Articles by: Bhargav S

Varroc Lighting takes the technology path for its success

Varroc Lighting takes the technology path for its success

Text & Photos: Bhargav TS Varroc Lighting Systems (VLS) India, the company headquartered in USA is widely known as the supplier of exterior lighting products to OEMs. The company involves itself from the conceptual stage subsequently into designing and manufacturing alongside research and development to walk in parallel with the standards prevailing in the market. The lighting major stands unique[Read More…]

by April 27, 2016 Special Reads
Yeshshree Components edges itself with newfangled patented play

Yeshshree Components edges itself with newfangled patented play

Text: Anusha B Aurangabad-based Yeshshree Press Components capitalises itself with its Research and Development (R&D) centre which constantly watches the market and come up with updated technologies. The technology which they develop named ‘pipe scooping’ gives end to end solutions for automotive pipes. This technology is patented by them and gives thorough solutions for automotive pipes. With this new technology[Read More…]

by April 27, 2016 Business Filings, Cover Story

Setco ‘casts’ all the clutch components right

A joint venture between Setco Automotive Ltd. (Setco) and Spain-based Lingotes Especiales SA, Lava Cast Pvt. Ltd. will supply world-class CV clutch parts to Setco. It is early afternoon and I have completed the tour of Lava Cast’s sprawling facility at Kalol, some 50 kms from Vadodara, Gujarat. Adjacent to Setco’s clutch manufacturing plant, the Lava Cast facility has just[Read More…]

by April 27, 2016 Business Filings, Cover Story
Yamaha inaugurates new Spare Parts Centre in Tamil Nadu

Yamaha inaugurates new Spare Parts Centre in Tamil Nadu

India Yamaha Motor Pvt. Ltd. (IYM) hasinaugurated its new Spare Parts Centre in Tamil Nadu. The Centre is located in the premises of IYM’s Chennai plant with a total area of 30,000 sq.mts. IYM has made a total investment of INR 580 Million in the new Centre. The inauguration ceremony was attended by the officials of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.[Read More…]

by April 27, 2016 Newscast, OEM

Precimetal Cast checkmates fellow players with its critical component manufacturing

Text: Anusha B Precimetal Cast, Ahmedabad headquartered component manufacturer claims its technology to be unique in their league and stands eccentric in their manufacturing vertical. The company is successfully thriving in their cruise supplying quality components manufactured through investment castings process to its customers locally and globally. The company manufactures stainless steel casting and claims that the technology move they[Read More…]

by April 27, 2016 Business Filings, Cover Story
We are looking at assembling 2000 bikes in 2016: Shigeto Nishikawa

We are looking at assembling 2000 bikes in 2016: Shigeto Nishikawa

Japanese super bike maker Kawasaki plans to strengthen its offerings further over the next one year by launching half-a-dozen models. For the Indian arm, 2015 was fruitful year as it launched few high powered super bikes including the H2. Shigeto Nishikawa, Deputy Managing Director, India Kawasaki Motors spoke to Bhargav TS on the company’s plans for the coming years and[Read More…]

by April 27, 2016 Upfront
GGB Bearings eyes future products

GGB Bearings eyes future products

Text: Bhargav TS GGB Bearings, a Pune-based bearing company foresees the Indian market and developing products that are needed for future. For many applications the company has already developed future products which can be offered to OEMs and component makers immediately when they start new development. GGB is though new to the market gets identified world-wide as a reliable player.[Read More…]

by April 27, 2016 Business Filings, Cover Story
We will be soon opening a R&D cum technical centre in Pune: Todd Morgan

We will be soon opening a R&D cum technical centre in Pune: Todd Morgan

Automotive systems major Varroc Group’s lighting division has been aggressive in the Indian market with special focus given to latest technologies. Varroc Lighting Systems India (VLS) is gearing up to support the OEMs emerging requirements by developing and adapting technologies to local needs. Todd Morgan, Senior Vice President – Global Product Development, Varroc Group, spoke to Anirudh Raheja on the[Read More…]

by April 27, 2016 Upfront
Allison Transmission India assimilates global best practices

Allison Transmission India assimilates global best practices

Text: Bhargav TS & Anusha B Allison Transmission India, a fully-owned subsidiary of Allison Transmission Inc. is the world’s largest manufacturer of fully automatic transmissions for medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicles and leader in hybrid-propulsion systems for city buses. Currently grabbing a global market share of 63%, the Indian arm is taking several steps to penetrate more into the Indian[Read More…]

by April 27, 2016 Special Reads
Fiem shines brighter for a safe drive

Fiem shines brighter for a safe drive

Text & Photos: Bhargav TS Lighting systems in the automobiles play a vital role in enhancing the aesthetics of the overall vehicle apart from providing adequate road safety. In an automotive, lights are involved in front (headlight), rear (tail light) and blinkers. To manufacture these lights very few companies involved in India. Haryana-based Fiem Industries that make wide range of[Read More…]

by April 27, 2016 Special Reads