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Auto Serve 2014 attempts to reinvent aftermarket through innovation

Auto Serve 2014 attempts to reinvent aftermarket through innovation

Text: T Murrali; Photos: Bhargav TS Focusing on stimulating growth in the aftermarket, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) organised Auto Serve recently in Chennai. The 6th edition of the event – titled Auto Serve 2014, drew visitors from a band of segments including vehicle manufacturers, dealers, components and accessories manufacturers, third-party multi-brand garages, the business community and academia. It[Read More…]

by January 7, 2015 Trending, Web Exclusive
Rajsriya Automotive opens Powder Coating facility near Chennai

Rajsriya Automotive opens Powder Coating facility near Chennai

Text & Photos: T Murrali Auto component maker Rajsriya Automotive Industries Private Limited has recently inaugurated its powder coating facility at its Sriperumbudur plant. Situated at the premises of plant 6, the powder coating factory was inaugurated by the Managing Director of Wabco India, P Kaniappan. Speaking to Auto Components India, the Managing Director of Rajsriya Group, P S Govindachari[Read More…]

Isuzu to source components from India for global operations

Isuzu to source components from India for global operations

Text: J Srikant Isuzu is among the latest entrants into the bulging utility vehicle market in India and has already made its presence felt with the D-Max range of pick-up trucks. Its earlier offering, the MU-7, has been able to hold its own in the competitive SUV segment which is dominated by the likes of Toyota Fortuner, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport[Read More…]

by January 7, 2015 Business Filings, Web Exclusive
Simulation Driven Engine Cylinder Head Design Process

Simulation Driven Engine Cylinder Head Design Process

Cylinder head design is one of the most complex processes in powertrain development. A cylinder head must withstand high combustion pressure, thermal stress and deformations and strain-life while having the least possible weight. A cylinder head is a complex component made up of ports, a water jacket, exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) passage, a combustion chamber head, gaskets and other aspects.[Read More…]

by January 7, 2015 By Invitation, Web Exclusive
ASDC channels Universities to improve reach and relevance

ASDC channels Universities to improve reach and relevance

Text: J Srikant While India has been well acknowledged across the world for its excellent human resources in Information Technology, the same cannot be said about the skills available in the manufacturing sector. Blame it on the Indian education system, which squarely focuses on theory with practice given the least priority. The sector that is the worst affected because of[Read More…]

by January 7, 2015 Special Report, Web Exclusive
ACMA paves way into African Market with reverse buyer-seller meet

ACMA paves way into African Market with reverse buyer-seller meet

Text: J Srikant Automotive Component Manufacturers Association (ACMA), the apex body representing the auto component industry, recently hosted the first ever reverse buyer-seller meet with African countries in which 7 African nations participated. This was supported by the Ministry of Commerce. While ACMA has taken Indian delegations to African nations earlier, this is the first time that African companies have[Read More…]

Sansera Engineering succeeds on quality sustenance

Sansera Engineering succeeds on quality sustenance

Text and Photos: Bhargav TS There are around 30,000 components in a car complementing one another. And not all are sensitive in terms of performance; but the components manufactured by Sansera Engineering play a major role in the engine by converting reciprocating motion into rotational motion, which is done by none other than the ‘Connecting Rod’ or conrod in automotive[Read More…]

by January 6, 2015 Special Reads
FEIN Power Tools to kick start Tech Institute

FEIN Power Tools to kick start Tech Institute

Text & Photos: Bhargav TS FEIN Power Tools India is planning to start FEIN Tech Institute as part of their corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme. This institute will train the economically disadvantaged and deserving students in power tool technologies and equip them with vocational skills for employment. A separate CSR wing called “FEIN TOUCH” will be launched soon to support[Read More…]

Kenda Tyres to drive Indian two-wheeler space

Kenda Tyres to drive Indian two-wheeler space

Story & Photo: Bhargav TS Taiwan-based Kenda Rubber Industrial Co. plans to drive into the Indian two-wheeler market by offering quality tyres at a competitive price. Currently, the company has started supplying tyres to Bajaj Auto and Hero MotoCorp in India, and is talking to a few more two-wheeler manufacturers like Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) and India Yamaha[Read More…]

Tyrolit offers innovative solutions for metal working industry

Tyrolit offers innovative solutions for metal working industry

Text: T Murrali Advancement in technologies in forging and casting has made the quantum of metal removed minimal. While the trend does benefit many users, especially the auto components manufacturers who are working on light weighting and next generation components, is it reducing the role of the metal cutting tool maker? Actually no, according to Tyrolit, a leading supplier of[Read More…]

by January 6, 2015 Allied Business, Web Exclusive