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Schwing Stetter sets up fabrication unit

Schwing Stetter sets up fabrication unit

Construction equipment manufacturer Schwing Stetter India, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Schwing Gmbh has commissioned its fabrication unit in Chennai. The company has invested Rs 65 crore in the new plant to manufacture the S36 concrete boom pump and ‘separate placing’ boom pump SPB 25 and 35. The new 5 acre plant will further help the company to localise the pumps[Read More…]

Lead-free materials drive increased bearing sales for Federal-Mogul

Federal-Mogul Holdings Corporation’s Powertrain Division has positioned itself as a global leader in lead-free engine bearings since introducing its complete portfolio of lead-free three-layer bronze bearing shells in 2007. During a time when light vehicle production fell in Europe and engine downsizing trends further impacted bearing volumes, the company’s lead-free bearing sales achieved significant growth despite a contracting market. The[Read More…]

Messe Frankfurt announces Automechanika Chicago

Messe Frankfurt announces Automechanika Chicago

Messe Frankfurt, producer of Automechanika, the leading international brand of automotive trade shows, and Advanstar Communications, one of the largest trade show organisers in the US will join forces to launch Automechanika Chicago. The show will be the 14th Automechanika event around the globe, and will take place April 24-26, 2015, at McCormick Place.  Automechanika Chicago will showcase the newest[Read More…]

Scania Metrolink buses delivered to Aeon Connect in Kerala

Scania Metrolink buses delivered to Aeon Connect in Kerala

Scania Commercial Vehicles India (SCVI) today delivered the first Scania Metrolink Coaches in Kerala to Aeon Connect Travels. Sivakumar V, Sales Director, SCVI, Staffan Arvas, Strategist, Brand & Marketing Communications, Scania CV AB and Agy George from Aeon Connect Travels were part of the occasion. These buses will connect travelers from Ernakulam to Hyderabad. Expressing happiness over the delivery of[Read More…]

by April 30, 2014 Newscast, OEM, Web Exclusive
ACMA Automechanika New Delhi gears up for its second edition

ACMA Automechanika New Delhi gears up for its second edition

Messe Frankfurt and the apex body of the India’s automotive aftermarket, Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA) will come together again to organise India’s leading trade fair for the Automotive Industry – ACMA Automechanika New Delhi. The show will offer a professional platform paired with premium networking opportunities in Halls 8 – 12A at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from[Read More…]

Bosch starts new year with strong sales growth in every business sector

Bosch starts new year with strong sales growth in every business sector

 The Bosch Group has started the new year with a good increase in sales. In the first quarter, sales grew by roughly 7%. After adjusting for exchange-rate effects, the increase was roughly 10%. For the current fiscal year, the global provider of technology and services expects its sales to grow 3 to 5%. “We continue to move forward with our[Read More…]

Endurance bags Tata Motors biz

Endurance bags Tata Motors biz

Story & Photography : Bhargav TS Endurance Technologies, manufacturer of suspensions, braking systems, clutches, castings and alloy wheels has bagged an order from Tata Motors for its Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV). This business involves supply of hydraulic drum brake system, 240,000 units annually. The order from Tata Motors has made the Aurangabad-based component manufacturer foray into the LCV segment. Currently[Read More…]

by April 30, 2014 Business Filings
Suprajit group on expansion mode

Suprajit group on expansion mode

The company looks at product diversification and increasing footprint for future growth Different kinds of cables Bangalore headquartered Suprajit group is expanding its product portfolio while also improving business with existing customers in both domestic and export sectors. The company that makes liner cables is also chalking out aggressive plans to increase its presence in the aftermarket. Speaking to Auto[Read More…]

by April 30, 2014 Business Filings
Mercedes-Benz Buses completes its range of chassis in Euro VI

Mercedes-Benz Buses completes its range of chassis in Euro VI

Mercedes-Benz Buses is completing its range of chassis in Euro VI with the three-axle OC 500 RF chassis for inter-city buses and touring coaches. For special applications, to comply with country-specific regulations and to cater for individual interior design requirements, custom-made bodies locally mounted on bus chassis are required in many European countries and on the world market. As early as October[Read More…]

LabVIEW software is made compatible with robotic platform

National Instruments (NI) has added the capability to use LabVIEW system design software to program the LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 robotics platform. The free download module is available for education and retail. The software helps students, engineers and hobbyists alike create programs that communicate with and control the EV3 brick with LabVIEW. As it has connectivity with thousands of sensors, devices[Read More…]