Yokohama India, the fully-owned Indian arm of Yokohama Rubber Corporation, today inaugurated the first phase of commercial production at its India plant. The plant, based in Bahudargarh in Haryana, is the company’s first production unit in the country. Trial production at the plant had started in February this year. Spread across an area of nearly 25 acres, the plant will have a[Read More…]
Text & Photo: Bhargav TS The third edition of Auto Ancillary Show 2014, which recently concluded at the Auto Cluster Exhibition Complex, Pune, drew more attraction from the auto industry, both from vehicle and component manufacturers. The show focused on the theme ‘Lightweighting,’ to highlight to the auto industry the importance of polymers, composites and other advanced materials in reducing[Read More…]
Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with National Automotive Council of Nigeria (NAC) which will facilitate free flow of information between the two countries and also help in tapping the opportunities arising on both sides. The MoU will come into force with immediate effect. According to ACMA, the MoU seeks to foster a spirit[Read More…]
Text & Photos: Bhargav TS The 8th edition of EMMA Expo India 2014, which recently concluded at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), saw more than 200 participants explore joint ventures (JV) with Indian companies. Organised by Taiwan World Trade Centre (TWTC), a non-profit organisation for trade promotion in Taiwan, it is exploring opportunities for Indian organisations to enter into[Read More…]
Text & Photos: Rajesh Rajgor Automechanika Frankfurt 2014 reflected the enormous will of the automotive parts and components manufacturers from all over the world to come up with innovative products in the entire spectrum of the automotive industry. A record number of 4,631 exhibitors from 71 countries presented their products and services at this edition that concluded recently. Volker Bouffier,[Read More…]
Text: T Murrali The slowdown in the automotive industry is gradually vanishing and it may look up in the months to come. While the industry growth is promising and prospective – with demand for passengers and goods expected to grow between 8% and 12% a year, and the number of vehicles on road expected to double by 2020, there are[Read More…]
Text: J Srikant The scene of road transport is changing around the world. From being dependent on IC engines, there is a palpable shift towards hybrids, plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles. But the change is taking effect with varying degrees in countries across the globe. While some countries have taken to the alternative mode of transport with relative ease, a[Read More…]
Text & Photos: J Srikant The 9th edition of Asian Machine Tool Exhibition (AMTEX), which concluded recently in New Delhi, surpassed the expectations of all the exhibitors who were present at this annual event. Organised by Triune Exhibitors, AMTEX 2014, signalled a change in the mood of the manufacturing industry with most of them now ready to invest in better[Read More…]
As the automotive market in the ASEAN market continues to grow, it is becoming increasingly important for firms to connect with companies and customers. Automechanika Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s leading regional trade fair for the automotive industry targeting trade visitors from ASEAN, is expected to attract more than 6,000 visitors when it is held on 19 – 21 March 2015 at[Read More…]
Human resource precedes other resources like economic or technological resources in contributing to the success of an organization and in creating its competitive advantage. “Resources can be mobilized, technology acquired but HR has to be nurtured. Even one man can make the difference’’, Dr M Veera Shanmuga Moni, IAS, Secretary, Department of Labour and Employment, Government of Tamil Nadu, said. Addressing the `HR[Read More…]
