ISSUE 9 APR 2012

editorial FROM THE CHAIRMAN EDITOR’S NOTE FOUNDER- AUTHOR BOOK LAUNCH from the chairman nother financial year has passed: augmented to enable us to create our own MAHINDRA REVA HONOURING one of immense satisfaction for us. niche in this sector. A PIONEER COMMUTING COST A We’ve completed the exercise of PARTNERING FOR A GREEN consolidating the Maini brand within the Very interesting acquisitions and alliances AUTOMOTIVE FUTURE companies. This year will see the brand are on the anvil. These will add to the GROUP AEROSPACE & DEFENCE identity’s strengths communicated to all our Group’s technical competence. SIATI: EXCELLENCE AWARDED stakeholders. MGA AIR SHOWING EADS-MAINI In CSR, the Gramothan Foundation’s work TECH TIE-UP MTU Suppliers Group fledglings continues to integrate more and more with Day, Munich AIRBUSTOP Maini Plastics and the lives and future of the communities it’s VISITING aero distinction Composites and Armes adopted. MMM SAMHITA WAREHOUSING Maini Storage Systems SHOW TOW TRIUMPHANT have established their Finally, it’s with pride that I mention the RANGOLI NEW HEADS foothold in the Indian acknowledgement of the achievements of ARMES MAINI WELL-ACHIEVED market space. Significant investments have Dr. S. K. Maini and Chetan Maini which BREMBO BRAKES EXPORT: AL been made in them to address market this issue briefly outlines. My hearty DOBOWI CUSTOMIZATION AND expectations for exponential growth. congratulations to them.

MPP BOSCH, EATON ACCOLADES The Group’s newly formed Defence and Best wishes, MPC RTM GROWTH: NEW CURVE CSR Aerospace division has succeeded in creating GRAMOTHAN UPDATE a buzz for our products. Its team will be – Sandeep Kumar Maini Book launch: Visionary of Modern Mahamana, or “most respected”. EDITOR reetings from Maini Varta and Dr. S. K. Maini was himself an alumnus welcome to Issue Nine. This of Banaras University, founded by Pandit Gyear, we come to you in April, Malaviya one of modern India’s foremost a deliberate choice since here at Maini places of learning and the primary reason he Varta, we always have to plan for the fact was known as Teacher of the Nation. The that at the Group interesting things are Founder was motivated to write this book as a happening all the time! tribute to a man whose values and life’s work Dec 27th 2011. Maini Group Founder Dr. S. contributed to what India is today. So it’s now more logical to publish K. Maini co-authored a biography of Pandit another issue when there’re many different (1861-1946), 2011 A comprehensive tome, painstakingly detailed, things to share with you. As you’ll see being the year of his 150th birth anniversary. illustrated and printed, Visionary of Modern with this one, our ninth, there’s a mix of Educationist, freedom fighter and himself India makes a scholarly and much-needed news about people and products that will, four-time President of the Indian National addition to the scant documentation of Pandit we think, make enlightening reading. And Congress, Pandit Malaviya was also revered as Malaviya’s life. viewing, like of our exciting new corporate branding. At the Delhi book release attended by leading figures of This issue, we’re focusing on the people the capital’s political, who’ve been at the heart of Maini news. education and cultural circles. On the stage, Like all those who’ve joined us recently , Hon. Min. and those whose extracurricular efforts Communications brighten our working days, with efforts and Information Technology, Hon. like the winning rangoli design at MMM Prime Minster of India that also inspires this issue’s graphics and which we hope you enjoy. and President, (INC) Sonia . Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya himself was a four-time INC – Gita Maini President. [email protected] To be recognised publicly by such a prestigious institution as gives us great pride – Chetan Maini Honouring a pioneer OCT 20TH 2011. SCIENCE MUSEUM, LONDON. Chetan Maini, Chief of Strategy and Technology, Mahindra Reva Electric Vehicles and REVA’s inventor was awarded The Economist Innovation Award for Energy and the Environment 2011 for pioneering affordable electric vehicles. The award was presented by Paul Compton, CEO of sponsor ARPRO® for Europe, Middle-East and Africa.

Sharing his views on the felicitation, Mr. Maini said, “This is definitely the most meaningful award I’ve received. It’s always been my dream to use technology to provide alternative green transportation that’s affordable, significantly and beneficially impactful. It’s also a great boost to the Mahindra Reva team, who’s worked tirelessly prestigious institution as The Economist gives ELECTRIC ELECT Chetan Maini receives The to make this happen. us great pride and hope because what was Economist Innovation Award from Paul Compton, CEO EMEA of ARPRO, award sponsor once just a dream is finally becoming a To be recognised publicly by such a reality.”

Commuting cost: lean, without emitting a single molecule of harmful solution to power personal mobility for a green, lowest gases. sustainable future. We’re committed to the JAN 6TH 2012 AUTO EXPO . At the accelerated development of new partnerships unveiling of the Next Generation Mahindra SUSTAINABLE ALTERNATIVES We’re already and business models, the creating of a full Reva Concept vehicle at the Auto Expo, working on integrating a comprehensive ecosphere.” Anand Mahindra, Vice Chairman and M. D., eco-system of sustainable mobility solutions, Mahindra Group said, “Today, we usher in encompassing alternative technologies such as a new paradigm which will bear testimony electric, hybrid and fuel cells.” to our commitment to a cleaner environment on Planet Earth, and the mobility needs of The Indian government has initiated an tomorrow’s consumer.” accelerated program to find new solutions that will harness the opportunities for using For some time now, the Mahindra Group electrical energy from both conventional and has worked to find new solutions for urban renewable sources. mobility needs that will be clean, green and far more economical to customers for their This will allow public-private partnerships daily commutes. A first step is the NeXt to develop a networked EV charging grid Generation concept of electric vehicles (EV’s) for electric vehicles using the existing grid from Mahindra Reva. and standalone systems of renewable energy sources. Dr. Pawan Goenka, Pres. Automotive and Farm Sectors, Mahindra Group dramatically FAST, UNINTERRUPTED For instance, fast- put it in context: “Imagine travelling from charging technologies will allow battery Connaught Place to Delhi International charging in minutes, ensuring uninterrupted Airport for an energy cost of just Rs 10 in journeys. Also commenting at the unveiling, air-conditioned climate-controlled comfort and Chetan Maini, said, “EV’s will be the real

Partnering for a Green Trobe and Swinburne and the fourth, a study Australia, to be commissioned by the Victorian Automotive Future of the potential for Mahindra Reva EV’s in government. FEB 23TH 2012. Bommasandra. Our aim is always to broaden our commitment to producing non-polluting alternatives to conventional cars. A delegation from the state of Victoria, Australia led by Premier John Brumby was at Mahindra Reva for the announcing of four MoU’s. Three of these concern exploratory R&D collaborations Announcing the MoU’s (from left) La Trobe University Vice Chancellor Prof. John Dewar, Victoria with leading Victorian universities such as La Premier The Hon. John Brumby, Chetan Maini and Swinburne Univ, VC Prof. Linda Kristjanson Aerospace & Defence Division

Apr 1st 2011. To further leverage the Group’s material and people movement platforms for DEFENCE BASED At military bases, (above) a presence in a wide spectrum of engineering both civil and defence airfield-area operations. Dhruv helicopter is towed by a Maini battery- operated 8-ton tow tug and (below) a Maini products and capability segments, our battery-operated airfield cart demo is in Aerospace and Defence Division was Today, at commercial airports around India, progress instituted at the Group corporate level. MMM’s eco-friendly carts carry passengers With a nucleus team in place, this division both inside and outside the terminal, while spearheads the drive to leverage Group their electric tow tugs tow baggage trolleys on company products in aerospace and defence. the tarmac. Several key customer relationships in the defence services have been forged. For the defence forces, MMM has developed battery-operated carts with special features In tandem with MMM like FOD-free tyres, acceleration and speed It has extended technical domain support to settings and proximity warning systems that MMM’s indigenously-developed eco-friendly help enhance flight and maintenance safety. SIATI: Excellence awarded Mar 15th 2012 SIATI Annual Convention, Hyderabad. Acknowledgment for our contributions in design and manufacture of eco-friendly products for the civil and defence aerospace industry came from the Society of Indian Aerospace Technologies and Industries (SIATI): we received their Excellence in Aerospace Indigenization 2012 award. (From left) Shyam Chetty, Dir. NAL, Naresh Palta, MGA, S.A. Mohan, MMM, Dr. Krishnadas Nair, President SIATI and (behind) Wg Cdr (retd) R. Prahalad, A&D Air showing June 2011 Le Bourget, Paris. As it is each year, the Maini Group was present at the Paris Air Show. Attending on its behalf were MGA Chairman Dr. C.G. Krishnadas Nair and CEO Naresh Palta. As Mr. Palta said this was, “To grow partnership initiatives with aerospace leaders for a wider spread of aerospace manufacture and, even, design.” Many fruitful interactions later, a number of agreements and MOU’s with airframe and engine prime contractors and Tier 1’s were signed. EADS-Maini tech tie-up “Our new agreements underscore EADS’ “It’s a privilege and reckoning of MPP’s Jun 22nd 2011 Le Bourget, Paris. At the Air ability to provide highly valuable technologies demonstrated capabilities that EADS has Show, an agreement was signed between the in both metallic and composites production, accepted our candidature for technology Maini Group, Airbus and EADS, the purpose which will be applied to the aerospace licensing, since this falls in line with the being for EADS, MPP and MGA to explore industry as well as other sectors such as Group’s aerospace growth objective.” Naresh technology areas useful for MPP’s long-term automotive and industrial equipment,” said Palta stated. growth in aerospace. EADS offers a full range Wulf Hoeflich, who leads the EADS Initiative. of leading-edge technologies that are proven, mature and available. The agreement was The Letter of Intent underscores MPP’s aim signed by Axel Krein, Head, Research and to evolve as a strong aerospace player. “We Tech., Airbus, Bernd Wenzler, CEO Cassidian now see a build-up in the Indian supply chain, Electronics, Naresh Palta and Dr. Nair. which wants to become more capable and innovative – not only in supporting Indian The agreements were arranged by EADS’ aircraft programmes, but in the export market Technology Licensing Initiative, which as well,” Hoeflich added. is managed by its Corporate Technology AT THE SIGNING (Standing, from left) Dr. C. G. Krishnadas Office. MPP will benefit from engineering Also present at the signing were Dr. Stefan Nair, Wulf Hoeflich, Head, EADS Tech. Licensing, Dr. and application studies organized by EADS Zoller, CEO Cassidian and Member, EADS Stefan Zoller, CEO, Cassidian and EADS Executive which provides assistance to industry partners Executive Committee and Dr. Aimo Bülte, VP Committee member. (Sitting, from left) Naresh Palta. Axel Krein – Sr. VP (Res. & Tech.), Airbus, Bernd Wenzler, Head, in identifying business cases and tailoring Head of Tech. Innov. Mgmt., Cassidian Air Cassidian Country Office and Aimo Bülte, Head, Tech. technology offer to customers’ specific needs. Systems. Mgmt. and CTO Support, Cassidian. MTU Suppliers Day, Munich Visiting from Snecma OCT 12TH 2011 MUNICH. We were encouraged by the opportunity given by MTU Aero Engines to Gil-Eric Fabre, MD, Snecma-HAL with Rajib Agarwala, MGA MGA and MPP to attend Supplier Day. We were amongst the 48 elite suppliers, representing 45% of MTU’s purchasing volume, selected from MTU Aero Engine’s large supplier base of 1300, from 14 countries to participate.

MTU Supplier Day takes place every two years and the most important and strategic suppliers are invited. The event was spearheaded by Theodor Pregler, Sr. VP Procurement and Logistics and the concluding session was attended by MTU corporate heads.

Aerospace distinction May 5th 2011. MPP (including MGA) has achieved the distinction of becoming the first Indian aerospace company to be certified to the highly coveted latest standard Rev. C version of AS9100 certification. PERRY JOHNSON PERRYREGISTRARS, JOHNSON INC. REGISTRARS, INC. Mr. Palta with the MTU Leadership Team: (from Left) Frank Neubacher, Theodor Pregler, Sr. VP Procure. & Logist., Certificate of Registration Paul Lang, Mgr. Supplier Qual., Alexander Kreitmeir, Sr. Mgr. Procure. and Simon Schwab Certificate of Registration Perry Johnson Registrars, Inc., has assessed the Quality Management System of:

Perry Johnson Registrars, Inc., has assessed the Quality Management System of: Airbustop Maini Precision Products Pvt. Ltd. TH From Eric Zanin, Sr. VP Airbus to encourage further No. 5A, Bommasandra Industrial Area, Bommasandra, Bangalore, Karnataka 560 099 India 29 MAR 2011. A significant visit: Maini Precision Products Pvt. Ltd. No. 5A, Bommasandra Industrial Area, Bommasandra, Bangalore, Karnataka 560 099 India exploration of mutual business potential, with Airbus and also its Tier 1‘s. Followup visits (Hereinafter called the Organization) and hereby declares that Organization is in conformance with: (Hereinafter called the Organization) and hereby declares that were made by Gautam Maini to Airbus and key Tier 1’s in Europe in the 4th week of May, ISO 9001:2008 and AS9100:2009 Rev. C Organization is in conformance with: This Registration is in respect to the following scope of supply: and then by Naresh Palta to the Paris Air Show in June. ISO 9001:2008 and AS9100:2009 Rev. C Manufacture Thisand SupplyRegistration of Machined is in respect Hig to theh Precisionfollowing scope and of Intricate supply: Ferrous & (From left) Gautam Maini, Non Ferrous Components and Sub-Assemblies for the Aerospace Industry Manufacture and Supply of Machined High Precision and Intricate Ferrous & (The assessment was performed in accordance with AS9104A. PJR is accredited under the aerospace Registrar Management Program.) Rajender Dagar, Rajib Non Ferrous Components and Sub-Assemblies for the Aerospace Industry Such products shall be manufactured by the Organization at, or such processes or services shall be offered at or Agarwala, Naresh Palta, Guido from, (The only assessment the address was performed given in above. accordance This with AS9104A. Registration PJR is accredited is granted under subjecthe aerospacet to Registrar the system Management rules Program.) governing the Locatelli VP, Airbus, Eric Zanin, SuchRegistration products referred shall beto manufacturedabove, and the by Organization the Organization hereby at, covenants or such processeswith the Assessmentor services shall body beduty offered to observe at or fandrom, comply only with the addressthe said givenrules. above. This Registration is granted subject to the system rules governing the Sr. VP Airbus, Parag Sharma, ForRegistration PJR: referred to above, and the Organization hereby covenants with the Assessment body duty to observe Mgr. EADS India, S. K. Singh and comply with the said rules. For PJR: and Harvansh Batra, Dir. Terry Boboige, President Perry Johnson Registrars, Inc. (PJR) 755 West Big Beaver Road, Suite 1340 Sourcing, EADS India. Troy,Terry MichiganBoboige, President48084 (248) 358-3388 Perry Johnson Registrars, Inc. (PJR) 755 West Big Beaver Road, Suite 1340 Troy, Michigan 48084 (248) 358-3388 The validity of this certificate is dependent upon ongoing surveillance. Effective Date: Expiration Date: Certificate No.: May 5, 2011 The validity of this certificateMay is dependent 4, 2014 upon ongoing surveillance. C2011-01148 Effective Date: Expiration Date: Certificate No.: May 5, 2011 May 4, 2014 C2011-01148 Bagged: a 60-vehicle order, our largest single for tow trucks from Renault Nissan

Samhita Dec 21st 2011 Hotel e-INN. The first training from Laureate Global. An experiential learning model will engage module of Samhita, a Maini People our employees sufficiently for them to deepen Development Initiative, was launched by The Initiative consists of seven training their understanding of self, organization and Group Chairman Sandeep Kumar Maini. modules which everyone here at MMM will the environment in a future, and progressive Samhita’s aim is to foster the culture of undergo, each module running two days. The perspective. The first module was attended by learning and personal development, an aim areas of study focus will be development of 29 MMM staffers who were overwhelmingly being facilitated by our learning associates self, team synergy and customer focus. receptive to what they learned. Warehousing show Tow triumphant Nice work Team Gujarat at IW&L

Sep 29th 2011. F1 champ Lewis Hamilton dazzled fans in a McLaren Mercedes Formula One along a stretch of the Nandi Renault Nissan order. We bagged our largest Infrastructure Corridor and with his single tow truck order (60 vehicles) from incredibly fast burnouts. Renault Nissan Automotive India (RNAI) with a 10-week delivery commitment. RNAI Before and after, Hamilton was conveyed in produces cars for the European market and another, more eco-friendly people-pleaser, a the MMM fleet will join the Line 2 assembly Maini Buggy, as was MTV Roadies anchor at RNAI itself where cars are produced for Rann Vijay. Bangalore’s speed freaks European markets. hopefully were reminded that protecting the environment also needs to be fast-tracked. A hearty “Shabash!” for securing an order of this magnitude must go to Chandra Shekar New heads at MMM: R., GM and Ranjith, BDM. Rangoli competition Teams Finance and Blue Boys respectively, came first and second. Nov 17th–19th 2011 Ahmedabad We showcased our 360˚ Warehousing and Material Handling Anil BH, R&D Reginald Solomon, Spares & Service Solutions at the India Warehousing & Logistics show, Ahmedabad, which also saw the launch of the Yale diesel truck.

Our key products including the Yale-Maini RCF electric forklift truck, tow truck and Armes Maini’s heavy duty racking & multi- purpose shelving system were on display. Vinay Elias, Sales & Mrktng Vincent, Ops Since the last Maini Varta issue, it’s been a uniquely challenging period with several design, manufacture and installation projects at major customers’ sites.

Well-achieved Dubai. We’re also keenly pursuing export Dobowi Group is a Middle East-based tyre, One was at Kemwell, an order achieved opportunities in other UAE countries. The Al auto and allied industry leader operating against stiff competition, with its successful across three continents. execution garnering acclaim and repeat orders. Its uniqueness lay in meeting the customer Customization: unique! expectation of upright heights up to 13 m. of Speed and solution totality for the customer height and an overall pallet position of about in product and installation are our primary 9300, all inclusive. Furthermore this entire focus at Armes Maini. This has prompted project was designed and commissioned to be innovations like our Unique Customization seismic-compliant. software that our marketing and sales force carries to a customer site. This brings the Brembo brakes solution to the customer’s doorstep where Technically, the FIFO roller reach for Brembo approved layouts can be generated and has been well-acknowledged as a solution, and indicative quotes discussed for characteristic for delivery and the related activity spectrum. BOM outcomes which can also be generated at the back-end. We’ve also had the distinction of servicing high profile, fast-growing clients like Future Total metal pallet Logistics, Bosch and NYK Logistics. providers So as to sustain overall solution-provision for There’s been as well a stream of distinguished our customers, we’ve now made a foray into visitors, CEOs and senior management teams total metal pallet solution-providing. They can from the logistics, retail, project management now conveniently choose from the extensive and automotive sectors, who evinced keen standard-pallet inventory we’ve developed. interest in partnering initiatives with us for projects both ongoing and upcoming. And Thanks to our own growth curve, Armes Maini Export: Al Dobowi plays a significant role in what’s become an Exports initiatives have begun to show very aggressively path-breaking surge in the Indian positive results as borne out by our recently sectors of logistics, record management and securing the prestigious Al Dobowi order in Like in MMM Ahmedabad retail distribution, among others.

(Above and right) Meeting customer expectations at Kemwell. bosch & eaton accoladeS Awarded by Eaton R. Balakrishnan, COO Automotive Div. and Avinash, Head, Mktng receiving the Eaton Best Quality Performance-Global award. (Below)

Excellence Awarded (Above) The trophy received for Excellence in Technology for the year 2010.

(Above right) At the award event, Arvind Kapur makes a presentation on “Improvements”

(Right) Arvind Kapur and Ramesh Babu receive the Bosch award Best Supplier Again December 2011 Chennai. Awarded at Delphi TVS Annual Supplier meet held at Hotel GRT Grand.

resin transfer moulding RTM now: sophisticated composite material moulding We commissioned the low-pressure resin transfer moulding process to produce high- consistency-level composite parts. With this, MPC makes its much-anticipated foray into the world of composites. Growth: new curve The process was installed in association with MPC is looking at a 100% growth in the a US-based resin transfer moulding (RTM) next financial year and in order to achieve technology leader: our equipment and moulds the necessary high-volume targets, we’re in came from the US, as did the consultant who advanced-level talks with Ashok Leyland, trained the MPC team. Tata Marcopolo and L&T Komatsu.

RTM is a sophisticated way to mould Moreover, sustaining our ambitious growth composite material. The conventional plans makes a strong team is a priority. hand lay-up process being manual is less We welcomed as Managers: Pasupathy for controllable, as against which, RTM ensures Projects, Ananda for HR, Anantha Desai, precision in time, temperature, quantity and Supply Chain, Gaurishankar for Quality and mix control to produce aesthetically superior, Yathish, Production. Besides them, Jegan two-side-finished parts with sustained long- Daniel and Aneesh have also joined us as Starting the RTM process: COO B. R. Nandkumar term consistency. Asst. Mgrs. Engineering and Marketing. CSR GRAMOTHAN UPDATE Smokeless chullha can cause or aggravate associated respiratory project disorders. Gramothan Foundation (GF) launched its Smokeless Chullha In-Situ Construction Using locally available materials and labour, Program, introducing a more efficient and the programme is designed to be financially environmentally friendly means of cooking to sustainable. As a pilot, thirty chullhas have the villages of DB Kuppe Grama Panchayat. been constructed in-situ till now in Anemala and Machur villages. The smokeless chullha not only uses 33% less firewood than existing stoves, but also has a A video of the making can be seen at chimney that expels any lingering smoke that http://youtube.com/watch?v=59QkcQsIw0I Arogya Sevika OCT 21ST 2011. GF’s 21 arogya sevikas dispense ayurvedic remedies for common ailments in the fourteen villages and nine hadis we cover. On October 21st, Drs. Veda and Sujata from District AYUSH Office, Mysore conducted a class in human anatomy and symptoms of common ailments for the sevikas at a health camp that also diagnosed and treated over 150 villagers. At th a second camp held this 13 January, these JAN 12th 2012 SWAMI VIVEKANANDA JAYANTI doctors offered a refresher course and also D. B. KUPPE On this occasion GF started classes treated about 100 villagers. in basic computing for Girijana Ashram School students on the school premises. Keetaniyantrak: Microfinance: Vermicompost Organic pesticides Rang De GF supplied new portable pits for HOSUR VILLAGE Using cow urine as a base OCT 23RD 2011. A team from Rang De assisted vermicompost in villages in the Machhur sub- and three herbal inputs, GF has created its us in installing a microloan programme as cluster, where people have been trained by third batch of 150 litres of keetaniyantrak a way for D. B. Kuppe Grama Panchayat’s our staff in their making. organic pest repellent for agricultural use. inhabitants to avoid borrowing from Keetaniyantrak is non-toxic and can be moneylenders. subsequently used as bio-manure. Collecting cow urine, specifically from the indigenous Hallikar breed has become a new source of income for Hosur villagers. Entrepreneurial drive Carrying people and goods has become a little easier with the arrival of our new Mahindra Maxximo mini van. It’s being driven for us by Subramanya, a resourceful Machhur inhabitant for whom there’s also an element of entrepreneurship attached. He will operate it Our people commercially on his own behalf when the van GF has a new member, Ganesh Shenoy who isn’t on GF duty, with the eventual aim that he joined us as Grama Sahayogi in November. becomes its owner, in his own enterprise. Feminine He was previously with Ekal Vidyalaya (One empowerment Teacher, One School) Foundation holding a A GF rural women empowerment pilot position of national responsibility. project will be set up to manufacture sanitary napkins. It’s envisaged that Manipal Abeer Desai from New York University’s Foundation would associate with the project Stern School of Business has been here since for six months and participate equally in its July on a Fellowship for Service with us in the funding. adopted villages.

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