INDUSTRY TALK

The case of driver upliftment

The case of driver upliftment

Commercial vehicle drivers are a valuable lot; they are scarce and crucial to the smooth operation of fleets. Story by: Anirudh Raheja A panel discussion leading up to the fifth edition of the Mahindra Transport Excellence Awards at Delhi put the spotlight on commercial vehicle drivers. Panelists comprised of NGO representatives, academia, CV industry and government bodies. The event was[Read More…]

Setco ‘casts’ all the clutch components right

Setco ‘casts’ all the clutch components right

A joint venture between Setco Automotive Ltd. (Setco) and Spainbased Lingotes Especiales SA, Lava Cast Pvt. Ltd. will supply world-class CV clutch parts to Setco. Story by: Rajesh Rajgor It is early afternoon and I have completed the tour of Lava Cast’s sprawling facility at Kalol, some 50 kms from Vadodara, Gujarat. Adjacent to Setco’s clutch manufacturing plant, the Lava[Read More…]

by March 15, 2016 INDUSTRY TALK
Trans Acnr banks upon the growing bus market

Trans Acnr banks upon the growing bus market

Anticipating growth from the rising bus market, Trans Acnr is gearing up its production facility in Rajasthan. Story by: Anirudh Raheja Trans Acnr had a modest beginning in 2003. A team of young entrepreneurs set up the company at Delhi with a handful of orders. Over the years, the company has grown to have a turnover of Rs. 600 million.[Read More…]

by March 15, 2016 INDUSTRY TALK