Articles by: Ashish Bhatia

BorgWarner Morse Systems to expand Kakkalur plant

BorgWarner has announced the expansion of Kakkalur plant, which operates under the aegis of BorgWarner Morse Systems. Established as a joint venture manufacturing facility in 2002, the plant became a part of BorgWarner Morse Systems, a wholly owned BorgWarner entity in 2008. It is to meet the growing demand for engine timing components for passenger cars, light commercial vehicles and[Read More…]

by March 30, 2017 News

S-CCI Golden Cruiser procures BharatBenz trucks

Automotive engine anti-freeze coolant manufacturer, S-CCI Golden Cruiser, has procured four 30-tonne tankers built on a BharatBenz truck chassis. The company now has 10 tankers of 30-tonne each, and are used to perform the task of ferrying coolants as well as the base material, Mono Ethylene Glycol, which is used to manufacture coolants. Instances of contamination after hiring tankers prompted[Read More…]

by March 30, 2017 News
Satish Sharma elected ATMA chairman

Satish Sharma elected ATMA chairman

Sharma, President, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa (APMEA), Apollo Tyres, has been elected as chairman of Automotive Tyre Manufacturers Association (ATMA). Sharma has held important portfolio at Apollo Tyres, including Chief Marketing Officer and Chief of Indian Operations, with a career spanning over two decades. Sharma is also a member of the company’s management board. As ATMA chairman, Sharma[Read More…]

by March 30, 2017 News
Making a strong business case

Making a strong business case

Q & A Joerg Mommertz, Chairman & Managing Director, MAN Trucks India Pvt. Ltd. Interview by: Bhushan Mhapralkar Q. What did you think of the economic changes that took place when you took charge of MAN Trucks India? A. The transport business is a big contributor to the GDP. It and the commercial vehicle business are an early indicator of[Read More…]

by March 29, 2017 INTERVIEW