Takaharu Fushimi, a managing corporate officer with Tokyo, Japan-based The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. (YRC), has returned to the U.S. to assume the post of CEO for Yokohama Corporation of North America (YCNA). In this new appointment, Fushimi will be responsible for the strategic operations in North America, as well as oversight of the multiple subsidiaries and business units responsible[Read More…]
Conti EcoPlus HT3 receives an award in the environment category Premium trailer tires for commercial vehicles with fuel efficiency label “A” Considerable fuel savings lead to significant reduction of environmental impact Continental achieves second place in the environment category of the “Trailer Innovation” awards at IAA, for its new trailer tire Conti EcoPlus HT3. The international industry award was awarded[Read More…]
SKF has signed two agreements with Scania, totalling SEK 360 million, for the supply of wheel bearings and high pressure valve stem seals. Tryggve Sthen, President, SKF Automotive says, “It is truly rewarding to see our solutions contributing to Scania’s development of energy efficient trucks. This is a result of our long-term engineering partnership with Scania, which is built on[Read More…]
· Acquisition further strengthens Delphi’s high-growth electrical connectors business · Unwired acquisition the second agreement signed this month to significantly enhance company’s electrical/electronic architecture portfolio Delphi Automotive PLC has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire media connectivity module supplier, Unwired Technology LLC,expanding its data and media connectivity capabilities. The acquisition of Unwired follows the recently announced agreement to acquire Antaya Technologies Corp., a[Read More…]
Text & Photos: T Murrali Leading automotive and non-automotive control cable manufacturer, Suprajit Engineering has been growing by leaps and bounds, propelled by customer satisfaction from across the globe. By far the leader in cable manufacturing in India, the company has the ability to deliver prototypes and samples to customers for fit and function trials even at[Read More…]
October 2014 Subscription Form Online Subscription Focus, Specialise The auto industry is upbeat about the road ahead, thanks to the emerging positive sentiments, pull from festive seasons and, last but not least, increasing proactive support from the government. There is a clear sense of involvement and commitment from the government and this is evident in more ways[Read More…]
In his maiden speech at the Red Fort on Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi threw out significant and motivational bait to his audience, ‘Make in India, and sell anywhere in the world.’ It was his attempt to urge global investors to look at India as a manufacturing base as the country possesses skill, talent, discipline and determination. This is to some extent happening in the[Read More…]
· Simulator gives motorcyclists an opportunity to experience Head-up display technology · Technology study shows how information on the vehicle and its surroundings can be projected into the driver’s field of view · Head-up displays minimize distractions for the driver and maximize comfort and safety Continental has applied its more than 100 years of instrumentation experience to the motorcycle cockpit. The company offers[Read More…]
Human resource precedes other resources like economic or technological resources in contributing to the success of an organization and in creating its competitive advantage. “Resources can be mobilized, technology acquired but HR has to be nurtured. Even one man can make the difference’’, Dr M Veera Shanmuga Moni, IAS, Secretary, Department of Labour and Employment, Government of Tamil Nadu, said. Addressing the `HR[Read More…]
The sixth edition of GIL 2014: India concluded successfully at the Taj Lands End Hotel in Mumbai. Ratan Tata received the Frost & Sullivan Growth, Innovation and Leadership (GIL) Award for Visionary Innovation from Aroop Zutshi, Global President & Managing Partner and Rajiv Kumar, Senior Partner & Global Vice President. Speaking on the occasion and responding to a question about[Read More…]
