From a two-person partnership to a global organization with 21K+ people, we have been on an incredible journey over the last 25+ years. Our growth is a story of collaboration, dedication, and the unwavering pursuit of excellence. The best is yet to come.
Our history over the years
1997
1998
1999-01
2003-06
2007
2008
2009-10
2011-12
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019-20
2021
2022
2023
2024
The Quest journey begins
- Dreams become reality with a project from General Electric. Co-founders Ajit and his friend Aravind set the wheels in motion and launched Quest
- The initial logo was designed by the founders, with the help of Aravind’s wife. It captured the idea of a Quality Engineering company with Software Technology - Quest. The stylized Q represented a magnifying glass and the globe. And so, Quest was born
1997
Ordinary people achieving extraordinary things
- The vision to solve the world’s hardest engineering problems took flight from a tiny 200 sq. ft office above a fire station in Schenectady, NY
- We also opened our first office in Bengaluru
1998
Steering into new directions
- Our passion for automotive excellence was fast-tracked, with the acquisition of Lexel Engineering
- Won our first dedicated local/global program supporting GE Power, establishing the basis for our high-value and cost-effective engagement model
- Became a Global Engineering Development Center in support of all GE Energy’s divisions centered in the Diamond District of Bengaluru
1999-01
Casting our net globally
- We opened a dedicated delivery center in Florence, Italy
- The Yokohama engineering center in Japan was founded and became a preferred partner to Toshiba Power Systems
- United Technologies appointed us as its strategic partner as part of the UT500 initiative and we also became Rolls-Royce’s preferred partner
2003-06
New brand identity
- As the company grew and evolved, so did our brand identity. We created a dynamic new logo that encapsulated our ethos of a company of passionate engineers driven by a shared mission to create a better future
- GE cemented our partnership with a multi-year preferred supplier contract
2007
The sky’s the limit
- ASE Technologies join Quest, expanding our capabilities in Aerospace & Defense and scaling the company from $2M to $32M in a decade
2008
A winning year
- As our growth gained momentum, our industry acknowledgment also flourished
- We were ranked #1 in the Deloitte Fast 50 India Program and #1 in the Black Book of Outsourcing
- We established an Aerospace SEZ in Belgaum, expanding our team with a further 1,000 dedicated people
- And we rounded off the year by winning a multi-million-dollar contract with Hamilton
Sundstrand
2009-10
Growing our expertise
- We completed the acquisition of Interface (Spain) enhancing GKN engineering services in UK and Europe for Aerospace
- Ventured into the Oil & Gas sector, partnering with BHI
- Opened a corporate office in Singapore and a delivery center at Filton, UK supporting the local customer base, including the Aerospace industry
- Honored with Airbus’s Most Innovative Supplier award and Rolls-Royce President’s Quality award
2011-12
Diving into new industries
- Joined forces with Beeken Tech and diversified into engineering solutions for the Oil & Gas industry
2013
Growing from strength to strength
- Surpassed the 6,000-team mark by acquiring NeST Software, providing a huge boost to our capabilities in embedded systems
- Gained Zinnov’s coveted Aerospace & Energy leadership status and opened a new office in Houston to provide engineering services and solutions for the upstream oil industry, equipment manufacturers, and other Oil and Gas companies
2014
Taking automotive up a notch
- Our automotive service offerings were consolidated by acquiring EDF in Germany
2015
Strengthened our presence in Asia
- To expand our service delivery footprint in Singapore, we integrated HASK. We also opened a new center in Tokyo to strengthen and diversify our presence in Japan and offer customers more innovative technology services and solutions
2016
Entered the world of Hi-Tech
- With acquisitions of DETECH and IT Six Global, we entered the world of Hi-Tech and expanded our footprint in the automotive engineering sector in Europe
- Our reputation for innovation and excellence also received industry accolades. We were recognized as a 'High Performer' and positioned in the 'Winner's Circle' in Aerospace Engineering Services
2017
Grew our tech offerings
- Augmented our Digital & Mobile engineering solutions portfolio by acquiring Mobiliya and Exilant
- Joined forces with Engicom, adding 100 engineers to GE Wind and HP accounts and opened new offices in Munich and Bengaluru
2018
Expanded supply chain solutions
- Dakota Moon joined Quest Global, expanding our service offering for the Aerospace and Energy industries
- Opened a new center in France that focused on aerospace and oil and gas industries
- Launched the Microsoft CoE (Center of Excellence) in Pune
2019-20
Established Semiconductor offerings
- Acquired Synapse design to enter Semiconductor services
- Launched our US Defense entity and set up a TCMS (Train control and management system) lab in Hyderabad
2021
Celebrated our 25-year anniversary
- To commemorate our 25-year anniversary and reflect how far we’d come, our brand identity
got a fresh new look. To honor the anniversary, we pledged to plant 500K trees by 2025 - We acquired EXB Solutions to join forces with QDSS
- Adept and Intelizign join Quest Global, enhancing our Semiconductor and PLM services
- Opened a new office in Kochi, leveraging local engineering talent
2022
Onwards and upwards
- Proud winners of the GE Aviation Chairman's award and the Premier award by Raytheon Technologies for excellence in business management
- Launched a new office in Chennai, fostering product solution capabilities to support our automotive, industrial, and technology domain partners
2023
New Markets, Stronger Leadership, Bigger Impact
- Expanding our reach as Alpha-Numero joins Quest Global, enhancing collaboration and global capabilities to drive innovation.
- Quest Global launches in Dubai to strengthen our Energy vertical and meet regional demands.
- Rob Vatter, with 35+ years in tech and ER&D, joins as Executive President to guide our next growth phase.
2024
The best is yet to come..
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