INSTITUTE FOR AUTO PARTS AND HAND TOOLS TECHNOLOGY is an Industrial Research, Development and Technical services providing institute. It is being set up in 1994 with the aim to uplift technological level of small & medium enterprises of the region. The focused area of the institute is in Auto Parts and Hand Tools manufacturing sector. The inputs were made by Punjab Govt. in the shape of Land, Building, Infrastructure and Indigenous Equipments. UNDP contributed in the shape of Imported Plant, Machinery, Equipment, Foreign Experts and Training of Staff.
The complex of the institute is spread over 6 acres of land and situated in the Centeralised Industrial Focal Point of Ludhiana.
Aspire to be one of the international level research, development and efficient service provider by acquiring, adopting world class cutting edge technology, developing technical expertise and disseminating the same to sustainable development and growth of Autoparts, Hand Tools, light engineering sector through promoting quality, innovation and professional commitment.