.
Why Choose FITCO?
Decades of Expertise
Over 70 years (since 1950) of industry experience providing reliable testing solutions.
Diverse Portfolio
Comprehensive solutions for textiles, plastics, polymers, aerospace, defense, rPET and more.
Precision & Quality Focus
Delivering equipment that ensures accurate results and meets stringent quality standards.
Innovation & Modernization
Continuously updating our offerings with the latest advancements in testing technology.
Reliable After-Sales Support
Expert technical guidance, installation, calibration, and maintenance services via trained engineers.
Strong Customer Relationships
Trusted by major industries, research labs, and academic institutions, with repeat customers year after year.
At FITCO, we are committed to delivering precision, quality, and innovation—helping industries meet their evolving needs with confidence.
Our Detailed Journey
1950
Foundation Through Innovation
Federal India Trading Company was founded by Shri Kalyanbhai Bholabhai Javeri in Ahmedabad. The first machine was installed at Ahmedabad Textile Industry's Research Association (ATIRA). The company began by supplying yarn, fabric, and partly paper testing equipment to leading textile and cotton research institutions across India, including:
- ATIRA, Ahmedabad
- Bombay Textile Research Association (BTIRA), Mumbai
- Central India Textile Research Association (CITRA)
- Northern India Textile Research Association (NITRA)
- Cotton Technological Research Institute (CTRL), Mumbai
- Silk and Art Silk Mills Research Association (SASMIRA), Mumbai
- Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute (CSWRI), Rajasthan
- Woolen Research Association (WRA), Mumbai
1966
Second Generation Joins & Industry Expansion
Pradip K. Javeri joins Federal India Trading Company, helping expand into paper, jute, and power testing sectors. Key clients during this period included:
- Ballarpur Industries Limited (BILT), Delhi
- Central Pulp and Paper Research Institute (CPPRI), Saharanpur
- Indian Jute Research Institute (IJIRA), Kolkata
- Jute Research Institute of India, Kolkata
- Central Power Research Institute (CPRI), Roorkee
- Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi
1980
Diversification into Plastic & Composite Testing
Responding to industry needs, Federal India Trading Company began supplying plastic and composite testing systems. This marked a significant step, with trusted collaborations formed with:
- Indian Petrochemicals Corporation Limited (IPCL)
- Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore
- Defence Materials and Stores Research and Development Establishment (DMSRDE), Kanpur
- Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL), Hyderabad
- Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) – Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC)
- National Chemical Laboratory (NCL), Pune
- Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Trivandrum
- Ashok Leyland, Madras
- National Organic Chemical Industries Limited (NOCIL), Mumbai
- PIL Chemicals, Mumbai
- Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI), Madras
- National Test House (Mumbai, Kolkata, Ghaziabad)
1996
Third Generation Joins & Polymer Era Begins
Mehul P. Javeri joins Federal India Trading Company, bringing focus to polymer testing and introducing advanced systems like Universal Testing Machines (UTM) and tensile testers. Major clients included:
- Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
- Reactor Research Centre (RRC), Kalpakkam – now Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR)
- Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), Pune
- Central Building Research Institute (CBRI)
2000
Product Line Expansion & Aerospace Integration
Federal India Trading Company expands its reach into aerospace, defence, packaging, and pharmaceutical sectors, supported by select international product lines. Important clients during this phase included:
- Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI), Mumbai
- Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)
- Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)
- Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology (CIPET)
- Carborundum Universal Limited, Hosur
- Aditya Birla Pulp and Fibre, Panvel
- Gharda Chemicals, Mumbai and Panoli
- Rajashree Polyfilms
- Reliance Industries – Surat, Mumbai, Jamnagar, Dahej, Hazira, Hoshiarpur
2023
Continued Commitment
With Paras Javeri joining in 2023, Federal India Trading Company continues to build on its legacy. The focus remains on dependable solutions, steady growth, and strong client relationships across a wide range of industries. We work closely with global brands in testing equipment, supported by in-house trained engineering and service teams.
Today, Federal India Trading Company serves valued clients in:
- Automotive
- Polymers
- Packaging
- Defence
- Aerospace
- Academia
- Pharmaceuticals
- Technical Textiles (woven and nonwoven)