Mustafa Yesilgoez, CEO Segment APAC, OSRAM Continental and Managing Director, OSRAM Continental India (Bangalore) speaks to Anwesh Koley about the company’s mission to attain 100 per cent localisation levels in Asia. Q. What are the expectations from the Osram Continental JV formed last year? Yesilgoez. The Osram Continental JV commenced its journey in July last year and soon after, the[Read More…]
In conversation with Aroop Zutshi, Global President & Managing Partner, Frost & Sullivan Interview by Deepti Thore Q. In the previous edition of GIL India Summit, the focus was on growth drivers amidst disruptive trends. Does the 2019 edition hint at sustenance for growth? A. Yes certainly! The reason why there is a difference between what we spoke last[Read More…]
In conversation with S. Krishnan, Director (Sales), Garware Polyester Ltd. Interview by Deven Lad Q. From polyester films to the self-healing paint protection film how has the product development journey of the company been? A. As the pioneer of polyester film manufacturing, we have been in this business for long, in fact, we were the first company to have launched[Read More…]
Interview box: In conversation with Sachin Jadhav, Chairman and Managing Director, Polarity smart bikes. Interview by: Deepti Thore Q: What is the potential of the pedal-assisted bike segment in India? How big is the market? A. Currently, the pedal-assistant market is not directly categorized unlike bicycle market in India. There are plenty of bicycle manufacturers in the auto component[Read More…]
In conversation with K Srinath, Business Head – Robotics, Alstrut India Pvt. Ltd Interview by Deepti Thore Q. How big is the market for Cobots? Srinath: Our company has been growing at a 2x to 3x rate and so are our partners. The parent company itself has been doubling its business. Looking at these indicators, I think the market size[Read More…]
Almost all automotive OEMs worldwide rely on SEG Automotive’s global production network, which delivers high-performance, durable and competitive products with uniform quality standards. This global strength has its foundation in a cross-cultural team of over 8,000 employees in 14 countries in the world’s most important automotive markets. SEG Automotive India with a globally connected Competence Center serves as hub for[Read More…]
Korea-headquartered Hanon Systems has set its sights on becoming a leader in innovative thermal and energy management and in developing sustainable solutions. Its Indian subsidiary Hanon Automotive Systems India (HASI) is also pursuing the same aspirations. HASI currently has 5 plants for its regional spread in India and 2 Engineering Centres to develop new thermal management systems and products. In[Read More…]
US-based technology firm Honeywell International is involved in engineering, development and manufacturing of turbochargers and related forced induction systems. In an email interaction with Auto Components India, Steven C. Gimre, Managing Director, Honeywell UOP India, and Dilip Malhotra, General Manager, Honeywell Transportation Systems India shared their views on connected plants and how turbochargers help in provide cleaner transportation. Q:[Read More…]
Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles (VECV), a joint venture between the Volvo Group and Eicher Motors Ltd (EML), has entered the light and medium duty (LMD) commercial vehicles market by launching 1049. In an exclusive interview, R S Sachdeva, Executive Vice President, Technology, VECV, told Bhushan Mhapralkar about the role played by the components suppliers in its successful entry into the[Read More…]
Wabco is working with manufacturers in India to introduce advanced driver assistance systems and its latest air disc brakes. Its vision is to bring to India the most advanced technologies that it has been developing for Europe. “We work upon a more cost-effective version that could be rapidly offered in India and continue our drive to provide cost-effective, quality products[Read More…]
