Category: Latest At ANAND

SNS Foundation partners with American India Foundation (AIF) for its ‘Ability Based Livelihood Empowerment’ (ABLE) programme, which provides skill trainings to Persons with Disabilities (PwD). SNSF completed training of its 500th youth candidate under the category of PwD and aims to cross the 600th mark by March 2020. The graduation ceremony of ABLE 2019-20, held in Gurugram, was graced by senior dignitaries from its principal sponsor AT&T (India and Asia Pacific).

Haldex ANAND India, Nashik plant, successfully completed 500 days of accident-free operations without reporting a single mishap. Senior management members along with employees participated in the celebrations. Active and robust safety measures along with new age technologies led to this achievement.

Ansysco ANAND, in association with Liqui Moly, Germany, has recently launched new car care products such as car wash and wax shampoo sachets. Ansysco ANAND has been manufacturing and supplying radiator coolants, PVC adhesives and direct glazed adhesives (DGX) and brake fluids to OEMs and Aftermarket clientele.

Henkel ANAND India, Chennai plant, was awarded the ‘Improvement in Built-in Quality’ certificate by Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) for establishing the Jiritsuka model line. Their best practices were also presented to the regional suppliers in a two-day event hosted, in association with TKM, in Chennai. As part of Henkel 2020+ strategy, the company has accomplished the digitalisation of its processes towards zero defect occurrences and sustaining zero rejection. Congratulations to the team.

Gabriel India’s Strategy Meet was held in Pune from 12th to 14th December. The Chairperson’s message outlined the key focus areas for Gabriel with special emphasis on break-even sales for all plants, technology leadership and Quality Focus. Critical actions for the year were reviewed and current and future strategies for the automotive industry were planned, keeping in mind the directional pursuit of Gabriel’s Vision of being among the Global Top 5 Shock Absorber Manufacturers in the World.

Mr. Umesh Shah, Head, Group Corporate Strategy and Planning, ANAND, chaired a session on the theme of ‘Technological Developments and Trends in Automotive Design & Engineering’ at the 5th edition of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Conference on Automotive Design and Engineering held in Chennai. Some 240 plus people from the industry attended the event, including Auto OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, government, academia and research organisations.

CY Myutec ANAND (CYMA), Chennai plant, now has a new building. It was inaugurated by Mr. Sunil Kaul, Chairman, Board of Directors, CYMA & Member, ANAND Executive Committee, along with Mr. Hong Sang Cho, President – CY Myutec Group, and Mr. Mun Jae Lee, Managing Director, CYMA. Trees were planted within the premises to commemorate the event.

Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA) organised an annual interaction session of its members with the President and Vice President of North Region. The purpose was to present strategies and initiatives that should be employed by ACMA during the current industry performance. A special interactive session with Mr. Hemant Sikka of Mahindra & Mahindra was also held. The sessions were attended by Mr. Deepak Chopra, Chairman, Northern Region, ACMA, and Group CEO, ANAND. ANAND Group was the principal sponsor of the event.

MSSWA hosted a knowledge seminar for the suppliers’ community at The Leela Ambience, Gurugram. The theme of the seminar focused on ‘Readiness for the Future’. The event was graced by Mr. R. C. Bhargava, Chairman, Maruti Suzuki India; Mr. Kenichi Ayukawa, Managing Director & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India; along with other Maruti senior members. Mr. Ashok Kapur, President, MSSWA along with Mrs. Anjali Singh, Executive Committee Member, MSSWA, and other Executive Committee Members attended the function. Mr. Manoj Kolhatkar, Managing Director, Gabriel India, and Mr. Sumit Bhatnagar, Head, Group Human Resource Development, ANAND, gave a presentation on ‘Managing in Volatile Times’, while Mr. Anand Sontakke, Chief Operating officer, MAHLE ANAND Filter Systems, spoke on ‘Strengthening Management and Improving MIS’. The anniversary issue of MSSWA newsletter was also unveiled at the seminar.

Mrs. Anjali Singh, Executive Chairperson, ANAND, led the ANAND team comprising Mr. Deepak Chopra, Group CEO, ANAND; Mr. Sunil Kaul and Mr. Manoj Kolhatkar, Members, ANAND Executive Committee and Mr. S. Sarathi, Joint Managing Director, Mando Automotive India, on a visit to the Mando Headquarters in Korea. She also met Mr. Chung Mong-won, CEO and Chairman, Mando Corporation, and other senior members. They discussed ways to further strengthen and grow the Mando and ANAND partnership. The ANAND Group has an over 20-year-long association with Mando, Korea.