TVS SUZUKI

One of the most respected names in the Indian two-wheeler market, TVS Suzuki kickstarted the moped revolution in the country in 1980, with the first two-seater moped - the TVS 50, manufactured at the Hosur factory in Tamil Nadu. The man responsible for this - the founder of the Sundaram Clayton Group, the late T.S. Srinivasan. It was his vision "to design, develop and produce an affordable moped for the Indian family", that gave the company its direction.

In 1996-97, TVS Suzuki was awarded the prestigious 'Emerging Giant Award' by the Economic Times and Harvard Business School Association of India. Under the guidance of Chairman and Managing Director Venu Srinivasan, the company touched Rs 767 crore in turnover (April-August 2000). Besides maintaining its leadership in the Scooterette category (with TVS Scooty) and in the moped category (with over 50% of the moped market share), the company is now focusing on new model launches covering all the three segments of motor-cycle, moped and scooter.

Total Quality Control is the mantra of the organisation; manifest right from manufacturing processes to employee training.

'Team TVS' - for races and rallys in the country, has been a consistent winner on the track.

Address: TVS Suzuki, Jayalakshmi Estates, V Floor 8, Haddows Road,
Chennai 600 006
URL : http://www.tvssuzuki.com

FORD INDIA LIMITED

Ford Motor Company, the second largest car manufacturer in the world, has set up its integrated manufacturing facility for the country at Maraimalai Nagar, about 45 kms from Chennai.

The Ford India site covers around 250 acres, with an option to expand a further 100 acres. A unique plant design (of an inverted "E" configuration) enables the plant capacity to be expanded quickly from 50,000 to 100,000 cars per annum to support volumes for both the domestic market and export. The Ford Motor Company has invested around Rs 1,700 crore in this plant. This all-new plant sets global standards in automobile manufacturing through the integration of world-leading technology, practices and processes.

The Maraimalai Nagar site contains 62 acres of green belt - far in excess of the legal requirements of 15 acres - and includes a cricket pitch.

The plant has 4 shop floors

The Press Shop

The Body Shop

The Paint Shop

The Trim Chassis and Final Line

Ford India Limited demonstrates its commitment to the community, through projects in education, health care, environment conservation and safety.

Ford India is headed by President and Managing Director Phil Spender, who comes to India after completing his assignment as Plant Manager at Ford Motor Company's Broadmeadows plant in Australia. He has been with Ford for the last 24 years.

Ford India is the first automotive manufacturer to sponsor two lifetime Chairs at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT). Representing an investment of Rs 95 lakh. The Chairs encourage and guide research and development in the areas of automotive safety and environment. The research is independent and the results will be shared with all automotive manufacturers.

Address: Ford India Limited, Via S.P Koil Post, Chengalpattu - 603 204.

Phone : 04114 - 54375.
Fax : 04114 - 54278
URL : www.india.ford.com

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