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Press Release – Inalfa Gabriel Sunroof Systems plans to expand beyond Chennai to meet strong sunroof demand

Inalfa Gabriel Sunroof Systems plans to expand beyond Chennai to meet  strong sunroof demand 

∙ IGSS plans to expand with new facilities in Western and Northern auto hubs in India ∙ The planned expansion aims to support key customers Hyundai Motor India and Kia India  while broadening IGSS’s customer base

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, December 19, 2024: Inalfa Gabriel Sunroof Systems Private Limited (IGSS), a partnership between Inalfa Roof Systems and Gabriel India Limited, the listed flagship of the $2.2-billion ANAND Group, plans to set up new plants in India’s Western and Northern auto hubs to meet the rising demand for sunroofs.

The announcement was made this week by the ANAND Executive Chairperson, Mrs. Anjali Singh, at the first-year anniversary celebration of IGSS’s state-of-the-art facility on the outskirts of Chennai, which is reaching full capacity.

Speaking on the occasion, Mrs. Singh, said: “To meet the rising demand for sunroofs due to the greater premiumisation of the auto sector, IGSS is looking to expand beyond Chennai to other auto hubs, namely the West and North.
We plan to be closer to our valued anchor customers across the country and cater to their needs more efficiently via this planned expansion.”

Mr. Jagdish Kumar, Chairman, IGSS, and Group CFO, ANAND Group, said: “Our first facility in Chennai is nearly operating at its full capacity, delivering high-quality sunroofs to our respected anchor customers Hyundai Motor India and Kia India. Notably, the plant has produced 130,000 sunroofs in just the 11 months of 2024.”
The sunroof market in India is experiencing robust growth, driven by increasing customer demand for premiumisation and SUVs, as well as the growing trend of driving for holidays on a significantly improved highway network. IGSS initially chose Tamil Nadu for the state’s investor-friendly policies.
The growth in the sunroof segment is enabled by the rising popularity of panoramic sunroofs, which offer expansive views and a sense of openness. Technological advancements, such as smart glass technology and electrically operated systems, are also contributing to the market’s expansion.

Mr. Kumar, speaking on the occasion, added: “With the sunroof market set to expand by 40% by 2029, IGSS is well-positioned to capitalise on the growing demand. The plan for new plants shows the commitment we have to continue to be the leading player in the sunroof sector.”

Mr. Georges Andary, CEO, Inalfa Roof Systems, who was visiting the plant for the first-year celebrations, said: “We believe there can be no potential global growth strategy in the automotive business without India at its core. India is one of the largest, most dynamic, and fast-growing automotive markets in the world. Inalfa, in collaboration with Gabriel India, sees major potential for further growth in the sunroof segment.”

About IGSS
Inalfa Gabriel Sunroof Systems Private Limited is a collaboration between Gabriel India Limited, a flagship company of the ANAND Group, and Netherlands-based Inalfa Roof Systems, a global leader in sunroof technology. Operating its first plant near Chennai, Tamil Nadu, set up over a year ago, IGSS manufactures sunroof systems for India’s fast-growing passenger vehicle market, catering to leading OEMs.

About ANAND Group

ANAND is a $2.2-billion Group that has a legacy of over six decades, with over 20,000 employees and is a leader in manufacturing world-class products and systems for the automotive industry, with a focus on sustainable mobility. The Group has 24 companies, a number of them are JVs with 10 international partners, ranging from Europe to the US to Asia. It has also formed four technical collaborations. Complementing the Group is ANEVOLVE, a cleantech platform for mobility and beyond.

Gabriel India is the flagship of the ANAND Group. From being a single-product company in 1961, Gabriel India has transformed itself to become the most-trusted ride control products brand in India. Gabriel is also the leading manufacturer of shock absorbers for new generation vehicles in the 2 & 3-wheeler segment in India, including EVs.

About Inalfa Roof Systems

Inalfa Roof Systems is a global automotive roof systems manufacturer, based in Venray, The Netherlands, with factories and development centres in Europe, Northern America, and Asia. Inalfa delivers roof systems to almost every major car and truck manufacturer in the world. Inalfa Roof Systems is also an engineering-driven company, specialised in the design, development, and manufacturing of innovative solutions on a global scale, meeting the highest quality standards. At Inalfa, the top priority is ensuring a positive customer and end user experience. For more information, please visit.

Uncovering of Book on Biodiversity Mapping at DAIPL-Chakan

It was a great opportunity of uncovering of book on Biodiversity mapping from the hands of Dana Global leadership, Mr. Byron Foster (BU Head – LVD), Mr. Chris Clark (Sr. VP Global Ops) & Ms. Lonnie Holmquist (VP Global Quality) in presence of Mr. Mahendra Goyal (MD-DAIPL), Mr. Naresh Moily (COO-DAIPL) & DAIPL team, on 5th March 2024 during their visit to India.

DAIPL Chakan, has taken steps to record and preserve biodiversity in the premises. The efforts of last almost 25 years of plantation and preserving biodiversity is documented as baseline mapping in year-long study conducted at the premises by involving experts.

The quantum of carbon that is biologically Sequestrated in the trees of premises and its yearly additional carbon Sequestration Potential is mapped as a part of study. The biodiversity documentation of the flora and fauna, both of which are vital components long term strategic
objectives of Dana connected with UNSGDs.

The study has given an outcome which has created a further step to increase biodiversity at the premises. The natural wealth is mapped for the biodiversity.

The study outlines:
A) Total No. of Species:
a. Plants :110 species
b. Birds : 50 (including 2 endangered species)
c. Butterflies : 35 (including 5 endangered species)
d. Reptiles : 04 (including 2 endangered species)
e. Mammals : 02 (including 1 endangered species)
B) Total Carbon Stored in trees @DAIPL Chakan campus is 69.69T with sequestration potential of 1.39 T/Year.

Additional efforts taken in 2023 are medicinal plantation and rose garden. The biological wealth of the premises is also displayed within the premises to increase awareness and connect with people.

This coffee table book will act as an inspiration for workplaces in the future to implement sustainable practices so that we can coexist harmoniously with the environment. Along with other initiatives, this will create a sustainable ecosystem that will support to promote the
enrichment of biodiversity and increased biological carbon sequestration in long run.

Customer Sustainability Award to Dana Anand

Dana Anand India (P) Ltd. (DAIPL) is recognized with prestigious “Sustainability Award” for outstanding contribution for year 23 under Mahindra Supplier Excellence Awards during annual Mahindra & Mahindra annual supplier meet in February 2024..

Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M) is one of the key customers to Dana Anand India Pvt. Ltd. (DAIPL). M&M conducts annual supplier meet every year in which supplier representatives are participating.

DAIPL is driving various projects under Environmental Sustainability related to Energy and GHG, Water and Waste Management.

As a part of Dana’s sustainability targets, DAIPL’s major operations have solar roof top energy generation plants of 1.5 Mw capacity installed. Locations at Chakan and Jodalli are also using offsite generate solar energy. This has helped to offset the carbon emissions.
Apart from the energy and GHG, DAIPL has also implemented rainwater recharge projects at various locations.

This is one of the prestigious achievements for DAIPL as efforts of sustainability are recognized by esteemed customers like Mahindra and Mahindra.

In M&M’s annual supplier meet about 450 suppliers participated and DAIPL is awarded for sustainability among all suppliers.

The award was received by DAIPL Chairperson Mrs. Anjali Singh along with Mr. Mahendra Goyal – Managing Director and Mr. Kaushik Trivedi – Head Business Development – DAIPL

DAIPL will continue its journey on sustainability to contribute to achieve Dana’s sustainability targets of GHG reduction.

CII’s 5th next-gen e-mobility summit ’22

EVs can disrupt the mobility ecosystem and redefine urbanization for good, ANAND’s Executive Chairperson Anjali Singh said at CII’s 5th next-gen e-mobility summit ’22 which she just chaired. Giving her welcome remarks, she told the delegates that e-mobility “possesses immense positive bearing on the global economy” but for India to really drive the transition successfully for future generations, “it needs a structured road map, with timelines, processes, well-researched impact studies, bold initiatives, and robust investments in technological research.” ANAND is already at the vanguard of the e-mobility transition working with leading OEMs and new clean mobility players.

Record-breaking sales for Chakan and Satara

The Chakan and Satara facilities continued their run of record-breaking sales, leading to great celebrations. The plant head congratulated all employees on their efforts in achieving this milestone together. He also asked each employee to keep up the good work, to continue to maintain safety and quality norms so that this achievement can be repeated in the coming months

Annual INR 1000 CR Turnover Celebrations across MATS

We are absolutely delighted to share that MAHLE ANAND Thermal Systems (MATS) crossed an annual turnover of INR 1000 CR, FTY 2022. This is just one recognition of many successes to come because of each employee’s passion, performance, and enthusiasm. This milestone has been celebrated across all MATS plants. The celebration at MATS HO was graced by Mr. Manoj Kolhatkar (Group President & Co- COO), Mr. Vinayak Hegde (COO MATS), Mr. Naresh Moily (COO DAIPL), Mr. Kshitikesh Parmeshwar (CTO MATS), Mr. Manoj Sharma (CHRO MATS), Mr. Vinod Razdan (CHRO Gabriel) and all leadership members of MATS. It’s a remarkable accomplishment and a true reflection of their superb performance. Heartiest Congratulations to one and all for this amazing achievement!