Text and Photos: T Murrali Leading ride control products manufacturer Gabriel India Limited has been experiencing a smooth ride despite the auto industry in India riding on bumpy roads. This is primarily due to the quality of the products and its robust manufacturing process. To understand its mantra, we undertook a short journey into the plant at Hosur. Part of the Anand group, Gabriel India was established in 1961, providing a wide[Read More…]
Text & Photos: T Murrali Exhaust system plays a vital role in a vehicle as it determines how clean and efficient the engine is besides ensuring better life for the vehicle. Tenneco, the global leader in designing and manufacturing of ride control and clean air products follows a combination of eco-friendly and effective manufacturing operation. Tenneco Automotive is present[Read More…]
Text & Photos: T Murrali In a kingdom of bearings dominated by multinational manufacturers, a homegrown company has successfully competed against them, carving a niche for itself with its robust and flawless manufacturing process. The company is National Engineering Industries (NEI) that makes bearings under the NBC brand. We went around the company’s mother plant in Jaipur that won the Deming Prize[Read More…]
Text & Photos: Bhargav TS Better vehicle lighting can help the driver to recognise objects during nights eventually supporting vehicle safety. Lighting system manufacturers address this issue through several technologies. Chennai-based India Japan Lighting (IJL) is looking at offering the OEMs with new solutions that will save energy and enhance life. We took a short journey in the company’s[Read More…]
Sheet metal and tubular component major Metalman Auto Private Limited (MAPL) is embarking on a new journey to Germany with supplies commencing to BMW Motorad from its Waluj plant. The German company’s order is the culmination of MAPL’s efforts taken during the last 28 years and is a testimony to its quality systems. We took a short journey to understand[Read More…]
‘Safety first and foremost’ is the mantra that defines the makers of the hydraulic pump and the rack & pinion, the two vital components of the steering architecture that ensure you reach your destination in safety and comfort.
