Articles by: Bhargav S

P G Jadeja elected as new President of IMTMA

P G Jadeja elected as new President of IMTMA

Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association (IMTMA) held its 69th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 10 December 2015 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre in Bangalore. At the Executive Committee meeting following the AGM, P.G. Jadeja, Chairman and Managing Director, Jyoti CNC Automation Ltd. was elected as the President of IMTMA and P. Ramadas, Managing Director, Ace Manufacturing Systems Limited as[Read More…]

by December 19, 2015 Allied Business, Newscast
Arvind Balaji launches the book ‘Apparent in Hindsight’ authored by Vector Consulting Group

Arvind Balaji launches the book ‘Apparent in Hindsight’ authored by Vector Consulting Group

‘Apparent in Hindsight’ was launched by Arvind Balaji, President ACMA, during ACMA’s (Automotive Components Manufacturers Association) western region meet, recently held inPune. The book delves deep into the chronic problems faced by almost all companies in the Indian automotive industry. It closely examines and challenges the fundamental assumptions that have held firm since time immemorial and guided the management of these[Read More…]

by December 19, 2015 Newscast
Hyundai Motor India appoints S Ganesh Mani as VP – Production

Hyundai Motor India appoints S Ganesh Mani as VP – Production

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has appointment S Ganesh Mani, as Vice President – Production. He will report to Young Key Koo, Managing Director, HMIL. Mani last served as Vice President Operations Control at Maruti Suzuki India Limited, where he worked for over 28 years and discharged several senior executive level responsibilities in manufacturing, strategy, operations, vector alignment etc. Mani[Read More…]

by December 19, 2015 Newscast, OEM
BorgWarner expands VCT business with wide Range Of Hyundai, Kia vehicles

BorgWarner expands VCT business with wide Range Of Hyundai, Kia vehicles

BorgWarner is expanding its engine timing business in Korea, by supplying its advanced cam torque actuated (CTA) variable cam timing (VCT) technology for Hyundai and Kia vehicles powered by 3.0- to 3.8-liter V-6 gasoline engines. BorgWarner’s CTA phasers with mid-position lock technology respond faster than traditional VCT systems and enable greater valve timing control over a broad range of engine[Read More…]

by December 19, 2015 International, Newscast
ZF Honors 14 Top Suppliers

ZF Honors 14 Top Suppliers

ZF Friedrichshafen AG recognizes its outstanding suppliers with the “ZF Supplier Awards.” This year, the technology company handed out a total of 14 awards in different categories. This year’s eighth awards event was also a premiere: The first global Supplier Day, with ZF and ZF TRW jointly presenting the “Supplier Awards”. E. Winkemann GmbH emerged from a multi-stage process as[Read More…]

by December 19, 2015 International, Newscast
Maruti Celerio gets ABS, Airbag across variants

Maruti Celerio gets ABS, Airbag across variants

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) has announced it is offering safety features of dual airbags and anti-lock braking system (ABS) as an option across all variants of its Celerio hatchback. The car will be offered with dual airbags and ABS from the base variant itself, and will be denoted with the ‘(O)’ nomenclature. MSIL has equipped the Celerio with this[Read More…]

by December 5, 2015 Newscast, OEM

Volkswagen India to recall over 3 lakh diesel cars

Volkswagen (VW) India has announced that it is recalling about 323,700 Volkswagen, SKODA and Audi brand cars in India equipped with the EA 189 diesel engines affected by the emission scandal. VW presented its observations, findings and outlines of possible solutions on the EA 189 diesel engines to the Ministry of Heavy Industries, Government of India and Automotive Research Association[Read More…]

by December 5, 2015 Newscast, OEM
ContiTech Develops Elastic Multi-V Belts

ContiTech Develops Elastic Multi-V Belts

ContiTech’s Power Transmission Group has introduced its elastic Multi-V Belt that enables non-positive power transmission of torque in belt drives without a tensioning pulley. This belt from ContiTech is claimed to maintain tension throughout its lifetime, and can be used to drive components including the alternator, fan, water pump, air-conditioning compressor and power steering. These multi V belts meet the[Read More…]

by December 5, 2015 International, Newscast
Federal-Mogul introduces Unipiston clutch technology

Federal-Mogul introduces Unipiston clutch technology

Federal-Mogul Powertrain has introduced its Unipiston clutch piston with integrated springs that are suitable for clutch packs in dual clutch transmissions (DCTs), conventional automatic transmissions and limited slip differentials. Unipiston is claimed to enable improved clutch performance, reduce required package space and simplify assembly. Unipiston technology has been validated with one customer and is expected to enter series production in[Read More…]

by December 5, 2015 International, Newscast
Delegation of Isuzu vendors Visit Sri City

Delegation of Isuzu vendors Visit Sri City

A large delegation of the vendors of Isuzu Motors India visited Sri City on Tuesday. The 180-member team includes the senior executives of various domestic and international companies which will supply auto components to Isuzu. The purpose of their visit was to have a glimpse of Isuzu production plant, and to witness the bustling activity at the industrial park. Welcoming[Read More…]

by December 1, 2015 Business Filings, Newscast, OEM