Post Tagged with: "China"

Multitasking machines highlight ACMEE 2014

Multitasking machines highlight ACMEE 2014

Text & Photos: Bhargav TS   The 11th edition of ACMEE 2014 showcased the powerhouse of the manufacturing industry by bringing in the latest machines that help in improving productivity and efficiency. The participants in the event focused on multitasking machines, which are helpful in enhancing productivity, achieving consistent accuracy and a higher working life of products. The 5-day event, which recently concluded at Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam drew more than 450[Read More…]

by August 3, 2014 Newscast, Trending, Web Exclusive
Toyota starts CVT production in China

Toyota starts CVT production in China

Toyota Motor Corporation’s (TMC’s) vehicle powertrain production subsidiary in Changshu, China, Toyota Motor (Changshu) Auto Parts Co., Ltd. (TMCAP), held a ceremony here today to officially mark the start of localized production of continuously variable transmissions (CVTs), which is a first for Toyota outside Japan. Production of transaxles for hybrid vehicles―also a first for Toyota outside Japan―is scheduled to begin[Read More…]

Knorr-Bremse Commercial Vehicle Systems expanding in China

Knorr-Bremse Commercial Vehicle Systems is substantially expanding its commitment to China: On July 25, 2014, Knorr-Bremse Asia Pacific (Holding) Ltd. in Hong Kong and the Chinese company Dongfeng Electronic & Technology Co., Ltd. (DETC) signed an agreement governing the formation of the joint venture company “Knorr-Bremse DETC Commercial Vehicle Braking Technology Co., Ltd.”. The new company, in which Knorr-Bremse holds[Read More…]

Long term growth remains intact

Long term growth remains intact

Automotive systems major Continental has been aggressive in Asia with special focus on China and India. The company’s Indian arm is gearing up to support the OEMs emerging requirements by developing and adapting technologies to local needs. Claude dGama Rose, Managing Director of Continental Automotive Components India, spoke to T Murrali recently on the company’s plans. Edited excerpts:   Q:[Read More…]

by July 28, 2014 Upfront

Cooper Standard opens new technical centre in Shanghai, China

Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc., the parent company of Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc. (“Cooper Standard”), demonstrated its commitment to global expansion in the Asia Pacific region during the grand opening event for its new Asia Pacific Technical Centre in Shanghai, China. The Company’s Asia Pacific headquarters will also relocate from Kunshan, China to the new Shanghai facility. The new Asia Pacific Technical Centre and headquarters covers 762 square meters with 55 employees who support the entire[Read More…]

Dr Seshu Bhagavathula appointed as Chief Technology Officer at Apollo Tyres

Dr Seshu Bhagavathula appointed as Chief Technology Officer at Apollo Tyres

Dr Seshu Bhagavathula has been appointed as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Apollo Tyres Ltd. Dr Seshu will spearhead the global initiatives for the company on tyre technology, research and new product development, for both passenger vehicle and commercial vehicle tyres. He will be assisted by the research, technology and design teams across all geographies.   Said Neeraj Kanwar, Vice Chairman[Read More…]

Continental Celebrates 30 Lifesaving Years

Continental Celebrates 30 Lifesaving Years

International automotive supplier Continental has been producing Electronic Brake Systems (EBS) for 30 years now. Two other milestones will occur this year: the 100 millionth EBS unit will roll off the assembly line in Frankfurt, which will also be the 250 millionth unit manufactured worldwide. “Electronic brake systems have been enhancing safety since 1984. They stabilise cars by assuming braking[Read More…]

Volkswagen signs declaration in the presence of German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, to expand production capacity

Volkswagen signs declaration in the presence of German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, to expand production capacity

In the presence of German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, Jochem Heizmann, Member of the Board of Management of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft and President and CEO of Volkswagen Group China, on 7 July signed a joint declaration for two new vehicle plants in China together with Xu Jianyi, Chairman of FAW.   “China has become our largest and[Read More…]

Halla Visteon Climate Control signs agreement to acquire majority stake in China JV

Halla Visteon Climate Control signs agreement to acquire majority stake in China JV

Halla Visteon Climate Control (HVCC) has announced that the company has reached an agreement to acquire an ownership stake in Japan Climate Systems (JCS) Nanjing of 51 percent and become the majority shareholder. The cash transaction, valued at $6.4 million (6.5 billion Korean Won), is subject to adjustments and expected to be finished in the third quarter of 2014, after[Read More…]

Federal-Mogul expands powertrain footprint in China

Federal-Mogul expands powertrain footprint in China

Federal-Mogul Holdings Corporation’s Powertrain Division has increased its piston manufacturing footprint in China to meet the growing demand for its advanced Elastoval piston products that lower emissions and reduce fuel consumption. The expansion of the company’s Qingdao piston manufacturing facility aligns with the company’s strategy to locally serve China’s domestic and foreign automakers. Federal-Mogul’s Qingdao manufacturing facility is located in[Read More…]