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INTERACTION VOL LXVI, FEBRUARY 2018
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Neha Khatri Welcome to the first issue of ANAND Interaction for 2018. Let me begin by wishing all of you With the Indian Auto Expo 2018 round the corner, ANAND has chosen to focus on
and your families a very happy, healthy, prosperous and peaceful year ahead filled with new “Future Ready” as the theme for our group’s display there. We are planning to feature
Story opportunities, hope and positivity. mainly products from our portfolio which cater to emerging new technology areas
CY Myutec Anand India 12-17 Cover Looking back, 2017 was a year of recovery for the global economy; reasonably robust in
like BS VI, Fuel Efficiency, Safety, Light weighting and some EV related products and
K. Latha technologies. Regulatory highlights and ANAND product portfolio and technologies
many countries and regions like Europe, China, Japan and Russia, slow in South America covering these areas form this edition’s cover story.
especially Brazil and stable in Asia, USA and UK. Overall, the growth rate of global
Faurecia Clean Mobility
Subramani Kuppuswamy 18-19 Mando-2 economy improved to 3.6% for 2017 and is projected to touch 3.7% in 2018. It is a delight to talk about the celebration of “20 years of Partnership” between ANAND
0 years of It has been a tumultuous year for the Indian economy. Recovering from the effects of
and Mando Corporation, an affiliate of Halla Group of Korea, another testament to our
partnership demonetisation and stabilizing after the introduction of GST, one of the most impactful tax
philosophy of the “Power of Partnership”. The last 20 years have seen the association
between the two automotive component giants, from Korea and India, strengthen
Federal-Mogul Anand Bearings India
reforms of recent times, Indian economy is now steadily treading the path of growth. The manifold. Over these two decades, our JV company, Mando Automotive India, has
Pankaj Manish World Bank forecast for Indian GDP growth for FY 2017-18 is raised to 7.2% compared to become the largest company at ANAND, by sales and also one of the very successful
6.8% in FY 2016-17. ones.
Federal-Mogul Anand Sealings India
With the robust growth of Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Services sector expected to
Manjunath Karikatti 20-21 Group Sponsorships be sustained during 2018, I expect 2018 also to be a good year for the Indian economy,
ANAND companies continue to win prestigious awards and recognitions from customers,
industry bodies and global institutions. The Group once again was in the limelight at the
though there are apprehensions about continuation of good monsoons for the third year third summit of The Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA),
Gabriel India running in 2018. Any deficiency there may cause some dip in rural demand which has been Centre for Technology (ACT) held in Pune. Four of our Group companies were recognised
Unmesh Rajhans quite buoyant so far, but in my opinion, it will still not have a significant impact on the overall under various categories at these prestigious ACMA Awards.
Shalini Gupta momentum of the Indian economy.
22-23 SN ANAND companies undertook memorable brand promotion activities this year. Gabriel
S Found Most segments of Auto Industry in India have grown in high single-digit or in low double-
Haldex India at ion digits during 2017, posting an average 8% to 9% growth. Of these Passenger Vehicles have
India, our flagship company sponsored the Pune team ‘Puneri Paltan’ at this year’s pro
Kabaddi League. SUJÁN Luxury and Gabriel India co-sponsored the Indian National
Rajesh Yadav grown at around 10%, Two-wheelers at 9 %, M&HCVs at 8% to 9% and LCVs at 10%. The Polo Team to participate at the prestigious World Polo Championship held at Sydney,
expected announcement of vehicle scrappage policy and the new Electric Vehicles policy Australia. ANAND once again sponsored the Salwan memorial Golf Tournament for
Henkel Anand India will further boost market demand for Automobiles which is likely to remain firm in 2018. School students.
Vivek Tyagi ANAND sales growth in 2017 has once again been ahead of the market at around Rs. 9400
24 Visits Crores ($ 1.4 Billion); 5% over budget and 12% over last year. The Group now accounts for
Continuing its customer connect, ANAND conducted a Technology Day focused on
technologies only for electric vehicles at Mahindra Electric premises in Bengaluru. This
MAHLE Behr India 3.3% of the Indian Auto Components Industry and has steadily improved this share from was the first of its kind Tech Day by ANAND showcasing the Group’s portfolio exclusively
Shivangi Pathak 2.8% around three years back. in electric vehicles.
This growth has been possible by our capitalising on our strong new business pipeline ANAND strongly believes in the ‘Power of People’. It is this fundamental belief that has
MAHLE Filter Systems (India) 25 ANAND Technology Day with our OE customers, our continued focus on aftermarket and export opportunities and
almost 20% growth at SUJÁN Luxury, our hospitality vertical. Exports grew ahead of the
made the development of its people central to its core philosophy. Succession planning
Kritika Nigam and ‘Growth from Within’ is an integral part of this philosophy. For decades the Group
at Mahindra Electric budget and are now 10% of group sales. Aftermarket was below budget due to the effects has been successful in developing and maintaining a talent pool of potential leaders
of demonetization and GST but has now started growing well since last six months. I am of the future. To further strengthen the talent pipeline and to groom future leaders,
Mando Automotive India
optimistic about this momentum carrying forward to 2018 as well and the Auto industry ANAND Group HR introduced a “Revised and Refined” version of ANAND Leadership
Tanushree Bose growing, in the range of 9% to 11%. Development Programmes (ALDP) with ANAND Mentorship (AM), ANAND Talent (AT)
and ANAND Leader (AL) programmes under its umbrella. Also introduced were Nurturing
SNS Foundation As we all know now, the Automotive Industry, globally as well as in India, is faced with
26 SUJÁN major transformational changes in the next decade, which offer a huge challenge as well
and Empowering Women (NEW) and Mentoring Certification programmes. Roadshows
were conducted across all the hubs to create awareness among the employees and
Damayanti Bhowmik
as a great opportunity. The introduction of more stringent regulations on emissions, safety, encourage them to be part of this Prestigious program.
fuel efficiency etc.on one side and the emergence of autonomous, connected, electric and
Spicer India hybrid vehicles on the other side, require huge investments by the Industry, the Government Sustainability is a key pillar of ANAND philosophy. Many ANAND companies are
Suchita Kadam and other stakeholders, in new technologies, R&D, infrastructure and services. All major taking key steps towards achieving sustainable growth. Spicer India released its first
global OEMs and component players are working on the development and perfection of ‘Sustainability Report’ thus ushering in a new era of sustainable development. Gabriel
these technologies. Since many of these technologies, especially in the Electric and Hybrid India team completed the installation of solar parks in Dewas and Khandsa to start
SUJÁN Luxury Hospitality
vehicles are still not mature and there are several competing technologies there, one of harnessing solar energy successfully. MAHLE Behr India, Chakan plant recently started
Yusuf Ansari the challenges comes from selecting , backing and investing in technologies which will reaping the benefits of renewable energy through windmills and solar panels and its
ultimately succeed. Noida plant also installed solar panels.
Takata India
ANAND, with its long standing partnerships with global auto component majors, is very I am also pleased to share that SUJÁN, continues to make its mark on the world stage.
R. Girirajan
well placed to bring in many of these new technologies available with its JV partners to Three of its properties have been recognized by the Condé Nast Traveller award and by
India in sync with their introduction by OEMs in India. Many of these, like technologies for Outlook Traveller award, giving us reason to rejoice. Another news of great pride is the
Valeo Friction Materials India BS VI (similar to Euro VI), Safety (Airbags, ABS/ ESC etc.), Light weighting, Mechatronics re-election of Mr. Jaisal Singh as the Vice President of Relais & Châteaux and Member of
Sathiyaseelan Jaganathan and several EV related products are already being offered to the Indian OEMs by ANAND their global Executive Committee & Board of Directors.
companies.
Finally, I would like to compliment and thank the entire Team ANAND for their efforts in
Valeo Service India Auto Parts In selected areas, ANAND is forging new relationships with technology partners from making 2017 a year of excellent progress and success and would like to urge the team to
Suma Chendrashekhar overseas, to address the need for some of these new technologies. To focus efforts on continue to put in their best to not only meet but exceed the ambitious goal of profitable
capturing these new growth opportunities, ANAND has set up an Automotive Growth growth we have set for 2018.
PRODUCED BY Council at the group level and focussed groups at ANAND’s flagship Gabriel India (Board
subcommittee on growth) and at SUJÁN, ANAND’s hospitality vertical.
Corporate Communications Team
Another growth area being actively pursued (through Gabriel India) is Railways business Warm Regards,
where we are trying to strengthen our existing presence by offering a basket of several new
products.
ANAND’s focus on AHQC (ANAND house of Quality culture) the group wide initiative
launched in the beginning of 2017 is progressing well and gathering critical mass. The
progress is reviewed every quarter by the AEC (ANAND Executive Committee). AHQC in Deepak Chopra
offices has also been evolved with support from the central AHQC team. This initiative now Group Chief Executive Officer
ANAND
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encompasses several other ongoing initiatives like EIM, AHPS, VSME, EHS, COPQ etc. to
FEBRUARY 2018 INTERACTION 3
COMPANY HIGHLIGHTS COMPANY HIGHLIGHTS
ANAND TM
in the Spotlight
Spicer India, Chakan, Pantnagar and Jodalli plants organise
Innovation Concourse
Mando Corporation recognises Mando Automotive India for Mr. Deep C. Anand inaugurates the ANAND Cricket Training
A n Innovation Concourse was organised at multiple locations of Spicer
India Private Limited. Mr. Mahendra K. Goyal, Managing Director, Spicer
India, had shared his vision for inculcating a ‘Culture of Innovation’ by setting
exemplary business performance. Academy at Parwanoo aspirational goals while inaugurating the concourse at Jodalli plant. The
event was attended by Spicer India employees, including department heads
M ando Automotive India was awarded for its outstanding performance
for second consecutive year at Mando global business workshop meet
held at Korea.
M r. Deep C. Anand, Chairman and Chief Mentor, Deep C Anand
Foundation, inaugurated the ANAND Cricket Training Academy at the
Parwanoo Hub on 27th September 2017. During his address, he shared words
and designated “innovators”. The concourse allowed for sharing out-of-
the-box ideas that were generated using the methodology of ‘Three Gear
Thinking’.
This year, Mando India was recognised for achieving 20 percentage higher than of encouragement about participation in sports and motivated the participants
Projects were showcased to portray how results could be achieved through
the projected business plan. The recognition was conferred during the award to preserve a sporting spirit. Mr. Anand interacted with the Anchemco Anand
systematic breakthroughs, thinking and implementation. The concourses
ceremony at Mando business workshop meet, held at Korea in the month of girls cricket team, who shared their respective sports journeys with him.
culminated with rewards and recognition accorded to the “innovators” for
January. Mr. Se Joon Oh, Managing Director, Mando Automotive India received their efforts in completing the projects.
the award from Mr. Chung Mong-won, Chairman, Mando Corporation.
Spicer India launches its first sustainability report The business workshop meet was attended by business heads of Mando
Companies from various locations. ANAND Group and Salwan Education Trust join hands for
S picer India Private Limited achieved a milestone in its journey of
sustainability by publishing their first sustainability report. This report
details the various activities towards embedding sustainability in operations
‘The Salwan Golf Cup’.
T
and outlines performance according to sustainability parameters. The he Salwan Education Trust in association with ANAND Group
report highlighted the extensive measures adopted by Spicer India towards organised ‘The Salwan Golf Cup 2017’. This was the fourth annual
sustainable development. school golf championship conducted by the Trust and the ANAND
The sustainability report was released at a formal program held at ANAND Group has been associated with it for the past two years. This is a
Corporate Office on 29th November 2017, by Mrs. Anjali Singh, Chairperson, prestigious championship recognised by the Indian Golf Union and is
ANAND and Mr. Robert Pyle, President of Light Vehicle Driveline Technologies, hosted in collaboration with the Delhi Golf Society.
Dana Incorporated, USA.
The Salwan Schools, which operate under the aegis of Salwan Education
Trust, one among the first day-schools in India to provide golf facilities
to students. The schools encourage the participation of students at golf
tournaments at both State and National levels.
The awards ceremony to felicitate the winners was held on 8th December
2017 at the ITC Classic Golf Resort and Country Club, Manesar, Haryana.
Mr. Sumit Bhatnagar, Head – Group Human Resources, ANAND Group
graced the event as Guest of Honour and presented the awards to the
winners.
ANAND Group companies - Gabriel
India and MAHLE Behr India step
ANAND Talent Management Programme Roadshow
towards sustainability.
Gabriel India participates at the International Railway
Equipment Exhibition – 2017 P eople development is the cornerstone of HR practices at the
ANAND Group. In the spirit of continual improvement, these
programmes have been redesigned to make them more structured, In its efforts to create sustainable growth, Gabriel India completed
the installation of solar parks in its plants at Dewas, Madhya
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Pradesh, as well as Khandsa, Haryana, and started harnessing solar
he Commercial Vehicles and Railways Business Unit (CVRBU) of Gabriel meaningful, attractive and effective. Hence, these programmes have
energy successfully.
India Limited, participated at the International Railway Equipment now undergone a transformation, and reintroduced in a “Revised and
Exhibition (IREE) held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, in October 2017. IREE Refined” avatar. The solar plant at Khandsa was inaugurated on 8th November 2017,
is Asia’s largest event for the rail transportation sector and is organized by by Mr. Deep C Anand, Chairman and Chief Mentor, Deep C Anand
the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) in association with the Ministry of The Group HR team has also introduced a Nurturing and Empowering Women Foundation. This plant generates 138 kW of power at its peak and
Railways, Government of India. (NEW) Programme to provide women employees the direction to challenge produces close to 570 solar units per day, thus helping to reduce the
barriers, increase self-awareness and groom to grow into the talent pipeline. carbon footprint of the Khandsa plant by 12 tons of CO2 per month.
Gabriel India showcased the following range of products: A related programme called ‘Mentoring Certification’ has also been introduced
• Yaw damper, primary vertical damper, secondary vertical and lateral The solar plant in Dewas was inaugurated on 4th October 2017, by
to develop mentoring capability at ANAND. These mentors would be used to Mr. Rajinder Singh Sachdeva, COO, Trucks, Buses and Engines, Volvo
dampers and hydraulic dampers for LHB coaches guide various mentees across different programmes of HR.
• Vertical dampers for locomotives Eicher Commercial Vehicles. It generates 182 kW of power at its peak
• Vertical shock absorber for Ceylon Railways in Sri Lanka The HR team decided to launch all the programmes—ANAND Leadership which is fed into the plant’s power line for instant consumption. It is
• Primary vertical damper for Non-Ac coaches Development Programme, NEW and Mentoring Certification—across the estimated that reduction in carbon footprint is equivalent to planting
• Double acting hydraulic shock absorber having a capacity of 600 kgf and hubs at Gurugram, Pune, Parwanoo and Chennai through roadshows. 15,000 mango trees.
900 kgf The roadshows were full-day events, with individual kiosks set up for MAHLE Behr India Private Limited (MBIL) has been moving towards
• Vertical and lateral dampers for secondary air spring suspension each programme and thrown open for the employees to explore and seek energy-efficient manufacturing units at several locations since 2013.
arrangement clarifications. These roadshows were effective in providing information about The Chakan plant recently started reaping the benefits of renewable
the various programmes to the participants. energy through windmills and solar panels. In its second phase of
The event had participants from more than 20 countries across the world and
Gabriel India’s stall generated a lot of interest. implementing renewable energy sources, the installation of solar panels
was accomplished at its Noida plant.
4 INTERACTION FEBRUARY 2018 FEBRUARY 2018 INTERACTION 5
COMPANY HIGHLIGHTS COMPANY HIGHLIGHTS
TM
ANAND
in the Spotlight
International Automotive Task Force (IATF) certifies CY Haldex India hosts its Annual Supplier’s Conference
Myutec Anand
H aldex India Private Limited hosted its Annual Supplier’s Day Conference on
C Valeo Service participated at ACMA Automechanika trade fair
Y Myutec Anand Private Limited was awarded the IATF certification by 26th October 2017.
the Certification Body of TÜV SÜD Management Service GmbH. This The suppliers present during the event were addressed by Mr. Bjarne Lindblad,
certification establishes the application and adoption of a quality management
system for the manufacture of transmission parts for automotive application at
CY Myutec Anand.
Senior Vice President, Global Sourcing and Logistics, Haldex AB; Mr. Binu
Sivanathan, Chief Operating Officer, Haldex India and other senior dignitaries V aleo Service participated at the Automotive Component Manufacturers
Association (ACMA) Automechanika trade fair at Pragati Maidan, New
Delhi. ACMA Automechanika is a premium biennial automotive aftermarket
from Haldex AB and Haldex India. They shared expectations, opportunities,
future technology and a systematic approach to managing the relationship trade fair organised by Messe Frankfurt. This year, more than 550 exhibitors
CY Myutec Anand ranks third in obtaining this certificate among the automotive
between Haldex and its suppliers. from 17 countries participated in the trade show, exhibiting their latest
manufacturers in Chennai and is the first company to implement the same
innovations.
within the ANAND Group companies.
Valeo Service displayed their cabin air filter, HCV spring-type clutches and
their new lighting product, CIBIE, along with other product ranges related to
transmission, electricals, thermals, visibility, suspension, filtration and sealing.
TM
Gabriel India and TORRE Automotive team together conduct
successful ride sessions for Toyota South Africa Motors
A fter Gabriel India’s Technical Assistance Agreement signoff with TORRE,
senior representatives from the TORRE–Gabriel India Team worked at
Gabriel India’s Chakan R&D Centre in order to build prototypes for Toyota
South Africa Motors (TSAM). MAHLE Filter Systems (India) augment production line at MAHLE Behr India conducts 8D trainings for Suppliers
Gurugram plant
M
Subsequent to the prototyping, successful ride sessions were conducted at BIL launched the 8D training module for all its suppliers with the view of
A
Toyota, South Africa, in September and October 2017 by the TORRE–Gabriel n efficient and advanced polyurethane (PU) production line was set up to creating an ecosystem of trained employees for the industry. This training
India Team. enable manufacturing of a top-quality air filter element. This production involved the methodology of defining eight principles of problem-solving, CY Myutec Anand conducts knowledge sharing workshop
line is the first establishment of its kind at the MFSIL Khandsa plant. The line focussing on finding out the root cause of a failure with the help of quality
includes a three-stage paper pleating machine equipped to German standards.
Development of this pleating set-up will help fulfil upcoming requirements in
accordance with BS VI emission norms in India.
control tools. Solutions that were offered varied from short-term to long-term
options. During the first phase, a total of 21 partners were short-listed and
trained.
C Y Myutec Anand conducted a workshop for its employees on 22 and
23rd October 2017, with the intent of strengthening their understanding
about various company processes. An interactive session was held during the
workshop, wherein each department presented an overview of their respective
Supporting the production line is a precise and robust adhesive-dispensing work area, sharing insights about their roles and responsibilities and thus, their
machine that enables paper media curing at high temperatures along with contribution to the company.
a high-speed melt rate. The two set-ups together have greatly improved
the production time. The production line caters to the customer base in the The workshop was graced by senior officials from CY Myutec Anand including
northern region of India, including Maruti Suzuki and Royal Enfield. Mr. Jong Woo Lee, Managing Director, Mr. Cho, Operations Head, Mr. J Murali,
Finance Controller and Mr. Pandian, Plant Manager. It provided insights about
various work processes to the 38 participants and helped align the working
of team members with the company’s major targets, while also providing an
understanding of management-defined strategies to achieve the same.
Henkel Anand India hosts Kaizen Awards at Gurugram plant
T he Lean Enterprise team of Henkel Anand India Private Limited
successfully implemented kaizen practices at its Gurugram plant to
gain benefits with respect to the six elements of safety, productivity, quality,
MAHLE Filter Systems (India) starts in-house stamping at
Parwanoo plant
Takata India participates in Mahindra World City Marathon
2017
Henkel Anand India inaugurates Engineering and Application
delivery, cost and morale. To recognise the best kaizen completed at the
plant, the management at Henkel Anand hosted the Kaizen Awards for its A n in-house stamping line was set-up to fulfil the demand of the existing
high-speed (4XEL) production line at MFSIL, Parwanoo plant. The set-up,
while reducing supplier dependency, will support the plant to manufacture A bout 300 employees from Takata India participated in the Mahindra World
City Marathon 2017 at Chennai, which was organised on 12th November
Development Center at Gurugram.
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employees on 4th October 2017. The recognitions were awarded by Mr. enkel Anand India, inaugurated the Engineering and Application
Shilip Kumar, President, Henkel India, who was the guest of honour at the around 4.5 million parts per year. 2017. The marathon is held in aid of Nanhi Kali, a NGO engaged in providing
quality education to girls from economically disadvantaged families. With 90% Development Center at Gurugram, with the intent to better collaborate
award ceremony. The new set-up is completely mechanised, with a servo feeder to feed the steel with their customers and be recognized as strategic solution provider. The
of the employees on the shop floor being women, Takata’s participation in the
coils and robotic arms to unload parts. marathon held a lot of significance. research center holds the facility like CAD and CAE facility for designing
lightweight and crash worthy solutions, proto and validation facility to
Runners from the Takata team were led by Mr. Mitsuhiko Oyama, Chairman ensure flawless launch, pilot mixing lab for sustainable chemical formulation
and Managing Director, Takata India, who ran 5 km and Mr. R Girirajan, Senior for technical support and scale up, testing and validation facility and tear -
Director, Takata India, who completed 10 km in record time. down room for analysis and out-of-the-box idea and solutions.
6 INTERACTION FEBRUARY 2018 FEBRUARY 2018 INTERACTION 7
COMPANY HIGHLIGHTS ANAND U
ANAND Group companies
celebrate Annual Hub Event
Gurugram Hub Function
E mployees from the Gurugram hub of ANAND Group companies,
comprising of ANAND Automotive, Anand CY Myutec Automotive
ANAND U hosts
Senior Speak
India, Gabriel India, Henkel Anand India, MAHLE Filter Systems (India),
Takata India and SNS Foundation, came together to celebrate the
annual hub event on 4th November 2017. The programme was based
on the theme of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam: The World is One Family’.
Mr. Deep C Anand, Chairman and Chief Mentor, Deep C Anand
Foundation along with Mrs. Kiran Anand graced the event as the Guest
of Honour. The function was attended by the family members of all the
and Recognition
employees.
The colourful cultural evening was made possible by enthusiastic Forums ANAND Executive Committee Members handing over the recognition forum souvenir to Mr. Sunil Kakkar,
Executive VP, Supply Chain, Maruti Suzuki India Limited.
performances from participating teams revolving around various themes
celebrating cultures from across the globe. The cultural program was
ANAND U, the corporate university of ANAND
followed by recognitions that were awarded for various sporting events
Group, hosted Recognition Forums at Chennai,
held across the year within the hub.
Delhi and Pune with the intent of ‘sharing best
practices and celebrating success’, which are in line
Parwanoo Hub Function with its vision. Felicitations were awarded under the
categories of functional certifications, e-learning,
E mployees at the Parwanoo hub, from Ansysco Anand, Federal-
Mogul Bearings India, Gabriel India, Henkel Anand India, MAHLE
Filter Systems (India), SNS Foundation and ANAND School, all got
learning enablers and the ANAND Shoolini topper.
ANAND U also conducted Senior Speak
together to celebrate their annual hub event on 18th November 2017. programmes at its Chennai, Delhi and Parwanoo
The event was held based on the theme, ‘Youth on the Move’, wherein hubs to encourage insights into the diverse
participants presented a cultural show depicting the youth of different perspectives through interactive sessions between
eras. The event was graced by Mr. Subhash Suresh, Senior General ANAND Group leaders and eminent people from
Manager, TVS Nalagarh, who presided over the event as the Chief different walks of life.
Guest. The event at Chennai was graced by Mr. Kim
The lucky draw and award ceremony for the winners of various sporting Hyung-Tae, Consul General of the Republic of Mr. Mahendra Goyal, MD, Spicer India receiving Mr. Joy Panda, Business Head, Ansysco Anand and
Korea, the function at Gurugram was presided over the trophy on behalf of the Spicer India Team Ms. Sampada Inamdar, Dean, ANAND U, handing
events held around the year at the hub were celebrated by all those from Mr. Arul Kumar, Joint Managing Director, over the souvenir to Ms. Shilpi Beakta, Assistant
attending the event. by Mr. Sunil Kakkar, Executive VP, Supply Chain,
Mando Automotive India. Commissioner, Parwanoo.
Maruti Suzuki India Limited and the programme
at Parwanoo was attented by Ms. Shilpi Beakta,
Assistant Commissioner, Parwanoo.
Anniversary celebrations at TM
ANAND Group companies
Mr Kim Hyung-Tae, Consul General of the Republic of Korea in Chennai, addressing the audience
at the Senior Speak in Chennai, with Ms. Sampada Inamdar, Dean, ANAND U
Anand CY Myutec Automotive India
A nand CY Myutec Automotive India recently celebrated its annual function
at Gurugram. The celebrations were marked with many cultural and other
entertaining programmes. This was followed by the annual award ceremony, where
awards were presented for the Best Employee, Best Cell, Best Project and Sports
Excellence Awards.
Takata India
T o commemorate the tenth anniversary of the Takata India operations, ‘Takata
Annual Day’ was celebrated at the Chennai plant on 2nd September 2017.
Various fun and cultural activities were conducted for the staff and the event was
graced by all the senior members. The OE team conducted a highly appreciated
special performance involving Tamil cultural dances, such as Gummi and Nattupura
Padal. The evening came to a close with awards presented by Mr. Mitsuhiko Oyama,
Chairman and Managing Director, Takata India.
Henkel Day Celebrated
C elebrations were held at Henkel Anand India, Gurugram, to mark the 141st Henkel
Day on 26th September 2017. The celebrations were based on the theme of
‘Agility’. Various fun-filled activities were conducted for the staff members to mark (L-R) Mr. Rajeev Gera, COO, Anand CY Myutec; Mr. Manoj Kolhatkar, MD, Gabriel India; Mr. Deepak Chopra, Mr. Arul Kumar, Joint Managing Director, Mando Automotive
the day. Mr. Abhijeet Kulkarni, COO, Henkel Anand India, congratulated all the team Group CEO, ANAND; Mr. Sunil Kakkar, Executive VP, Supply Chain, Maruti Suzuki India Limited.; Mr. Sunil India and Mr. Sumit Bhatnagar, Head-Group Human Resource,
Kaul, AEC Member, ANAND Group; Mr. Deepak Thukral, VP, Supply Chain, MSIL; Mr. Rajiv Budhiraja, VP, ANAND handing over the certificate at Chennai Recognition
members on the day of the anniversary.
Supply Chain - RCI, MSIL and Mr. Jagdish Kumar, Group CFO, ANAND at Gurugram Recognition Forum Forum
8 INTERACTION FEBRUARY 2018 FEBRUARY 2018 INTERACTION 9
AWARDS & RECOGNITION AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Mr. Yusuf Ahmad Ansari, VP and Director of
Experiences, SUJÁN Luxury and Mr. Ashish
Kumar Rai, VP and Director of Operations,
SUJÁN Luxury receiving the Outlook Traveller
Award from Shri Satpal Maharaj, Cabinet Minister,
Awards at ANAND
Government of Uttarakhand
Mr. Deepak Chopra, Group CEO,
ANAND and Mr. Mahendra K.
Goyal, MD, Spicer India, receiving
Best in Delivery Mr. Jaisal Singh, Chief the award from Tata Motors
Executive, SUJAN Luxury, Mr. Mohit Srivastava, Plant Head of Gabriel India,
awarded to Anchemco receiving the award from Khandsa Plant, receiving the award from Shri Yogi Spicer India Team receiving the Golden
Peacock Innovation Management Award
Anand Condé Nast Traveller Adityanath, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh
TM
Gold Award for Gold award for Quality
MAHLE Behr India team receiving
Quality at ICQCC and Productivity (large the ICQCC award at Manila
awarded to category) awarded to Anand
Silver Award at the Supplier Quality Excellence
Anchemco Anand CY Myutec Automotive,
International Convention on Award for the Assessment
Gurugram
Quality Control Circles (ICQCC) Year 2016 awarded to MAHLE
awarded to MAHLE Behr India Behr India
Best Workplaces in India in terms of
Certificate of Appreciation Best NGO in Kalghatgi Block,
Providing Employment Opportunities to Gold in Safety Award awarded
for Good Practices in Safety Dharwad district awarded to
Women Engineers awarded to Gabriel to MAHLE Filter Systems India, Outstanding Performance in Quality
Systems awarded to Gabriel SNS Foundation
India, Khandsa plant Pune plant and Delivery Award at India Supplier
India, Khandsa plant
Summit 2017 awarded to MAHLE Filter Best performing division 2017
Systems(India), Khandsa plant for sales, marketing and finance
Gold Award for quality at the Annual Bava at the Independent Aftermarket
Waluj Cluster Convention awarded to Silver award in Health & Safety Noteworthy contribution in
Gold Award for Quality at (very large category) awarded Convention awarded to Valeo
Gabriel India, Aurangabad team successfully implementing
International Convention to Mahle Filter Systems India, Service India
Team members of SNSF being felicitated by the Award for ‘Implementing Best Supplier various programmes of
on Quality Control Circles Chennai plant the Bank awarded to SNS
Government Teachers’ Association of Kalghatgi Practices- QRQC (Quick Response Quality
Block, Dharwad (ICQCC) awarded to Gabriel Foundation ‘Best Boutique Camp’ awarded to
Commitment and consistency in Control)’ awarded to MAHLE Filters Systems
India, Khandsa plant SUJÁN JAWAI, Jawai Bandh
the manufacturing and supply of India (MFSIL), Khandsa and Chennai Plant
quality shock absorbers awarded
to Gabriel India, Dewas plant Rashtra Vibhushan Award
Third place in 12th National (2017) in the Platinum Runner-up favourite Safari Lodge
Quality Circle Competition category for “Excellence in in India, 2017 awarded to
awarded to Gabriel India, Health and Safety for Workers” SUJÁN Sher Bagh, Ranthambhore
Gold award in Health and Safety Parwanoo plant awarded to Mahle Filter
(very large category) awarded to Systems India, Parwanoo plant
Gabriel India, Khandsa plant
Runner-up Readers’ Travel Awards for
Best in Class Award for all round Favourite Indian Boutique Hotel awarded
Supplier Excellence performance in the Powertrain Award for Superior to SUJÁN Rajmahal Palace, Jaipur
Award for 2017 Category by maintaining high level performance for Design and MFSIL team receiving the Rashtra
awarded to Gabriel Platinum Supplier of quality, delivery, efficiency and Development awarded to Vibhushan Award
India, Dewas plant awarded to Haldex India innovation awarded to Spicer India Spicer India
Gabriel India team receiving Gold
Quality Award from Bajaj
Bronze in Supplier Quality
Excellence Process (SQEP) Silver award in Human
awarded to Spicer India, Jodalli Resource awarded to Spicer
plant India, Satara plant
Mr. Anand Sontakke, COO, MAHLE Filters System (India) Silver award for Quality and
receiving the award from Mr. Marc McAllister, VP and Productivity (very large category) Golden Peacock Innovation
Managing Director, International Markets, Harley Davidson
awarded to Spicer India, Management Award - 2017
Satara plant awarded to Spicer India
Anchemco Team receiving the Best in Delivery Award
from Bosch
Winning ANAND Group companies at third summit of the Automotive Component
Manufacturers Association (ACMA) of India Centre for Technology (ACT)
Anchemco Team receiving the Gold MAHLE Behr India team receiving
Award at ICQCC 2017 in Manila the award from General Motors
FEBRUARY 2018 INTERACTION 11
COVER STORY COVER STORY
BS VI
BS VI norms are applicable to all major
India’s automobile industry is
on-road vehicles i.e. light and heavy duty
one of the fastest growing in the
world. The industry contributes vehicles, two and three-wheeled vehicles.
around 7 % to India’s GDP. The
industry produced 25.3 million
vehicles across all segments for
Key Highlights
the year 2016-17 (ending March
2017), a growth of 5.4% over the
previous year. During the period Stringency of mass emission standards driving conditions and better capture driving modes in which
April-December 2017, around 21.4 and the introduction of new standards pollutant emissions can be elevated.
vehicles were produced, a robust • Tightening of Particulate Matter (PM) mass emission limits • “Real world driving cycle emission conformity norms” will
growth of 11% over the same • Tightening of emission limits on nitrogen oxides (NOx ), come into effect from April 2023, as driving cycle data will be
period last year. As the industry collected in meantime to arrive at the standards.
carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrocarbon (HC) for two-
has grown, the Indian government
WE ARE
wheelers, making them as clean as gasoline passenger
has continued to ensure that
regulations to support health and
vehicles on a per-kilometer-driven basis Requirement of cleaner fuel, with the
safety, environment protection, and
• Introduction of particle number (PN) limits for light and heavy Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
FUTURE READY
fuel consumption. The automotive
duty vehicles (LDV, HDV) (MoPNG) taking necessary actions
regulations in India are governed by • Maximum allowable sulphur content of 10 ppm compared to
the Ministry of Road Transport and “Real-world driving conditions” type 50 ppm today
Highways (MoRT&H) which is the approval and in-service conformity
Preparing for Regulations with Innovative Solutions nodal ministry for regulation of the test requirements to help ensure that
automotive sector in India. On-Board Diagnostic
emissions performance demonstrated in
laboratory testing is maintained (OBD) System
The important Automotive Regulations in India can be categorised as
• Measurements will be done using Portable Emissions
Measurement Systems (PEMS)
1. Enhanced and more stringent OBD
• For HDVs (mainly trucks and buses), type approval will requirements for all vehicle classes
be based on the World Harmonized Steady-State Cycle
2. First ever OBD requirement for two
Bharat Stage emission standards Fuel Efficiency Safety Norms (WHSC) and World Harmonized Transient Cycle (WHTC).
and three-wheeled vehicles
To regulate the emissions from vehicles, for better To regulate fuel efficiency of vehicles to reduce fuel To ensure safety of vehicle occupants. Both these cycles are more representative of real-world
air quality and health of the population. consumption and global warming.
Bharat Stage Emission Standards Emission standards
The BS standards, based on European regulations were first introduced in emission norms, which would match the existing Euro 6 emission standards
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2000. Progressively stringent norms have been rolled out since then. All new to quite an extent, will leapfrog from the current BS-IV emission standards,
vehicles manufactured and sold after the regulations come into effect have to bringing the schedule for BS-VI ahead by 4-5 years. The vehicle categories Engine Engine Engine Engine
be compliant with the regulations. Bharat Stage (BS) III norms were in force in covered by the regulation include light and heavy duty vehicles, two-wheelers
India effective October 2010. Bharat Stage IV emission norms were effective in and three-wheelers. BS IV BS IV BS IV BS IV BS IV BS IV
13 major cities since April 2010, while it went into effect for the entire country in NONE
This notification comes at a time when many Indian cities are struggling with
April 2017. 68% 82% 25% 82% 70% 0.0045
severe air-quality problems, resulting in health problems of their population,
g/km
In 2016, the Indian government announced that the country would skip the and sets a precedent globally to accelerate the adoption of clean vehicle 4 Wheeler 2 Wheeler
BS-V norms altogether and adopt BS-VI norms by 2020. The proposed BS-VI technologies and fuels. BS VI BS VI BS VI BS VI BS VI BS VI
Light Duty Class 1-3
BS IV BS IV BS IV BS IV BS IV
BS | BS || BS ||| BS |V BS V| NONE NONE
87% 50% 0.16 44% 0.130
g/km g/km
5 years to go to 5 years to go to 7 years to go to From BS IV to
next stage next stage next stage BS VI in just BS VI BS VI BS VI BS VI BS VI
three years 4 Wheeler 3 Wheeler
Euro 4 was implemented Euro 6 was Heavy Duty
across Europe implemented
across Europe
NOx Particulate Matter Percentage shows reduction
2000 2005
Note: Euro 4 was implemented across Europe in 2005 and Euro2010
6 was implemented across2014
Europe in 2014. 2017 2020
BS VI represents an Accleration of Emission Standards in India
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ANAND Group on BS VI
ANAND Group companies are well equipped to cater to the requirements of the automotive industry,
to comply with BS VI requirements. Four of the ANAND Group companies are already working towards
manufacturing products to meet these requirements.
Federal-Mogul ANAND
Faurecia Clean Mobility Sealings India Mahle Behr India Mahle Filter Systems (India)
Selective Catalytic Reduction Head Gaskets EGR Oil Filter Modules
(SCR) • Composite material will be replaced • To optimize combustion which in turn reduces • Designed to reduce pressure peaks
by special alloy steel due to higher NOx emission, some exhaust gases are • Soot particle separation and operate at
• Purpose:- To reduce harmful NOx
compression pressures and higher combined with fresh air/fuel mixture. higher temperatures
• SCR is an advanced active emissions temperatures of engines • Using EGR the exhaust gases will be cooled
control system that injects reductant agent
before it is fed back
(Urea) and has a thermal decomposition of
exhaust gases Carbon Canister
• Injected Urea reacts with NOx selectively CAC /ICAC + LTR • To reduce evaporation losses thereby
on a catalyst to form NH3 (Ammonia) and reducing hydrocarbon emissions
• Air coming out pf turbo charger needs
Carbon Di Oxide (CO2) NH3 then reduces Heat Shields to be cooled before it enters combustion
NO & NO2 ( NOx) to N2 (Nitrogen) and H20 • As combustion pressures and chamber for optimal combustion
(Water) temperatures in engines go up and also • CAC/ICAC along with LTR help in Fuel Filter Modules
as engines become more compact, reducing the temperature of air • Higher level of filteration of moisture
Diesel/ Gasoline Particulate there is an increasing need to shield from fuel
Filters – DPF/ GPF surrounding areas with ‘heat shields’
E-Visco
• Purpose:- To reduce particulate matter in • Typically in commercial vehicle, to Air Intake Manifold
exhaust gases optimally maintain the temperature of • Improved Flap systems for optimised
• Exhaust gases are passed through porous the coolant, the radiator fan needs to combustion
metallic filters which capture the particulates be switched on only as required • Integrated with Mass Air Flow Sensor
thereby preventing harmful soot and other • E-Visco switches on/off the radiator (MAFS)
particulates from being injected into the fan only when required to save energy • High efficiency of filteration which aids
atmosphere.
in longer life of engine
Indirect Condenser
Lean NOx Trap – (LNT) • Improved heat exchange due to usage of
coolant which then reduces load on compressor Cylinder Head Cover and Oil
• Purpose:- To reduce harmful NOx
• Reduces the size of the condenser
mist seperators
• Lean NOx Trap adsorbs and • Improved oil mist separation to reduce oil
stores NOx in lean burn operation. carryover and also improved Crankcase
Regeneration is required to avoid pressure regulation
build-up on Catalyst material.
Occasionally rich air-fuel mixture is
Electrical Brush Less Motor
fed which converts adsorbed Nitrate • Improve efficiency from 60% to 85%
into N2 • Consumes less power
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Fuel Efficiency (FE) determines fuel consumed for Technical standards related to safety like mandatory usage
every mile or kilometre that a vehicle is driven. of Airbags, Antilock Brake System (ABS) & Speed warning
systems in all vehicles.
Purpose of FE
Fuel • To reduce fuel consumption and hence the import of fuel Passenger Vehicles
Efficiency • Impact on climate change by reducing carbon dioxide
Safety
• Mandatory Usage of Airbags, ABS and Speed Warning systems in all models of cars
• Cars to meet Front/ Side Impact and pedestrian protection tests
Fuel efficiency targets
Indicated in km/litre or litres per 100 km or CO2 g/km. CAFE: Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency, Two Wheelers
which is the weighted average fuel efficiency of the vehicles sold by a company • ABS / CBS ( Combined Braking system) will be mandatory for all Two - Wheelers
> CAFE will force manufacturers to increase fuel efficiency • Automatic Headlamp On (AHO) has been made mandatory for Two -Wheelers
> Favours diesel engines as diesel is more fuel efficient
> Favours smaller cars which tend to have better fuel efficiency Commercial Vehicles
• ABS implemented for all trucks above 12T and buses above 5T
• 100 % ABS implementation for all trailers
Introduced for the first time in India. ANAND Group on Safety
Regulations introduced include ANAND Group companies are well equipped to ensure safety of all vehicle occupants.
• 18.2 km/ litre from April 2017 2017 2022
• 22 km /litre from April 2022 km/litre 18.2 22.0
CO2 gms/km
MANDO - 20 YEARS OF PARTNERSHIP MANDO - 20 YEARS OF PARTNERSHIP
Mando
20 years of
Partnership
Twenty years ago, Mando Corporation, Korea, and ANAND
Automotive Private Limited signed their first Joint Venture
agreement to manufacture state-of-the-art brake systems. Mando
Automotive India Private Limited (MAIPL), Chennai, was set up in
1997 to meet the hydraulic brake requirements of Hyundai Motor
India.
This association was further strengthened in 2012, when ANAND
Automotive signed a new Joint Venture agreement with Mando
Corporation and acquired a stake in Mando Steering Systems India
Limited. The last twenty years have seen the association between
the two partners strengthened.
Mando Automotive has received accolades from various other
OEMs, such as Ford, Mahindra, General Motors, to name a few.
MAIPL has also been acknowledged time and again by industry
experts for its HR practices as can be seen in their winning of the
‘Great Places to Work’ award or the ‘Global HR excellence’ award
for innovative HR practices.
Years of Pa
To celebrate this milestone, the 20th MAIPL Annual Day was
organised in October 2017. The event was graced by the presence
rtnership
of Mrs. Anjali Singh, Chairperson, ANAND Group; Mr. Jaisal Singh,
Director, ANAND Supervisory Board; Mr. Mong Won Chung,
Chairman, Halla Group along with his wife Mrs. Hong and their
daughter Ms. Ji Soo Chung; Mr. Il Mo Song, CEO, Mando Group;
Mr. Deepak Chopra, CEO, ANAND Group and other dignitaries
from the Halla Group and ANAND Group Chennai Hub Companies.
The Annual Day celebrations was well-received and the dignitaries
thoroughly enjoyed the cultural programmes performed by the
employees. It turned out to be a memorable evening.
“It gives me immense pleasure
to congratulate everyone
on completing 20 years of
exemplary service. We have
been successful in establishing
“In the last 20 years, our “I would like to take this a company based on the
relationship has developed from opportunity to thank employees, principles of integrity and
strength to strength. I can say with suppliers and customers for trust. We will continue to strive
absolute conviction that in Mando making MAIPL what it is today. The towards achieving many more
relationship we have one of the celebration calls for recognition such milestones.”
strongest partnerships. I believe of the tireless devotion and
that people is what makes our commitment of our employees as
company. I hope in empowerment well the patience and efforts of the
of women and operating engineers shareholders. The company must
Mr. Se Joon Oh
and to our people we can bring continue to grow and we need to Managing Director
transparency and fairness through further diversify our products and Mando Automotive India
workplace. We look forward to customers in order to truly lead
exploring future opportunities the rapidly changing automotive
Anjali Singh to grow our very precious and industry. Let us work together for Chung Mong-won
wonderful company.” another great chapter of MAIPL.”
Chairperson Chairperson
ANAND Halla Group
18 INTERACTION FEBRUARY 2018GROUP SPONSORSHIPS GROUP SPONSORSHIPS
Group Sponsorships
Gabriel India and SUJÁN Luxury sponsored various
national and international level events to create
brand awareness. Suzuki Gixxer Cup
Suzuki Motorcycle India Limited launched the ‘Suzuki Gixxer Cup’ in
2015 which has since evolved into a platform for budding bike racers
in India to experience a professional tarmac. The event allows class
motorcycle racing infrastructure to become available to local talent at a
nominal cost.
Gabriel has been associated with the event right from its inception.
This year, four rounds of races were conducted at various venues
across the country.
Pune International Supercross League
Dubbed as one of India’s biggest Supercross events, the 4th edition of “Pune International Supercross League” was held this
year. The event was conducted in the form of a three-day carnival which had a mix of three rounds of racing and plenty of
music, arts and live performances by renowned DJs and bands at Pune.
Gabriel has been a regular sponsor of the league and this year, it continued in its role as a key sponsor.
Indian National Polo Team
Gabriel India and SUJÁN Luxury were the proud sponsors of the Indian
National Polo Team who participated in the “XI Polo World Championship
2017”, held at Sydney. The prestigious event saw participation from eight
international teams. The Indian team comprised of Lt. Col. Ravi Rathore,
Dhruv Pal Godara, Angad Kalaan, Siddhant Sharma, Pranav Kapur and the
youngest player, His Highness Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh of Jaipur. It
was a matter of great pride for the ANAND Group companies to be associated
with the Indian National Polo Team.
Volkswagen Ameo Cup ACMA Golf
With the vision of grooming India’s next international racing star, Every year, ACMA conducts a golf tournament across various regions in India. The ANAND
Volkswagen India conducts an annual racing tournament using their Group sponsors the event regularly. This year was the fifth edition of the tournament and
factory-prepared race cars. Gabriel has been closely associated with the the ANAND Group sponsored it for the Western Region. It was held at the Oxford Golf
event for the last three years. This year, the ‘Volkswagen Ameo Cup’ was and Country Club in Pune. The tournament attracts participation from senior executives
conducted with much fanfare and Gabriel was one of the key sponsors. associated with the automotive industry.
Pro Kabaddi – Puneri Paltan Team Four rounds of races were held on various tracks across the country.
Gabriel India became the proud sponsor of the Puneri Paltan
team, the Pune franchise of the Pro Kabbadi League. The fifth
season, held in 2017, featured 12 teams representing various
locations across India. Pro Kabaddi, launched in the year 2014,
was instrumental in popularising the sport of Kabaddi in India,
and has developed a huge fan base. The 2017 league was
played over a period of 13 weeks. Gabriel India was very proud
to be associated with the Puneri Paltan team.
20 INTERACTION FEBRUARY 2018 FEBRUARY 2018 INTERACTION 21SNS FOUNDATION SNS FOUNDATION
The year at SNS Foundation SUJÁN joins SNSF’s employer base for persons
with speech and hearing impairment
Mr Vijay Kalal, a candidate with Speech and Hearing Impairment (SHI), from SNSF was
placed at SUJÁN Rajmahal Palace, Jaipur, marking the first time that SUJÁN is working with
a person with disability. Vijay, is one of the 300+ youth aged 18-35 years with SHI who have
been trained at SNSF. Many of them have been placed in organisations, such as JW Marriott,
Lemon Tree Hotels, and The Leela Hotel, from the hospitality industry; and Amazon, Myntra,
and Being Human from the retail industry.
New infrastructure inaugurated at adopted
schools in Dewas by Minister of State for
Education, Madhya Pradesh
Sant Nishchal Singhji Foundation (SNSF), on behalf of the Dewas Skill development activities at Rewari under
plant of Gabriel India, extended academic benefits to around AIF-HERO partnership
600 children by engaging with five government schools at Siya
Village, Dewas. SNSF in partnership with the administration of With American India Foundation (AIF) as its implementation
Dewas district implemented a significant makeover in the physical partner, SNSF undertook its first ever partnership project under
infrastructure of the primary and middle schools in the district. the CSR mandate of Hero Moto Corp. The SNSF team at Rewari
Shri Deepak Joshi, Minister, Education and Skill Development, trained 200 girls and women (aged 18-35 years) across 4 trades,
Madhya Pradesh inaugurated the new facilities. namely garment making, beauty care, 2-Wheeler Technical service,
and IT enabled services (ITeS).
SNSF teams at Parwanoo and Gurugram Computer education initiated at a higher
participate in Pratham Books ‘Missed secondary school at Bisalpur, JAWAI
Call Do Kahani Suno’ initiative Sk
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Government Senior Secondary School, Bisalpur,
by Pratham Books, an NGO working to promote
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which is one of the nine schools around SUJÁN
children’s literature in many Indian languages.
Jawai Leopard Camp facility located at Pali district,
ent
Rajasthan.
SNSF initiates activities at Rudrapur
Expansion of education initiatives at
SNSF initiated operations at Rudrapur, in
Chennai (Sriperumbudur) proximity to ANAND plants based out of
SNS Foundation, with support from Mando Pantnagar, to include intervention in the field
Automotive India, expanded its education of Education. The initial project sites are two
Heal
activities to Sriperumbudur. SNSF extended its government primary schools, which have
support to academically weak students from around 500 students studying in classes I
to V. The students are largely from migrant
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five government schools, increasing its reach
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to 19 schools with a team of 27 teachers in the families, having one or both parents working in
Chennai hub. factories housed within the State Infrastructure
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Medhavi: Scholarship scheme for matriculate Gabriel-Nutan-TVS 2-wheeler
female students to pursue diploma in training centre inaugurated at Pune
mechanical engineering across eight locations
SNSF, in partnership with the TVS Motor Company
SNSF initiated a scholarship programme, MEDHAVI, for and Nutan Maharashtra Vidya Prasarak Mandal
matriculate girls willing to pursue diploma in mechanical/ (NMVPM), and further supported by Gabriel India,
automobile engineering. In addition to sponsoring three inaugurated the Gabriel-Nutan-TVS Community
years of diploma education, the programme involves College which is a 2-wheeler technician and sales
facilitation of employment at the end of the diploma included personnel training centre in the premises of the Nutan
at ANAND Group companies. Maharashtra Vidya Polytechnic, Talegaon.
22 INTERACTION FEBRUARY 2018 FEBRUARY 2018 INTERACTION 23VISITS
Visitors On Campus ANAND TECHNOLOGY DAY
ANAND Corporate Headquarters Anand CY Myutec Automotive
M r. Jerry Ren, Group Chairman, Bawtry Investments and
AXON Automotive Ltd UK, and Mr. Chris Taylor, MD of AXON
Automotive Ltd UK, visited ANAND Corporate headquarters on 1st
Senior Dignitaries of Mahindra Electric and ANAND Group at
ANAND Technology Day at Mahindra Electric, Bangalore.
December 2017 for discussions pertaining to business opportunities
in collaboration with respect to Lightweighting products in carbon
fibre material.
S
ANAND Technology
enior delegates from Dana Incorporated, USA—Mr. Robert Pyle,
President, Light Vehicle Driveline Technologies; Mr. Michael
Campbell, Regional HR VP, Asia Pacific; Mr. Jeff Periat, Senior Director,
T eam members from KHM Drive Systems Private Limited, a
Manesar-based Japanese Company, recently visited Anand CY
Myutec Automotive (ACYM) Gurugram plant in October 2017. The
Operations, LVD; and Mr. Mike Bridenbaker, Senior Director, Controller, visiting delegation comprised Mr. Yoshio Kamihara, President & MD,
Accounting, visited ANAND Corporate Headquarters on 29th KHM; Mr. Koji Ito, Head Quality, Koritu Japan; and Ms. Yoko Higuchi,
Day at Mahindra Electric
November 2017 to attend the board meeting of Spicer India Private Assistant to VP, KHM. Delegates were impressed with the state-of-art
Limited. office area and the shop floor.
M r. Rainer Jueckstock, Chief Executive Officer, Federal-
Mogul Powertrain, and Mr. Vinod Hans, Managing Director,
Federal Mogul Goetze India Limited, visited ANAND Corporate Mr. Mahesh Babu, CEO Mahindra Electric,
Headquarters on 30th November 2017. A breakfast meeting was ANAND Group conducted a Technology Day focused on technologies for electric vehicles, at the Mr. Ashish Tarte, Head Engineering, Mahindra Electric
arranged for the dignitaries, which was attended by senior members premises of Mahindra Electric Mobility Limited (Mahindra Electric) in Bengaluru on 7th November alongwith Mr. Deepak Chopra at the inauguration
of management from ANAND Group. The discussions revolved Haldex India 2017. This Technology Day was the first of its kind, showcasing the Group’s exclusive portfolio
around the gaskets, rings and bearing business. for electric vehicles.
M r. Stefan Land, Vice President Asia Pacific, MAHLE
Technologies Holding (China) Co., Ltd and Mr. Markus
Mangold, Head of Controlling, MAHLE Behr GmbH & Co. KG
Six companies of the ANAND Group, namely Gabriel India, Spicer India, Mando Automotive
India, MAHLE Behr India, MAHLE Filter Systems (India), and Henkel Anand India, along with
two partner companies, MAHLE India and AXON, showcased their products with the latest
visited ANAND Corporate office on 5th December 2017 to attend technologies.
the MAHLE Behr India Board Meeting. They also visited the MAHLE
The event was inaugurated by Mr. Mahesh Babu, CEO, Mahindra Electric, in the presence of
Behr Noida plant on 6th December 2017.
Mr. Deepak Chopra, Group CEO, ANAND Group. The event was graced by Mr. Ashish Tarte,
M r. Arnd Franz, Corporate Executive Vice President, Member of
the Management Board, MAHLE GmbH, visited the ANAND
Corporate office on 7th December 2017.
Head Engineering & Development (R & D), Mahindra Electric, Mr. Chris Taylor, Managing Director,
Axon Automotive, Mr. Ramesh Sundararajan, President and Head of Sales Office India, MAHLE
Holding (India) Private Ltd.
Mr. Deepak Chopra, Group CEO, ANAND
handing over the memento to Mr. Mahesh Babu,
CEO Mahindra Electric.
Gabriel India Limited (GIL) M r. Andreas Jähnke, Senior Vice President of R&D, Haldex AB,
and Ms. Igeby Elisabeth, HR Director, Haldex AB, visited Haldex
India, Nasik plant on 27th November 2017. The visit enabled detailed
The companies displayed a varied range of products catering to electric vehicles:
• Battery Auxiliaries - Onboard Charger, Battery Chiller, Input Module for Onboard Charger, Fluxgate Sensors,
discussions and reviews regarding the HR operations at Haldex India. Planar Ceramic resistors to check battery health
• Drivetrain - Gear Boxes, Axles, and Traction Motors for Electric Drivetrain
• Controls - Inverters and DC-DC Converters
• Lightweighting Technologies - Lightweight Shock Absorbers, Hollow Piston Rods and Struts, NVH products,
SNS Foundation Sealants and Structural products, Structural Carbon Fibre Composites, Integrated Dynamic Brake Actuator,
Motor on Caliper
Individual companies were given the opportunity to make presentations of their respective products and technologies
M r. Michael Spanton, Lead Designer, Royal Enfield UK, visited the
Gabriel India Hosur plant on 27th September 2017 for P1 EF
project discussions. Mr Michael visited the front fork assembly line and
to the employees of Mahindra Electric. Overall, the Technology Day was well-received and generated opportunities
for further exploration. Mr. Sunil Kaul (R) with Mr. Ashish Tarte (L).
also the R&D testing lab during his visit.
ANAND I-Power
M s. Johanna Beckmann, Sr. Manager, Global HR, Kohler
Corporation, USA, visited SNS Foundation (SNSF), Gurugram.
During her visit, she interacted with students of the Kohler Plumbing
M r. Ekene Rexford Akanno, Chairman, Rexfordanna (WA) Limited,
from Nigeria, visited ANAND I-Power, Nashik on 2nd October
2017 to obtain insights on plant operations.
Academy, a partnership initiative of Kohler India, SNSF, and Henkel
Anand India. Ms. Johanna congratulated the SNSF team on their
achievement of training 200 plumbers in two years Mr. Arul Kumar with Mr. Mahesh Babu and Mr. Ashish Tarte at the Mando Automotive stall. Mr. Raghu Muttige with Mr. Mahesh Babu at the Spicer India stall.
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