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MOTORINDIA AUTO EXPO COMPONENTS NEWSLETTER 9 February 2018 Day-2 Powered by Auto Expo 2018 – Components off to a vibrant start Suppliers showcase exciting new innovations The 14th edition of the Auto Expo Component Show 2018 opened to a vibrant start on Febru- ary 08. The buoyant mood was visible across the participants including those visiting from over 20 countries. The synergies between the organisers - CII, ACMA and SIAM was much appreciated by the two union ministers gracing the inaugural ceremony, Mr. Anant Geete, Minister of Heavy Industries, and Mr. Suresh Prabhu, Minister of Commerce and Industry, besides Ms. Shobha- na Kamineni, CII President, Dr. Abhay Firodia, SIAM President, and Mr. Nirmal Minda, ACMA President. Mr. Geete assured all the stakeholders present that, “We at the Ministry of Heavy Industries realise that globalization is marked by global competence and that India needs to take Dignitaries releasing the Buyers Guide - ACMA Directory 2018 at the inaugural session of Auto Expo 2018 - Components long strides to come on par with it. So to remain ahead, MHI assures you all the support you require.” Further, he acknowledged that over infrastructure.” And in that context, he shared “CII has studied and is proud to share that there On the occasion, Mr. Minda urged the and above all the manufacturing industries, it is with the stakeholders present the talks that are are 28 manufacturing sectors that can push Commerce and Industry Minister to integrate the automotive and auto components indus- underway with the Chief Minister of Andhra India’s growth to double digit and out of these, ‘automotive mission plan’ in the proposed indus- tries that have contributed the largest share to Pradesh, Mr. Chandrababu Naidu to build a base five of them are from the auto industry.” She try policy; to which the minister responded in the growing Indian economy besides being the for component manufacturing, “The port-based recognized that the auto industry is undergoing affirmative saying that, “We will ensure that the largest generator of employment. infrastructure on the east coast will bring cohe- many disruptions owing to new business models proposed industrial policy - which is in the final Mr. Prabhu, on the other hand, shared: “Auto siveness to the industry and it is worth replicat- and technology. She said, “Electric vehicles offer stages of preparation - will surely have a special component industry is the first success story ing on the west coast, may be in Maharashtra, a new avenue for manufacturing.” address of the automotive mission plan.” Mr. of what a global value chain should ideally be.” because then not only all component manufac- Dr. Firodia congratulated the automotive Minda also shared: “It should come as a timely He said it is the value addition to our manu- turers will be under one roof but also from here and auto component industries for displaying reminder that Indian automotive aftermarket is a facturing and services that will enhance our export and imports can take place seamlessly.” exceptional talent such as new technology and dynamic segment which is worth US$8.5 million.” industry’s appeal globally. He further acknowl- Taking the opportunity to thank the support innovation and how it has extended support All the stakeholders including the Union edged that, “For this to happen, we need proper from the relevant ministries, Ms. Kamineni said: to nascent companies in building new models. Ministers acknowledged that the automotive But he also warned of the new and immense industry, including the component sector, needs challenges that the industry is going to face in to scale up standards and nurture a sense of near future but he was confident of the success, ‘nobility with mobility’ and display a higher level “Exports are a sign of maturity and quality and of corporate governance. we are doing that aggressively.” He was proud All in all, the first day of the 14th edition of to announce that the auto component indus- the Auto Expo – Component Show made for an try is the leader in exports exceeding even the exciting and fruitful experience for all partic- automotive industry. ipants and visitors. w Collect your copy of MOTORINDIA Auto Expo Special Editions Visit our stalls: Hall 7 Foyer Hall 1 Stand No. F6 Stand No. E2g MOTORINDIA Auto Expo Components Newsletter| 1 MOTORINDIA AUTO EXPO COMPONENTS NEWSLETTER Powered by Brakes India unveils lighter and safer hydraulic brakes for CVs Brakes India, part of the TVS Group, un- We have found an opportunity to provide launch in the Unibooster com- veiled its LCV hydraulic-assisted disc brake a more cost effective and lighter option bined with four calipers. This new system on the first day of the show. The new without compromising on the performance. product provides better stability braking system not only improves braking Brakes India with its advanced engineer- and improved performance of the stability and life which is critical in buses, but ing capability has developed an actuation vehicle. Compared to a traditional also lowers the weight of the braking system system called the Unibooster to extend pneumatic system, our product is significantly which provides ROI to the end hydraulic brakes up to 10 tons. This coupled around 120 kg lighter which gives customer in a matter of months for load-car- with hydraulic disc brakes and hydraulic an ROI in a matter of months for rying vehicles. The launch reinforces Brakes ABS provides the end user with a highly the end customer. We have one India’s commitment to leverage its technolo- optimized solution on safety, stability and OEM customer who has already gy leadership in commercial vehicle braking, performance, while also reducing the overall signed up, with the SOP in the next to bring benefits to our end customers. vehicle weight significantly”, says Mr. Badri five months. We also have another “Light commercial vehicles in India with Vijayaraghavan, Executive Director – Busi- customer for whom prototypes over 7-ton GVW typically adopt pneumatic ness Development, Brakes India. are running and if approved, the brake systems to provide adequate braking. “We have our most exciting product second SOP should happen latest by early next year”, said Mr. Sriram Viji, Deputy Managing Director, Brakes India. The Unibooster and hydraulic Mr. Sriram Viji, Deputy Managing Director, Brakes India disc brake system provides a very progressive car-like brake feel and consis- stability even at high speeds and low or no tent brake performance under various duty fade coupled with a higher pad life. The fine cycles. While the hydraulic system provides tuning of this system also lends itself to low- a very cost-effective solution, the lower er stopping distances providing enhanced number of components allows for reduced safety. weight and the disc brake provides greater w Elofic woos OEMs with BS-VI ready products becoming more aggressive in the CE sector also. because now GST is well established. The set- Then the two-wheeler segment is also a huge backs like the unpreparedness of the market sector for us to cater to. Technology is changing are over. We are reaping GST benefits now, and we are ready with it for these two sectors.” they said. Both the officials were confident that all With their exports growing by ‘150 per the stakeholders in the automotive and auto cent’ post-GST, Elofic is now looking forward component industries are feeling optimistic to the same trend to continue. w Klueber’s revolutionary Hydro Lubricants in spotlight Water as a main component of automotive lubri- cants sounds simplistic. But if one talks to the exec- Mr. Pawan Sharma, Vice President – Marketing, (left) and Mr. Ajay Seth - Vice President - International Business, utives of Klueber Lubrication, part of the Freuden- Elofic Industries berg Group, one realises that ‘the tribology experts at Klueber have developed homogenous lubricants The vibrancy at the Component Show was received from their customers. with functional water content’ using advanced yet visible at the Elofic stall. The company is In the context of electric vehicles, Elofic sustainable technology for the future. showcasing its BS-VI ready products and is ag- may find challenging times ahead but they Dr. Stefan Seemeyer, Head - Research & Devel- gressively wooing OEMs. Mr. Pawan Sharma, agree that EVs are the need of the hour. Mr. opment, Klueber Lubrication explained: “Water’s Vice President – Marketing, shared: “This is Sharma shared: “EVs are in the future but we limitation, in terms of freezing and evaporation, a platform for us to showcase our strength. are focused on the need of this hour which is or oxidation and microbiological growth, can In filtration, we have added new technology, transitioning to BS-VI reforms. EVs will take be converted to benefits using additives and in range and R&D and testing. We have also only some percentage of the automotive sec- technical solutions. With this, we can successfully created infrastructure including regional tor but the rest of the market will be driven reduce the friction involved and introduce the Mr. Frank Werner, Head – Business Unit warehouses. Here we can share those things by regular diesel vehicles. Elofic is ready with properties of ‘superlubricity’”. Automotive Industry, Klueber Lubrication with our channel partners who are OEMs.” the technology for BS-VI transition. And we Water- based lubricants have the advantage Elofic Industries has been regularly are also big on innovation is another driving of better cooling properties

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