Shakur Grinding Services is a Pimpri-Pune based precision tool-room enterprise founded by Mr. Abdul Shakur Abdul Gafur Qureshi. For over three decades, the company has specialised in precision grinding and tool-room services for the diamold and precision manufacturing industries.
The company's most significant achievement is the development and patenting of the EASY CLAMP — a single-unit tool holder device that addresses a longstanding engineering challenge in precision machining.
Key milestones in the history of Shakur Grinding Services, from founding to international patent recognition.
Mr. Abdul Shakur Abdul Gafur Qureshi establishes Shakur Grinding Services in Pimpri-Pune, Maharashtra. The enterprise focuses on precision grinding and tool-room services for the local manufacturing industry.
After decades of hands-on experience in precision tool-room work, the Qureshi family begins developing the concept for the EASY CLAMP — a single-unit tool holder that eliminates torque leakage and maximises adapter length for deep machining.
The India patent application for the EASY CLAMP single-unit tool holder device is filed, establishing the priority date of 17 September 2022 (Application No. 202221053257).
The Indian Patent Office grants Patent No. 434477 for the EASY CLAMP single-unit tool holder device — a landmark achievement for Shakur Grinding Services and the Qureshi family.
PCT Application PCT/IN2023/050859 is filed with the WIPO International Bureau, seeking international protection for the EASY CLAMP invention across multiple designated states.
WIPO publishes WO2024/057337A1. The International Search Report confirms a positive result for Claims 1–8, recognising Novelty, Inventive Step, and Industrial Applicability of the EASY CLAMP invention.
Key facts about Shakur Grinding Services as documented in the company profile.
Founded by Mr. Abdul Shakur Abdul Gafur Qureshi in Pimpri-Pune, Maharashtra. Over 35 years of precision tool-room expertise.
Office No. 17, Bhosale Arcade, Sr. No. 103, Nehru Nagar, Pimpri, Pune 411018 — in the heart of Pune's industrial belt.
Holders of India Patent No. 434477 and PCT Application PCT/IN2023/050859 (WO2024/057337A1) for the EASY CLAMP tool holder device.