Leoni, the leading European provider of cables and cable systems to the automotive sector and other industries, now counts the Volvo Car Corporation among its passenger car customers. According to the first order from the Swedish car manufacturer, Leoni will supply wiring harnesses for future Volvo Cars models. ”We are happy that Volvo Car Corporation relies on our global footprint[Read More…]
Maruti Suzuki India has announced that a majority of its minority shareholders have voted in favour of the contract manufacturing agreement (with Suzuki Motor Corp) for the contract manufacturing agreement for production and sale of vehicles from the new Gujarat plant (which will commence production in early 2017). Also approved is the lease deed for leasing land for purposes of[Read More…]
Henkel Corporation, the U.S. subsidiary of Henkel AG & Co. KGaA of Germany, today announced the acquisition of Magna-Tech Manufacturing, headquartered inMuncie, Indiana. Magna-Tech Manufacturing is the North American market leader in vacuum impregnation services, with a focus on process center capabilities. Magna-Tech will function as a subsidiary of Henkel Corporation, operating as part of its Adhesive Technologies business, the[Read More…]
The all-new 2016 Ford GT supercar will debut the Corning Gorilla Glass hybrid windscreen – a more durable, scratch-resistant window that is about 30 per cent lighter than traditional glass. Developed by Ford and Corning, the window will be used on both the windscreen and rear engine cover of the Ford GT, contributing to enhanced vehicle handling, improved fuel efficiency[Read More…]
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…]
‘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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
Firing Order The automotive industry is in a transition period as the stringent emission norms and fuel economy target in all aspects of the internal combustion (IC) engine are subjected to close scrutiny. Currently, the global automakers are working hard to manage the inefficiency of the IC engines. The global competition for affordable energy and resources will lead to increasing[Read More…]
