Lifetime Achievement Award” To Mr Ayaz Qazi
At the 2026 SPCE Alumni Meet, the spotlight fell on a remarkable journey of entrepreneurship and industrial innovation. Mr. Ayaz Qazi, a Mechanical Engineering graduate from the Class of 1983, was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award. As the Managing Director of Precihole Group, Qazi has spent the last four decades building a corporate empire centered around a highly specialized niche: the mastery of deep hole drilling technology.
To put his technical achievements into perspective, conventional drilling processes typically cap out at a length-to-diameter ratio of 10:1. Precihole’s highly specialized process, however, can achieve an exceptional ratio of up to 200:1. Under his guidance, Precihole Group has evolved into three distinct, innovative businesses:
Precihole Machine Tools (Est. 1991): This company provides industrial solutions for the aerospace, automotive, and energy sectors. Celebrating 37 years, it has cemented its reputation as a trusted global brand, boasting over 500 installations in more than 25 countries.
Precihole Sports (Est. 2012): Created to make world-class target shooting equipment accessible in India, this branch has grown into the country’s largest airgun manufacturer. A strategic partnership with UK-based company Air Arms has further expanded its reach across more than 30 countries worldwide.
Precihole Arms (Est. 2020): Positioning the group as one of the few licensed private players in the sector, this division focuses on the indigenous development of firearms, Gun barrels, and high pressure components.
A Legacy Beyond the Boardroom
Qazi’s impact extends far beyond commercial success. He has actively championed grassroots sports, with a particular focus on rural areas. By providing dedicated training to aspiring shooters, sponsoring events, he continues to help young athletes realize their dreams through Precihole Foundation.
Through four decades of leadership, Ayaz Qazi has created a lasting legacy that bridges the gap between industrial excellence and philanthropic dedication.
Precihole Machine Tools Pvt. Ltd.
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