# Moradabad manufacturing cluster: brassware and sheet metal > Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, is known for brass and metal handicrafts, iron and aluminium décor and EPNS ware. Processes, ports and nearby clusters, mapped. Source: https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/moradabad/ Major cluster · Uttar Pradesh # Moradabad. Brass and metal handicrafts. Moradabad, in Uttar Pradesh, is a major national manufacturing cluster for brassware and sheet metal. Buyers come here for brass and metal handicrafts, iron and aluminium décor and EPNS ware. [Get a free teardown](https://sourcesquid.co/start/?cluster=moradabad) [All Uttar Pradesh clusters](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/states/uttar-pradesh/) Named shortlist from USD 390 1,060 km to Hazira seaport Hindi plus Urdu 1,770 km from our Bengaluru office Locator · **Moradabad** 28.84° N, 78.77° E * __Moradabad * __Nearby clusters * __Seaport * __Inland depot (ICD) Nearest seaport Hazira · 1,060 km Nearest ICD ICD Moradabad · in the city At a glance ## Moradabad, the short version. What the cluster makes, who works there, and how goods leave. Distances are straight-line from the city centre. Known for Brass and metal handicrafts, iron and aluminium décor and EPNS ware Processes [Metalware & brass](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/metalware-and-brass/), [Sheet metal & fabrication](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/sheet-metal-and-fabrication/) State [Uttar Pradesh](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/states/uttar-pradesh/)One of 15 clusters mapped in Uttar Pradesh Languages Hindi, UrduOur team speaks Hindi Scale Major clusterA major national manufacturing cluster Nearest seaport Hazira, 1,060 kmSurat, Gujarat Nearest ICD ICD Moradabad, in the cityInland container depot for customs clearance and rail to port State ports ICD Dadri, ICD Moradabad, ICD Kanpur, Nhava Sheva (JNPA) and Mundra From Bengaluru 1,770 kmSourceSquid's India office Processes ## What Moradabad does best. 2 process families, each with its own page of methods, materials and buying tips. [Process family**Metalware & brass**Sand casting of brass and aluminium · Metal spinning and deep drawing · Brass turning on auto lathes and CNC · Hand chasing and engraving](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/metalware-and-brass/)[Process family**Sheet metal & fabrication**Fibre laser cutting · CNC turret punching · CNC press-brake bending · Progressive and transfer die stamping](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/sheet-metal-and-fabrication/) ### Materials worked in Moradabad * [Stainless steel](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/materials/stainless-steel/) * [Aluminium](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/materials/aluminium/) * [Brass, copper and bronze](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/materials/brass-and-copper/) * [Zinc alloy (Zamak)](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/materials/zinc-alloy/) * [Glass](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/materials/glass/) Product families ## Made in Moradabad, step by step. Open a product to see its process chain. Each links to the full guide with QA tests, HS heading and lead times. **Brass & metal home décor**6 steps · Samples 2–4 weeks 1. **Design & sampling** · Sketch to master sample 2. **Sand or die casting** · Brass, aluminium or iron 3. **Hand finishing** · Chasing, engraving, polishing 4. **Plating & lacquer** · Antique, nickel, copper or PVD finishes 5. **Assembly** · Glass, wood or marble components fitted 6. **Drop-tested packing** · Retail-ready cartons [Full guide to brass & metal home décor →](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/products/brass-metal-home-decor/) **Brass hardware and fittings** 6 steps · Samples 2–3 weeks 1. **Rod & forging stock** · Free-cutting brass rod or hot-forged blanks 2. **Hot forging** · Near-shape blanks for complex fittings 3. **Turning** · Auto-lathe and CNC turning, drilling and threading 4. **Deburring & polishing** · Tumbling and buffing 5. **Plating** · Nickel, chrome or natural finish 6. **Inspection & packing** · Thread gauges, dimensions and finish checks [Full guide to brass hardware and fittings →](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/products/brass-hardware-fittings/) **Décor lighting and lamps** 6 steps · Samples 3–5 weeks 1. **Design & sampling** · Drawing to prototype, with light source specified 2. **Body making** · Metal casting or spinning, glass blowing, wood turning or ceramic forming 3. **Finishing** · Plating, powder coat, lacquer or glaze 4. **Electrical assembly** · Lamp holder, cable, switch and plug fitted 5. **Safety testing** · Hipot, earth continuity and polarity checks 6. **Packing** · Drop-tested inner and master cartons [Full guide to décor lighting and lamps →](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/products/decor-lighting/) **Wooden kitchenware and serveware** 6 steps · Samples 3–4 weeks 1. **Timber & drying** · Mango or acacia sawn, kiln-dried and conditioned to the agreed moisture content 2. **Cutting & turning** · Blanks cut, then lathe-turned or CNC-routed into bowls, boards and platters 3. **Marble & fittings** · Marble inserts, metal handles or feet fitted and bonded 4. **Sanding & finishing** · Fine sanding, food-safe oil or wax on food areas; whitewash, paint or decals elsewhere 5. **Inspection** · Moisture, finish, warp and crack checks against the approved sample 6. **Retail packing** · Shrink-wrapped or boxed with silica gel, barcodes and drop-tested master cartons [Full guide to wooden kitchenware and serveware →](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/products/wooden-kitchenware-serveware/) Within 250 km ## Clusters close to Moradabad. Useful when one trip should cover several suppliers, or when a part needs a process Moradabad does not run. [ 60 km away Established cluster **Rudrapur – Pantnagar** Auto, FMCG & packaging (SIDCUL) Auto & EV componentsPlastics & rubber mouldingFood, spices & agri ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/rudrapur/)[ 80 km away Specialist cluster **Bareilly** Cane & bamboo furniture, zari work Wood, cane & furnitureDyeing, printing & embroidery ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/bareilly/)[ 100 km away Established cluster **Meerut** Cricket & sports goods, scissors, band instruments Sports goods & toysHand tools & hardware ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/meerut/)[ 110 km away Specialist cluster **Pilkhuwa** Printed bedsheets & handloom Home textiles & carpetsDyeing, printing & embroidery ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/pilkhuwa/)[ 110 km away Established cluster **Khurja** Ceramic pottery & crockery Ceramics & glass ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/khurja/)[ 130 km away Major cluster **Aligarh** Locks, builder hardware, brass hardware Hand tools & hardwareCasting & foundryMetalware & brass ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/aligarh/) Geographical Indications ## Uttar Pradesh's GI products. 78 registered GI products come from Uttar Pradesh, with 6 more applications pending. A few of them: [See all 78 in Uttar Pradesh](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/states/uttar-pradesh/#gi) * [Agra Durrie Carpets, rugs & mats](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/gi/carpets-rugs-and-mats/#uttar-pradesh) * [Agra Leather Footwear Leather & footwear](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/gi/leather-and-footwear/#uttar-pradesh) * [Agra Stone Inlay Craft Stone & marble](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/gi/stone-and-marble/#uttar-pradesh) * [Aligarh Tala Tools & manufactured goods](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/gi/tools-and-manufactured-goods/#uttar-pradesh) * [Amroha Dholak Musical instruments](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/gi/musical-instruments/#uttar-pradesh) * [Baghpat Home Furnishings Home textiles & embroidery](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/gi/home-textiles-and-embroidery/#uttar-pradesh) * [Bakhira Brassware Metalware & bronze](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/gi/metalware-and-bronze/#uttar-pradesh) * [Banaras Brocades and Sarees Handloom sarees & fabrics](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/gi/handloom-sarees-and-fabrics/#uttar-pradesh) * [Banaras Gulabi Meenakari Craft Jewellery & gems](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/gi/jewellery-and-gems/#uttar-pradesh) * [Banaras Hand Block Print Home textiles & embroidery](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/gi/home-textiles-and-embroidery/#uttar-pradesh) How SourceSquid covers Moradabad ## Your team in Moradabad. Our Bengaluru team covers Moradabad in person: factory search, audits, samples and inspections. This is what working with us there looks like. * **Factory search on the ground** Our Bengaluru team visits Moradabad to screen factories in person, then shares a named shortlist with the evidence behind it. * **Audits before you commit** On-site audits of the strongest Moradabad candidates, scored on capability, quality systems and capacity. * **Samples to golden sample** First articles measured against your drawing, then a signed golden sample that every lot is checked against. * **Inspections on every lot** In-line and pre-shipment inspections in Moradabad to your AQL, with photo and measurement reports. * **We speak Hindi** The language of Moradabad's factory floors, so questions get answered at the machine, not after a week of email. * **Shipping via Hazira** Containers can be stuffed and cleared at ICD Moradabad in the city, then railed to Hazira or another gateway port. Moradabad questions ## Straight answers. Anything else, ask us directly. A principal replies, not a bot. [anirudh@sourcesquid.co](mailto:anirudh@sourcesquid.co) ### What is Moradabad known for manufacturing? Moradabad is known for brass and metal handicrafts, iron and aluminium décor and EPNS ware. It is a major national manufacturing cluster in Uttar Pradesh, and its main product groups are brassware and sheet metal. ### Which port is nearest to Moradabad? The nearest seaport is Hazira, about 1,060 km away in a straight line. ICD Moradabad is in the city itself. Exporters in Uttar Pradesh commonly ship through ICD Dadri, ICD Moradabad, ICD Kanpur, Nhava Sheva (JNPA) and Mundra. ### How do I find good manufacturers in Moradabad? Send SourceSquid a short brief with a drawing, photo or sample. We return a named shortlist of Moradabad manufacturers screened on evidence, then audit the strongest on site before you place an order. Start here ## Get a named shortlist of Moradabad manufacturers. Send one drawing, photo or quote. We return how it is made, the right factories in the cluster and a realistic target price. [Get a free teardown](https://sourcesquid.co/start/?cluster=moradabad)[Talk to a principal](https://sourcesquid.co/contact/) Named shortlist from USD 390