The combined competencies of three companies, the erstwhile Tata Robins Fraser (established in 1962), Tata Material Handling Systems (formerly Tata Man. Ghh., established in 1978), and Tata Technodyne (established in 1996), resulted in the formation of TRF Ltd

The company has evolved into one of the most comprehensive sources of engineering equipment, systems and services. It manufactures bulk material handling and processing equipment, bulk material handling systems, coke oven equipment, coal dust injection systems for blast furnaces, coal beneficiation systems, and port and yard equipment. It's Port and Yard Division is also equipped with the technology; EPC and EPCM services for mini blast furnace technology. TRF Ltd caters to diverse industries including power, metallurgy, chemical, mining and cement.