Base Batteries, Bangalore-based battery manufacturer not only produces eco friendly batteries but also supplies batteries for electric vehicles and reducing lead content in all its batteries across industries to promote green initiative. The company has also automated its newly commissioned Hosur plant in Tamil Nadu to avoid rejections and to minimise human interventions. In the operation side Base has brought[Read More…]
Text : Bhargav TS Stanadyne, manufacture of diesel and gasoline systems will be launching new fuel injection system for the sub 50 HP engine market that will decrease particulate emissions by 50%. The system is also capable of enhancing the fuel efficiency by 8%, which helps the end user to save the fuel bills. The company recently launched its next-generation[Read More…]
French tyre maker Michelin today launched its new X MULTI range of tubeless radial tyres targeting Indian commercial vehicle market. The new tyre is specially engineered and produced at its Chennai plant that currently manufactures tyres for medium and heavy commercial vehicles (M&HCV). The new tyre comes in 2 models: Z (steer axle) and D (drive axle) offering Indian fleet[Read More…]
Text: Bhargav TS Gates Unitta India, a joint venture company between Gates and Nitta Corporation redefines automotive and industrial market with its cutting edge technology. The company manufactures wide range of belts catering to two-wheelers, passenger cars, commercial vehicle and industrial applications. Gates banks on its inimitable technology, material innovations for a range of applications in the industry and stand[Read More…]
The Pune-based Varsha Forgings Limited has had a long cycle of continuous enhancement of its domain expertise in torque rods and V-links for commercial vehicles and this has not only helped it to tide the recessionary phase but has kept it well prepared for the growth curve that lies ahead. Text: Leon Martin Ray With the lift of ban on[Read More…]
The launch of Celerio Diesel underscores Maruti Suzuki’s efforts to stay ahead of the competition. Text: Anirudh Raheja Maruti Suzuki launched its small car Celerio an year ago and became the first car to offer an Automated Manual Transmission (AMT), albeit on the petrol version, the Celerio helped its maker to strengthen its leadership position. Since Febrauary 2014 the market[Read More…]
Text & Photos: Bhargav TS Sekisui DLJM Molding, a joint venture of Sekisui Chemical Co Ltd and Dipty Lal Judge Mal, has inaugurated its third plant in India. To cater the needs of India Yamaha Motor the company recently commenced its operation in its third plant, which is located at the Yamaha Suppliers Park in Vallam Vadakal, near Chennai. The[Read More…]
TVS Logistics Services Limited (TVS LSL), a 90% automotive logistics provider has acquired 100% stake in the Tata Group company, Drive India Enterprise Solutions Limited (DIESL) to tap the non automotive segments. Tata Opportunities Fund (TOF) will take a minority stake in TVS LSL by investing up to a maximum of Rs 250 crore, which will be utilised for funding[Read More…]
Madurai-based TVS Tyres to invest Rs 150 crore to expand its capacity both in Madurai and Rudrapur facility. In 2014-15, the company had manufactured a monthly 1.6-million tyres in Madurai plant and 400,000 tyres in Rudrapur plant. The company’s Director, P Vijayaraghavan said, “During 2014-15, we have enhanced our capacity from 1.70 million tyres per month to 2 million tyres.[Read More…]
Sekisui DLJM Molding, a joint venture of Sekisui Chemical Co Ltd and Dipty Lal Judge Mal, has inaugurated its third plant plant in India. To cater the needs of Yamaha, the company recently commenced operation of its third plant, which is located at the Yamaha Suppliers Park in Vallam Vadakal, near Chennai. The plant was inaugurated by Takashi Terabayashi, Managing Director,[Read More…]
