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ACMA Automechanika New Delhi 2015 India's Leading International Trade Fair for the Automotive Industry targeting Trade Visitors from India 26th February – 1st March 2015, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi The show for the automotive aftermarket in India is now geared for the second edition scheduled to take place in 2015 from 26th February to 1st March in Halls 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 & 12A at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The show will spread across 15800 sqm (gross) exhibit space and will welcome 400+ exhibitors and 12000 visitors. Building on the success of the inaugural edition, ACMA Automechanika New Delhi 2015 edition (www.acma-automechanika.in) will be bigger and better. Some of the key facts of 2013 edition are as: • 8,096 trade visitors came from Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong, India, Iran, Iraq, Japan, Korea, Kuwait, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Thailand, UAE, amongst other countries and regions • 98.6% of all visitors came to the show looking for new business opportunities • 145 domestic & 111 international exhibiting companies from 15 countries • Exhibiting countries: Bangladesh, China, Czech Republic, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Poland, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, Turkey, UAE, UK and Ukraine • Country pavilions from China, Germany, Italy, Taiwan and UK • 67% exhibitors said that they would definitely participate in the 2015 edition Testimonials from 2013 show: “A show like ACMA Automechanika New Delhi gives India’s auto industry the perfect chance to showcase its current progress.” – Shri Praful Patel, Minister for Heavy Industry and Public Enterprises, Government of India "The Indian Independent OEM and aftermarket was in need of an exclusive exhibition platform and has found the ideal event in the ACMA Automechanika New Delhi." – Mr Gautam Khanduja, Managing Director, Mansons India Pvt Ltd “We have already signed a deal with Mahle and are in talks with Escorts. The trade show has given me the opportunity to meet and speak to a lot of companies at one place. We are extremely happy with the turnout of the show. The companies exhibiting at the trade show are some of the best in the industry. It was a very good initiative by ACMA and Messe Frankfurt.” – Mr Ajay Gupta, Director, Anshuman Auto Impex Ltd., India Convinced; so, this is your chance to make the most of the opportunity. Exhibition space is fast filling. Register your interest at: www.acmaautomechanika.in/book-your-booth.html and our sales team will help you to make your participation at ACMA Automechanika New Delhi a memorable one. autoASIA | May-June 2014 | 8

New product launches spearhead Hofmann Megaplan’s presence at

Brityrex International 2014 Exhibition dates 7, 8, 9 October 2014, EventCity, Manchester

Visitors to October’s Brityrex International exhibition will have the opportunity to catch up with the latest and most advanced garage and workshop equipment from a number of leading specialist suppliers. Among them will be Hofmann Megaplan, who will be unveiling and demonstrating a number of innovative new products at the show in Manchester. They will include be the megaline Ssence 3D Wheel Aligner, the latest generation alignment system which uses 3D 'Camera and Target' technology. The Ssence is fast and easy to operate, thanks to software designed to make life as easy for the operator as possible by minimising unnecessary procedures. The system is available in two versions, the economically-priced 400, or the ultra-advanced 600, with 32" display and automatic camera bar. Another of the company’s new products to debut at the show will be the megawash ‘Magic’ Wheel Washer. The ‘Magic’ uses a combination of environmentally friendly detergent and high pressure water to clean wheels efficiently, quickly and to a high standard. Simple to install – connecting to a regular mains water and conventional power supply – the service gives the operator the option of making it a complimentary or chargeable service. Hofmann Megaplan’s managing director, James Boon, says: “As a regular exhibitor at Brityrex we always

make a big effort to bring new and exciting products for our tyrebay and workshop customers. This year is no exception and we’re confident that we can help improve both the efficiency and profitability of tyre retailers businesses’ with our latest line-up of high quality equipment.” Since 1979 Brityrex has been the UK's only dedicated tyre trade and equipment exhibition. Among the line-up of big-name equipment and consumables suppliers at this year’s show will be Supertracker, Rema Tip Top, Autogem and Italmatic, in addition to Hofmann Megaplan. For more details of the free-entry, three-day exhibition, visit www.eci-international.com About Singex Singex Holdings is a Singapore based company and consists of different entities including Singex Venues Pte Ltd, a venue management company, and Singex Exhibitions Pte Ltd, an event management company for exhibitions and conventions.

Tyrexpo series of exhibitions in Singapore, India, South Africa and the UK. The acquisition is expected to fuel the growth into new markets and further expand Singex’s reach in the MICE industry abroad. For more information, please visit www.singex.com

Singex Exhibitions owns, develops and manages a portfolio of events through collaborations with local and international partners in Singapore and other emerging markets. Its extensive network of regional governmental agencies, international trade associations, and leading businesses in key sectors enables Singex Exhibitions to acquire, build, market and scale events around the world. In July 2013, Singex acquired ECI International, the UK company behind the autoASIA | May-June 2014 | 10

Automobile recycling on the threshold of a new era At the 14th International Automobile Recycling Congress (IARC 2014) in Brussels, the industry painted a new picture of the future of sustainable automobile production and recycling. New regulations at EU level as well as innovations in the field of carmaking are leading to major changes in the recycling of numerous materials. From 19 to 21 March 2014, the automobile recycling industry came together at the 14th International Automobile Recycling Congress (IARC 2014). Representatives of the major recycling companies, car manufacturers, authorities and researchers discussed how the industry can – and indeed must – rise to meet the challenges of upcoming new regulations and changing trends in carmaking. New energy sources and drive systems also demand innovative, sustainable recycling processes. The increasing electrification of drive assemblies in cars calls for technologies capable of recycling new types of manufacturing materials and electric drive components when dismantling the vehicles at the end of their life cycles. The process produces various metal compounds and electronic wastes, which can then be recovered and sold to a new market to generate added value. “Business with rare metals will reach new dimensions with the paradigm shift to renewable sources of energy,” says Roger Burri, Manager of Air Mercury AG, a company that specialises in reusing metals obtained from recycling processes. E-mobility will be the buzzword of

the future, Olivier François, Vice Chairman of the IARC Steering Committee, is also convinced. How can we replace our limited supplies of fossil fuels in the medium term, and how can we generally reduce the consumption of and the demand for energy in society? In his speech, Peter Kronschnabl, President and CEO of BMW in Belgium and Luxembourg, explained ways of utilising new materials in the field of automotive manufacture and the transformation that is leading to the use of new energy systems. He even brought along his favourite example for test drives – the BMW i3. Powered by an emission-free electric motor, the BMW i3 provides urban mobility wherever it is really important: such as in city centres that have long since introduced driving restrictions for certain types of vehicle. New high-voltage lithiumion batteries enable electric vehicles to cover greater distances without refuelling, but also raise new questions about the end-of-life disposal of their components. In this field, the industry still needs to develop suitable solutions, especially since the EU is introducing new regulations that set tougher standards for vehicle recycling. With the new End of Life Vehicles Directive (ELV), as of 1 January 2015 the EU requires that 85 per cent of a car’s components are either recycled or reused in the production process – and that 95 per cent of the production materials are recovered in the recycling process and disposed of professionally. However, the question of whether and, in particular, how these targets

and specifications can be implemented, was not conclusively answered at the IARC. A total of 220 participants and experts were in Brussels to attend this year’s congress – and 18 companies presented themselves and their services. In addition to various invited speakers, visits to companies in France, Belgium and the Netherlands were on the agenda, as were various networking functions and seminars specifically designed for exchanging knowhow. Jeanette Duttlinger, organiser of the IARC, is delighted at the high number of attendees and exhibiting companies. “The great popularity of the event shows us that the topic of automobile recycling will continue to grow in importance in the future,” says Jeanette Duttlinger. The next International Automobile Recycling Congress will be held in Berlin from 25 to 27 March 2015. For further information and graphic

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material, please contact: ICM AG Susann Schmid Schwaderhof 7 5708 Birrwil, Switzerland Tel: +41 62 785 10 00 Fax: +41 62 785 10 05 www.icm.ch

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Electronics Recycling Asia, November 11 – 14, 2014, Singapore How will electronics recyclers adjust to a recycling marketplace where manufacturers have become the critical drivers of recycling innovation, and regulations are evolving faster than regulations and even technology? Electronics Recycling Asia, the premier electronics recycling conference in Asia-Pacific, November 11 - 14 at the Shangri-La Hotel Singapore aims to answer those questions. “Electronics Recycling Asia is the best conference for understanding the present policies and different recycling schemes for WEEE used in the EU, North America, and Asian countries,” explains Hsiao Kang Ma, a professor at the National Taiwan University, and a frequent speaker at Electronics Recycling Asia.

also key influencers in the industry from around the world," enthuses Carl E. Smith, President and CEO of Call2Recycle, a North American battery collection initiative. “Electronics Recycling Asia is the ideal event to connect with opportunities.” For more information and graphical material please contact: ICM AG Susann Schmid Schwaderhof 7 5708 Birrwil, Switzerland Phone: +41 62 785 10 00 Phone: +86 182 176 289 10 (Chinese) Fax: +41 62 785 10 05 www.icm.ch

About ICM ICM is an international leader in the organization of congresses in the field of car recycling, electronics and batteries. These waste streams have been for years among the world's fastest growing commodity markets. One of the congresses organized by ICM is the "Electronics Recycling Asia” which takes place every year in Asia. Over 300 international experts from the industry, government agencies and academic institutes use this platform to discuss the latest recycling technologies, regulations, manufacturing processes and raw materials. This conference is accompanied by a trade exhibition with about 30 exhibition stands and offers plant

As in 2013, this year’s conference will feature a range of global experts speaking on topics critical to the electronics industry, including an indepth discussion of the current state of manufacturer take back schemes, recycling of batteries from electronic scrap, circular economy policies in China and across Asia, and reports on the current state of rare earth and PGM recycling. Speeches and discussions will be supplemented with optional recycling plant tours and access to an exhibition floor featuring top industry players. “Electronics Recycling Asia attracts not only industry leaders in Asia, but autoASIA | May-June 2014 | 12

tours to leading raw material companies. ICM AG is a Swiss company which organizes conferences in Europe, North America and Asia since 2000. The company was founded by Jeanette Duttlinger and her team consists of 12 employees who speak German, English, Spanish, Italian, French, Portuguese, Chinese and Mandarin. www.icm.ch

The 2014 Paris Motor Show The Future of the Automobile is in Paris October 4th to 19th 2014 | At Paris Expo Porte de Versailles useful information. ON LINE SALE: Tickets have been available for sale on our website since December 2013. You can already buy your tickets and print them from home, a good way for visitors to avoid long lines at the Show. A CCREDIT A TION: CCREDITA You can ask for your accreditation on our website: www.mondialautomobile.com, section « Press », heading « Accreditation ». For the first time you will be asked to download a headshot which will be used on the ebadge you will receive once your accreditation is approved.

wo years ago the Show welcomed 1.231.416 visitors and nearly 12,000 journalists from 103 countries, placing once again the Paris Motor Show ahead of all the most important international shows. The 2014 Paris Motor Show is already very promising! The surface of the exhibition areas has increased and many World Premiere releases have already been scheduled by French and foreign manufacturers. Returning manufacturers (Aston Martin, Tesla Motors …) and equipment manufacturers (Faurecia…) will enrich this 2014 edition. All the players of the international automobile sector will be there: private cars, utility and company vehicles, bodywork, equipment and accessories, services, second-hand

We strongly recommend that you obtain your accreditation in advance in order to avoid waiting when you visit the Show. cars… Furthermore, many events and test drives will also take place during this new edition of the Show. The «Automobiles and Fashion» Exhibition Pavilion 8 As it does for every edition, the Show will once again host an exceptional historical exhibition. This year the chosen theme is “Automobiles and Fashion”, in partnership with INA (the French Broadcasting Institute). Both born at the heart of the Industrial Revolution, Automobiles and Fashion have never stopped intertwining thanks to their shared taste for Style. Concours d’élégance, craftsmanship, icons, a passion for shapes, colours and lines, all the shared interests which have brought them closer together. The exhibition sequence will follow

the timeline of the great eras which have left their mark on the history of Automobiles and Fashion: pre-war (Haute Couture and Concours d’élégance), post-War (the Automobile dream), the Pop Art years, the Seventies and Eighties combining futuristic concept cars and legendary advertisements, up until our contemporary era marked by the boom of niches, eco-friendly design and customization.

Useful Information PRESS DAYS • Thursday October 2nd . . 6.30 am- 7.00 pm • Friday October 3rd . . 9.00 am – 2.00 pm PRESS & TRADE DAY • Friday October 3rd. . 2.00 pm – 7.00 pm

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OPEN TO THE PUBLIC • From October 4th to 19th 2014 . . 10.00 am – 8.00 pm • Late openings Thursdays 9th & 16th and Fridays 10th & 17th . . 8.00pm - 10.00 pm

The 2014 Paris Motor Show advertising picture is at your disposal: On our new website, www.mondial-automobile.com, you can find press releases, the map of the Show, press conferences and

ADMISSION FEE FEE: 14 Euros Ages 10 to 25 (valid id required): 8 Euros Free for children under age 10 Groups (more than 15 people): 12 Euros

In harmony with this theme, over 40 cars will be displayed during the exhibition.

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Automechanika Frankfurt THE WORLD’S LEADING TRADE FAIR FOR THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY FRANKFURT AM MAIN, 16 TO 20 SEPTEMBER 2014

ar Wash sector returns to Automechanika Frankfurt 2014 EUnited Vehicle Cleaning plans a seminar programme lasting several days for operators of car-wash systems The Who’s Who of the car-wash business will meet again at next September’s Automechanika in Frankfurt. To date, 90 percent of exhibition space at Frankfurt Fair and Exhibition Centre has already been booked and renowned key players have confirmed their participation in the washing and care segment.

manufacturer of vehicle-washing systems, Otto Christ AG has once again enlarged its presentation at this year’s Automechanika in Frankfurt. For us, this trade fair is the leading event for the national and international car-wash business.” Thus, Otto Christ AG will be showing examples of tomorrow’s car-wash technology, several fully operational gantry washing systems and a tunnel wash. Visitors will be able to see the entire spectrum of vehicle-washing technology with many products in live operation.

They include Alfred Kärcher Vertriebs-GmbH, Otto Christ AG and WashTec Cleaning Technology GmbH. Taking part for the first time this year are KKE Wash Systems from India and Belgium’s Ergox and Mauqouy Token Company.

Additionally, they will have the chance to gather valuable tips on how to successfully promote their wash business and increase the return on investment. Ralf Hoffmann of Classic Carwash in Güstrow appreciates the huge range of products and services to be seen at Automechanika: “the atmosphere is unique and gives me the chance to look out for new trends and developments in the car-wash sector. But that’s not all.

Discussing his company’s participation in the fair, Stefan Schwarzer, Sales Manager of Otto Christ AG, Wash Systems, says, “As the leading

Automechanika is also the ideal place to make contact with lots of people from the sector at the same place and time. I like to spend a day or two walking around the fair on a tour of discovery.” For its first presentation at Automechanika, EUnited Vehicle Cleaning, the European Association of Vehicle Cleaning Equipment founded in 2012, is planning a several-day seminar programme for operators of car-wash systems at the 2014 event. "We see Automechanika as a platform for the exchange of information between manufacturers and car-wash operators”, says Managing Director Dr Peter Hug. A lecture block entitled ‘Vehicle cleaning – efficient, safe and sound’ will cover subjects including ‘Water retreatment in vehicle-wash systems’, ‘Water efficiency EUregulations on resource efficiency and the impact on vehicle cleaning’, ‘Customer satisfaction in the car-

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wash business’, ‘Safety first: how to prevent accidents with car wash equipment’ and ‘Car washes – winter services vs. washing cars in summer’. All lectures will be translated simultaneously into English and German. The EUnited Vehicle Cleaning seminar programme will be held in a supplementary lightweight hall on the outdoor area. The hall will also house exhibitors with smaller exhibition stands and give them the opportunity to make their presentations in the immediate vicinity of the sector’s key players. Car Wash City is located next to Hall 10, which serves as a 'theme hall' this year where everything revolves around tomorrow’s mobility and all implications for the aftermarket. There, operators of car-wash plants and filling stations can take a look into the future and gather information about a variety of aspects including new kinds of energy supply and infrastructure solutions.

Singex Concludes Tyrexpo Africa 2014 on a High, Strives for Bigger and Better Edition in 2016

yrexpo Africa 2014, held from 4 to 6 March at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa, lived up to its reputation once again as the major tyre event of the year on the African continent. Showcasing the widest selection of new brands of leading South African and international manufacturers, the event featured 134 exhibitors and welcomed about 1,200 visitors from 17 African and international countries. The event was well received by the attendees who were there to meet importers and distributors, and stay abreast of the latest industry developments. Over 70% of the visitors cited strong recommendation to their business associates. Exhibitors were also pleased with the improved quality of the visitors, and many of them transacted larger volumes of business this year.

Plans are also in place to bring the Tyrexpo series of shows to other continents such as South America and the Middle East, cementing its position as the international tyre event to go to. The next event in the Tyrexpo portfolio, Brityrex 2014, will be held in Manchester, United Kingdom from 7 to 9 October, followed by Tyrexpo Asia 2015 in Singapore from 24 to 26 March, and Tyrexpo India 2015 in Chennai, India from 7 to 9 July. About Singex Singex Holdings is a Singaporebased company and consists of different entities including Singex Venues Pte Ltd, a venue management company, and Singex Exhibitions Pte Ltd, an event management company for exhibitions and conventions. Singex

Exhibitions owns, develops and manages a portfolio of events through collaborations with local and international partners in Singapore and other emerging markets. Its extensive network of regional governmental agencies, international trade associations, and leading businesses in key sectors enables Singex Exhibitions to acquire, build, market and scale events around the world. In July 2013, Singex acquired ECI International, the UK company behind the Tyrexpo series of exhibitions in Singapore, India, South Africa and the UK. The acquisition is expected to fuel the growth into new markets and further expand Singex’s reach in the MICE industry abroad. For more information, please visit www.singex.com.

The positive outcomes are heartening to Singex which had just acquired ECI International last July, and was hosting the show for the first time since the acquisition. Said Mr Aloysius Arlando, CEO of Singex who was there to open the show, “ECI has developed a very strong and sustainable concept, and we intend to build on this foundation and take the Tyrexpo series to greater heights over the next few years”. Singex will continue to capitalise on the strong growth opportunities of South Africa’s tyre industry, and is looking at the possibility of expanding the size of the event by introducing related verticals to offer a more comprehensive suite of offering under one roof for exhibitors and visitors alike in 2016. autoASIA | May-June 2014 | 16

Infinity-sponsored Drifting team returning to Brityrex International 2014 Exhibition dates 7-9 October 2014, EventCity, Manchester

this tremendously exciting and popular branch of motorsport.”

The Drifting team sponsored by Infinity tyres is set to make a spectacular return to this October’s Brityrex International exhibition in Manchester.

Along with Infinity, Brityrex will showcase dozens of other tyre brands covering all market sectors from the latest UHP products through to truck, OTR, agricultural and industrial applications.

Cars and drivers from Acorn Infinity Motorsport will be at the show fresh from competing in the seventh staging of the British Drift Championship. Held between April and September, this year’s series of six events for professional drivers will include a return to the home of British motorsport at Silverstone, in early September. The team will also embark on its first full European campaign taking in countries such as Italy, Spain, France, Holland, Hungary and Austria.

Paul Farrant from show organisers Singex-ECI commented: “We are delighted that Scott and his team will be returning to Brityrex again this year. Drifting has really captured the imagination of many motorsport enthusiasts and we know the Acorn Infinity car and drivers will be a big draw at the show.”

automotive aftermarket sector. While maintaining an emphasis on all aspects of the tyre industry, the show will also continue to expand its coverage of associated and complimentary trade sectors, including workshop equipment, tools, parts, consumables and IT. For more details visit www.eciinternational.com

First established in 1979, Brityrex is the UK's only dedicated tyre trade and equipment exhibition, and will be the focus for new products and services across the tyre and

One of Acorn Infinity Motorsport’s 2013 cars from the British Drift Championships; the 2014 season car will be on show at Brityrex International this October Acorn’s team principle Scott Brandon, says: “Infinity has been a tremendous sponsor for the team so it will be great to spend time at Brityrex where Infinity will also be exhibiting on the Bond International stand. “Tyres are obviously a critical component in drifting so we look forward to meeting show visitors and other exhibitors to talk about autoASIA | May-June 2014 | 18

Extreme Filters for Extreme Competition AIRAID now offers a full line of massive 16” round universal filters to address the unique needs of racers that are operating in extreme environments. These new filters are capable of keeping up with the high-flow demands of racing engines while filtering out dirt and debris. Available with a variety of heights, screens, and filter media, these new filters offer coverage for a wide range of applications. Developed in partnership with AIRAID-sponsored off-road racers, including Corry Weller and Greg Adler, these new 16” filters have been extensively tested in short-course off-road as well as long-distance desert racing. The filters are available with three types of filter media: Oiled SynthaFlow, dry SynthaMax, and oiled cotton-only (no synthetic layer of material as with our SynthaFlow). All of the filters are available in red or blue and are offered in 3”, 4”, and 5” heights. Further, each filter is available with or without an external honeycomb-style wire screen, which adds an extra layer of protection for the filter media from rocks and debris. Like the rest of AIRAID’s premium filter line, the 16” round filters are constructed of a special blend of polyurethane that will not warp or crack over time while being capable of withstanding the extreme temperatures and conditions commonly found in racing. Each one is hand-made in our manufacturing facility, allowing a level of quality control that is unmatched in the industry. For more information on the new 16” filters or the rest of AIRAID’s product line, visit www.airaid.com or call 800-498-6951.

ADD TRADITIONAL STYLE TO YOUR HOT ROD WITH WIRE WHEELS FROM COKER TIRE Coker Tire Offers A Full Line of Hot Rod Wheels Chattanooga, TN – No matter how you define the term “hot rod”, this type of vehicle needs a good-looking wheel and tire combination. Coker Tire has been supplying hot rodders with a great selection of tires for years, but most folks don’t realize Coker also offers a wide variety of wheels, not only for classic cars, but also for hot rods of all shapes and sizes. This line of Hot Rod wheels from Coker Tire includes Hot Rod Wire wheels, which are made in the USA by Roadster Wire Wheel. Coker Tire offers its Hot Rod Wire wheels in many different sizes. You can mix and match them to your liking and pick out a set of tires to fit the theme. All of Coker Tire’s Hot Rod wheels feature four options for bolt patterns: 5 x 4-1/2, 5 x 4-3/4, 5 x 5 and 5 x 5-1/2. All Hot Rod Wire wheels from Coker Tire are available in primed or chrome-plated finish, but there is also the option for custom powder coating, with 12 available colors. Hot Rod Wire wheels are available in a number of sizes from 14 to 20 inches in diameter, and widths from 3 to 10 inches. They’re an excellent option for cars built from ’28-48, but they fit other applications as well. Several center cap and trim ring options make this wheel versatile to many makes and models. It features a 52-spoke design that resembles the O.E. style wire wheels of yesteryear, with modern sizing options and bolt patterns to fit most applications. Hot Rod Wire wheels accept a ’32-35 Ford O.E. center cap. If you'd like more information about Coker Tire’s line of Hot Rod Wire wheels, please visit www.cokertire.com to place an order, request a catalog or simply to browse the product range. Coker's toll free order line is 1-800251-6336. If in the area, feel free to stop by Coker Tire Company's headquarters, which is located at 1317 Chestnut Street in historic downtown Chattanooga, Tennessee. Hours are 8 AM - 5 PM Monday through Friday and 8 AM - Noon on Saturday.

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COKER TIRE UNVEILS REVOLUTIONARY BIASLOOK RADIAL TIRES

ew American Classic SteelBelted Radials to Fit Collector Cars from the ‘40s, ‘50s and ‘60s One of the biggest decisions a collector car enthusiast or hot rodder faces is the choice between the period-correct appearance of a bias ply tire or the comfort, handling characteristics and safety of a modern radial tire. Coker Tire is proud to announce a solution for this age-old problem. It’s a brand new American Classic bias-look whitewall radial that is sure to find its way onto thousands of collector cars around the world, thanks to a wide range of sizes! The new American Classic bias-look radial tire offers the tall and narrow profile of a bias ply tire, combined with the modern qualities of a radial tire. Available in nine sizes, the new line of American Classic radials offer fitment on a number of popular applications, such as the Ford Thunderbird, Chevrolet Corvette, Cadillac and many others. The range of sizes provides options for enthusiasts using 13-, 14- and 15inch wheels, who have always been forced to choose between a bias ply or radial tire—now they can have the best of both worlds. The variety of sizes also gives hot rodders and custom car builders plenty of options for big-n-little combinations, such as 5.60R15 for the front and 8.20R15 for the rear.

quality for your collector vehicle. You can trust that American Classic radials are ready for the road, but they’re also ready for the show field with beautiful styling and a whitewall that is built into the tire from day one. The true whitewall construction, along with the “pie crust” shoulder and vintage-style tread pattern give this tire the original look, while the radial internals make it the perfect choice for a car that will see plenty of miles. This is a tubeless tire, but keep in mind that tubes are required on some OEM and reproduction wire wheels.

‘40s, ’50s and ‘60s. From Corvairs to Cadillacs, the new American Classic bias-look radial is the newest revolution in collector vehicle tires, and you’ll be able to get a set in 2014. If you’d like more information on the lineup of American Classic tires, there are three easy ways to contact Coker Tire. You can call toll free at 1-800-2516336 to speak with a tire expert, or you can check out www.cokertire.com to see all of our products. We also welcome visitors to our world headquarters located at 1317 Chestnut Street, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37402, with daily tours, Monday through Friday at 10am and 2pm EST. Available Sizes: 6.50R13 - 7.50R14 - 8.00R14 - 5.60R15 - 6.70R15 - 7.10R15 7.60R15 - 8.00R15 - 8.20R15

The new American Classic bias-look radial tire is the perfect option for collector vehicle enthusiasts. It’s an affordable whitewall tire with a diverse range of applications, which means you’ll be seeing these on everything from high-end restorations to everyday drivers from the

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Daimler names Hengst supplier of the year Hengst receives the Daimler Supplier Award 2013 Over half a century of trusting partnership

engst Group employees rejoice: on Thursday (February 27) managing partner Jens Röttgering and member of the management board, Original Equipment division Ingo Brunsmann accepted the “Daimler Supplier Award 2013” in Stuttgart. The award recognized a successful partnership which has already spanned over five decades, as well as the readiness to build up a global network together with Daimler. Today, Hengst develops and manufactures on four continents – in Europe as well as in South and North America and Asia. Great endeavors in the global implementation of the modular component concept and a high level of expertise in the areas of filtration and fluid management are other key factors which lead to the

prize being awarded to Hengst. Together with Daimler, Hengst has been a pioneer on many global projects to do with module systems. Complying with future stricter exhaust guidelines and reducing CO2 emissions are a couple of the most prominent issues in the automobile industry. At the same time, fluid management requirements are also increasing. As well as functional advantages, manufacturers expect innovative, efficient and environmentallyfriendly products. Hengst produces fluid management modules for nearly all of the Daimler corporate group’s truck and bus applications, for example for Daimler Trucks’ international HDEP engine series (Heavy Duty Engine Platform). In the automobile division they deliver, for example, filter systems for all AMG models. The high level of expertise in development and manufacturing is valued by almost all

big automobile manufacturers: just last year the supplier received the “GM Supplier Award”. The first Hengst oil filters were installed in Mercedes Benz vehicles back in 1961 – the beginning of a long-standing close collaboration that still continues today. “This award is an acknowledgement for the whole team, especially as a decadeslong mutual history connects us with Daimler,” says Jens Röttgering. It was his grandfather, company founder Walter Hengst, who established the collaboration at the start of the 1960s. Through innovative products and a global outlook, Hengst has been successful in building up a close system partnership. “Over the years we have successfully acquired the reputation of a qualified development partner,” asserts Jens Röttgering, who is delighted about the award: “We are proud to be a

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strategic partner of Daimler and look forward to continuing our longstanding business relationship with this important customer in the future.” Hengst Automotive is an international established development partner and OEM supplier in the array of filtration and fluid management to the automotive and engine industry as well as in the fields of industrial filtration applications and in the consumer merchandize sector. Hengst has more than 3,000 employees worldwide at nine locations in Germany, Brazil, China, India and North America. Hengst is a leading company in the areas of fluid management, crankcase ventilation systems as well as filter systems for oil, fuel, air and cabin air. Furthermore, in the range of the industrial and environmental technology, Hengst develops customized solutions for nearly all engineered filtration applications.

Max Life Insurance Ties Up with Toyota Financial Services India

ffers ‘Group Credit Life Secure’ Plan for the customers of Toyota Financial Services India New Delhi, 11th March 2014: Max Life Insurance, one of the leading life insurance companies in India has joined hands with Toyota Financial Services India Ltd. (TFSIN), a nonbanking financial set-up which provides auto finance solely to Toyota customers in India. This alliance has been formed to provide insurance cover for car loan customers of Toyota Financial Services under a Max Life group product called “Max Life Group Credit Life Secure”. As per this agreement, Max Life Insurance will issue a Group Credit Life Secure policy, where Toyota Financial Services India will be the master (group) policyholder and hence their customers can enroll themselves as members within the policy to cover their financial liability pertaining to their car loans. The policy is a single premium insurance plan that provides risk cover to secure the car loan against eventuality of death of the customer. The sum insured for the customer at any point throughout the policy would be equivalent to the outstanding principle amount as per the loan schedule Commenting on this association, Rajesh Sud, CEO & Managing Director, Max Life Insurance said, “It is necessary to cover risk of uncertainty, so that one’s family is not left with any financial burden in case of the death of bread winner. We are confident this product will benefit Toyota customers.”

Group Credit Life Secure Plan” will help ease out the stress related to outstanding loan amounts in case of any eventuality and thus facilitate peace of mind for the family.” Mr. Kazuki Ogura MD and CEO of Toyota Financial Service India said, “We are glad to announce the launch of yet another value added product for our esteemed customers, I am sure they will benefit from this Group insurance policy offering from Max Life Insurance. Our dedicated finance executives at the dealership will inform Toyota customers about the benefits of this product and guide them through the application process.” “Max Life Group Credit Life secure” will be available at all Toyota dealers with TFSIN’s presence and will be offered along with its bundled loan product. Toyota Financial Services is present in 34 countries. Its recent success in India is testimony to the innovative services and attractive products that have been offered to its customers. With an industry best 8 hour loan decision, easy documentation process now clubbed with value added products like Max Life Group Credit Life secure, TFSIN continues to increase its efforts in exceeding customers’ expectations. Features of the ‘Max Life Group Credit Life’ policy: i) Financial Security for Loved Ones:

Coverage is directly linked to the outstanding principle loan amount, hence ruling out car loan liability in the event of borrower’s death. ii) Affordable and Hassle Free Premium Rates: Since the risk is shared by a common pool by virtue of the plan being a group policy, the premium rates being offered are extremely competitive and the special single premium payment option make it convenient eliminating the hassle of regular annual premium payments. iii) Simplified Medical Underwriting: Medical examination is required only when risk cover is high or the age of the customer exceeds non-medical limits. All such cases would be attended to and assisted by Max Life. iv) Ease of Enrolment: Simple and hassle free application cum health declaration form has been made available to avail the advantages of this policy. About Max Life Insurance Co. Ltd. (www.maxlifeinsurance.com) Max Life Insurance, one of the leading life insurers, is a joint venture between Max India Ltd. and Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co. Ltd. Max India is a leading Indian multibusiness corporate, while Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance is a member of MS&AD Insurance Group, which is amongst the top general insurers in

He further added. “In today’s time, almost every working individual avails the facility of loans to meet those need that require large financial commitment and car loan is amongst the most common. At an extremely nominal cost, the “Max Life autoASIA | May-June 2014 | 34

the world. Max Life Insurance offers comprehensive life insurance and retirement solutions for long-term savings and protection. It has a country-wide diversified distribution model, including the country's leading agent advisors, exclusive corporate agency arrangements with Axis Bank and several other partners. Max Life Insurance is a quality business, focused on delivering excellence to customers through advice-based sale process, customer-centric approach to business, financial stability and investment expertise, and strong human capital. About Toyota Financial Services India (TFSIN) (toyotafinance.co.in) TFSIN is the Indian subsidiary of Toyota Financial Services Corporation (TFSC) which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) in Japan. Toyota group is committed to the Indian market and has identified it to be one of the key focus markets for its global growth. Toyota Financial Services India mirrors its focus on the product, its pricing and final service. Toyota Financial Services India is under the guidance of its MD & CEO Mr. Kazuki Ogura. The company has put together a formidable team and has set up its operations in New Delhi with Bangalore as its headquarters.

Industry expects strong international traction in India’s automotive sector as Messe Frankfurt announces acquisition of Automotive Engineering Show

esse Frankfurt India Trade Fair Pvt Ltd, the Indian subsidiary of one of the world's leading trade show organisers, Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH, formally announces its acquisition of the Automotive Engineering Show, India’s only trade fair focused on technologies for automotive manufacturing. Previously owned and managed by Focussed Event Management Pvt Ltd, the Automotive Engineering Show further expands Messe Frankfurt’s portfolio of mobility and infrastructure fairs by promoting innovations at the manufacturing level, for one of the world’s fastest growing automotive markets. India is quickly becoming one of the most popular markets for automotive manufacturing, with a number of key global brands already operating production plants within the country. The country’s automotive industry is estimated by experts to experience unprecedented growth due to domestic automotive production reaching a CAGR of 12.2 percent between the fiscal years 2005 – 2013. Additionally, India’s export of domestically-built automobiles recently increased by 2.03 percent. With its acquisition of the show, Messe Frankfurt intends to utilise its global network to bring together more domestic brands with international firms possessing world-class solutions, further propelling India’s automotive sector. Drawing from its successful history in hosting similar sector trade fairs around the world, Messe Frankfurt intends to implement its highlyrecognised international standard in trade fair organisation to the Automotive Engineering Show. Mr Raj Manek, Managing Director of Messe Frankfurt in India stated: “The Automotive Engineering Show has already established itself as a

credible industry platform. We are delighted to add the fair to our existing portfolio, which will greatly complement our existing trade fair on the automotive aftermarket Automechanika.” Since its debut, the Automotive Engineering Show has maintained its focus on automotive plant processes and technologies. With the last edition in 2013 attracting 120 participants and more than 5,600 industry visitors from OEMs as well as tier-one to tier-three suppliers, the show continues to be a wellrecognised platform for the automotive sector.

Auto Cluster Exhibition Centre, Chinchwad, Pune, India. For more information, please visit http:// www.messefrankfurtindia.in or email syed.javed@india.messefrankfurt.com. Background information on Messe Frankfurt Messe Frankfurt is one of the world's leading trade show organisers with around 543* million euros in sales and 2,026* employees worldwide. The Messe Frankfurt Group has a global network of 28 subsidiaries and approx. 50 international Sales Partners, giving it a presence for its customers in more than 150

Mr. Sameer Khedkar, Director of Focussed Event Management Pvt Ltd commented “We are pleased to work with Messe Frankfurt, as we believe that their expertise and unmatched global presence will become an invaluable asset to the Automotive Engineering Show’s future development. With Messe Frankfurt acquiring the show, I believe we will see the Automotive Engineering Show gain a stronger foothold in the domestic industry as well as receive more international participation. Messe Frankfurt India’s portfolio of trade fairs includes: ACMA Automechanika New Delhi, Techtextil India, Light India, Heimtextil India, Ambiente India, SPS Automation India, Watertech, Pollutech, Cleantech, Wastetech and Secutech India. The organiser plans to bring the Automotive Engineering Show on par with international events in the same sector and present the perfect trade platform for companies looking at reaching out to both vehicle and auto-component manufacturers within a strictly business-to-business environment. Automotive Engineering Show will be held from 29 – 31 May 2014 in autoASIA | May-June 2014 | 36

countries. Events “made by Messe Frankfurt” take place at more than 30 locations around the globe. In 2013, Messe Frankfurt organised 114* trade fairs, of which more than half took place outside Germany. Messe Frankfurt’s exhibition grounds, featuring 578,000 square metres, are currently home to ten exhibition halls and an adjacent Congress Center. The company is publicly owned, with the City of Frankfurt holding 60 percent and the State of Hesse 40 percent. For more information, please visit our website at: www.messefrankfurt.com

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Dürr’s 8,000th robot will paint add-ons at Geely in China

Geely has increased their grade of automation and is now returning to tried-and-tested Dürr systems and application technology for their bumper painting.

particularly the synchronization of the exact dose and movement, also decreases the use of materials. The SERCOS II robot control software supervises the sealing and paint process. The inner and outer car bodies will be painted by 35 robots in a primer and top coat painting line. Doors and boots will be opened, held and closed by a total of 11 handling robots. The car body is thoroughly cleaned with emu feathers before the painting job in the top coat painting line by the EcoClean F5 cleaning booth.

A total of 12 painting robots are being used there, among these is this significant robot. Two flame treatment robots activate the plastic surface. This enables better adhesion to the surface. Two robots then apply the primer coat. Four EcoRP L033 fitted with EcoBell2 spray guns are responsible for the primer and clear coat.

The paint application of the base and clear coat is taken over the tried-and-tested EcoBell2. The colour change only takes 12 seconds if you use the EcoMCC or EcoLCC colour changers during base lacquer in combination with the new EcoPump9 dose pump. Colour discoloration is noticeably lessened.

The solvent-based paint is applied to the outer surface of the parts during the Bell-Bell process. This procedure foregoes on air atomizers completely; instead the paint is exclusively applied with the EcoBell2 electrostatic high-speed spray guns. This results in an improved transfer efficiency factor of up to 75%, thus reducing carbon emissions and saving on paint.

All paint and sealing robots are fitted with the robot controller EcoRPC as a standard. Sercos II is the universal language used to steer all drives und process elements. This simplifies maintenance and increases the application performance.

Four EcoRS 16 sealing-robots, each are armed with the accurate EcoGun Sealing applications nozzle apply VC seam and under body protection on the car body in stop-and-go operations. This reduction of manual application during the sealing processes saves staff costs. The automated process control,

Dürr is a mechanical and plant engineering group that holds leading positions in the world market in its areas of operation. It generates a good 80% of its sales in business with the automotive industry. It also supplies the aircraft, machinery, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries with innovative produc-

The Chinese well-known car manufacturer Geely Automobile will paint its new C21 car models and the add-ons with material- and resource-saving Dürr technology. A total of 51 robots are to be used in the new Geely Automobile plant, one of these will be the 8.000th robot produced by Dürr.

tion and environmental technology. The Dürr Group operates in the market with four divisions: Paint and Assembly Systems plans and builds paint shops and final assembly systems for the automobile and aircraft industries. Application Technology provides automated paint application, sealing, and gluing with its robot technologies. Machinery and systems from the Measuring and Process Systems division are used for balancing and cleaning in engine and transmission manufacturing as well as in final vehicle assembly, among other areas. The fourth division, Clean

The new paint shop should enter the market in autumn 2014 after a mere 22 weeks of assembly time.

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Technology Systems, specializes in processes to improve energy efficiency and exhaust air purification. Dürr has 50 business locations in 24 countries worldwide and approximately 8,200 employees. The Group achieved sales revenues of • 2.4 billion in 2012. For more information, please contact: Dürr Systems GmbH Astrid Ecke Marketing Application Technology Tel. +49 (0)7142 78-2772 E-mail : apt@durr.com

COGNEX ADVANCES INDUSTRIAL ID WITH POWERFULNEWDATAMANSOFTWARE RELEASE Software update expands tuning and test mode options for DataMan fixed-mount ID readers Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ: CGNX) announced its DataMan® 5.2 software release with expanded tuning and scripting capability as well as a new test mode for its popular DataMan 300 and 503 series of barcode readers. The new software significantly increases read rates by decoding lower resolution 1-D codes and extending intelligent tuning capabilities to all symbologies, including Aztec, MaxiCode and PDF417. The software release includes the high-performance Hotbars™ algorithm, which handles both 1-D and PDF417 barcodes.

and Business Unit Manager, ID Products. “The field-proven intelligent tuning has been extended to all symbologies, making setup as simple as pushing a button. For more difficult applications, the enhanced scripting engine allows the logic and decision making to be done within the reader. This simplifies the PLC code integration into the factory network and saves our customers time and money.” The DataMan 5.2 software is available now for download. For more information about the DataMan 5.2 software and barcode readers, visit

http://www.cognex.com/code-reading-tuning-technology. About Cognex Corporation Cognex Corporation designs, develops, manufactures and markets a range of products that incorporate sophisticated machine vision technology that gives them the ability to “see.” Cognex products include barcode readers, machine vision sensors and machine vision systems that are used in factories, warehouses and distribution centers around the world to guide, gauge, inspect, identify and assure the quality of items during the manufacturing and distribution process. Cognex is the world’s leader in the machine vision industry, having shipped more than 900,000 vision-based products, representing over$3.5 billion in cumulative revenue, since the company’s founding in 1981. Headquartered in Natick, Massachusetts, USA, Cognex has regional offices and distributors located throughout North America, Japan, Europe, Asia and Latin America. For details visit Cognex online at http://www.cognex.com

The DataMan 5.2 software release extends the easy-to-use 2-D intelligent tuning capability that was introduced by the popular DataMan 300 Series. This intelligent tuning capability decreased set up time while increasing read rates for Direct Part Mark (DPM) code reading applications. This software release extends that advanced capability to other symbologies, such as 1-D barcodes, MaxiCode and QR codes. These new tuning capabilities bring proven, industry-leading technology to code reading applications in consumer products, logistics, food, beverage and automotive. This new release also includes added capabilities to the scripting feature of the DataMan 300 for advanced logic and decision making in the reader, and 1-D barcode quality metrics for users to optimize their processes. “The DataMan 5.2 software release gives the DataMan 300and 503 readers a significant performance boost in both capability and ease of use,” said Carl Gerst, Vice President autoASIA | May-June 2014 | 40

In-Sight 7010 and 7010C In-Sight® 7010 from COGNEX is an entry-level smart camera vision system developed specifically for inspection tasks where vision sensors are too limited and the solutions available in the market may not be cost effective or may not suit the entire requirements. With the unique combination of hardware features and software tools, the In-Sight 7010 is the ideal out-of-the-box solution for many straightforward vision applications.

t is a self-contained vision system that includes autofocus optics and integrated lighting in a compact IP67 rated industrial housing. Applications can be configured very quickly using the intuitive EasyBuilder® user interface. The vision library on the In-Sight 7010 has been simplified to focus on the tools most frequently used in straightforward vision applications. The Easybuilder software helps the user to quickly set up their application without programming knowledge. Included in this are tools such as Pattern Matching, Edge, Blob, and Circle detection tools. Additionally, the color vision system model includes a Color ID tool for applications that require the ability to identify different colors. It has 800 x 600 (SVGA) resolution and takes 102 frames per second. It has an external

light connector providing powers and strobe (requires Cognex light cable kit). In-Sight 7010 has an integrated autofocus which helps with production situations requiring regular part changeovers, or applications that require the vision system to be placed in hard-toreach spaces. The built-in autofocus capability of the In-Sight 7010 makes it ideal for production situations requiring regular part changes, or applications that require the vision system to be placed in hard-toreach spaces where manual focus adjustment would be difficult. With autofocus, users can simply set and save the focus values associated with the inspection of each part. Users can also fine-tune focus levels manually with the interactive software. The In-Sight 7010 autofocus system is available with five different lens options to match the working distance and field of view requirements of each application. It also offer integrated, fieldreplaceable white lighting as well as four specific color lights (red, green, blue and Infrared) to highlight particular parts or features. The compact In-Sight 7010 features integrated white lighting that is

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suitable for most vision applications. If a specific color light is required to highlight particular parts or features, four optional colored lights are available. The autofocus optics and integrated lighting developed for the In-Sight 7010 are also being deployed as options across the full In-Sight 7000 product range. Entry-level Model Options: - In-Sight 7010 base model has an image capture rate of 102FPS at 800x600 resolution. The basic tool set includes 360° degree pattern matching, edge, blob, circle, histogram, math and basic geometry tools. - In-Sight 7010C color model has an image capture rate of 50FPS at 800x600 resolution. The tool set is enhanced with a Color ID tool for setting up inspection jobs where color is the differentiating feature. Proven Software Tools In-Sight 7010 features EasyBuilder and a selection of the key inspection, measurement, alignment and guidance vision tools found on other In-Sight vision systems. With the unique combination of hardware features and software tools, the InSight 7010 is the ideal out- of-thebox solution for many straightforward vision applications. 

Volvo Group introduces UD buses

tarting with India, the Volvo Group takes an important strategic step with the introduction of a UD bus range developed specifically for growth markets. In India, UD Buses aims to develop and lead the value segment. This was announced today at a press meeting in Bangalore, India, attended by Håkan Agnevall, President of Volvo Group’s bus operations and Akash Passey, Senior Vice President, Volvo Group’s bus operation, responsible for the Asian markets. UD buses are first introduced in India. Additional growth markets will follow over the coming years. “In India we foresee that UD Buses will take the lead in developing the value segment. There is a large potential middle segment in India, of which, the value segment targeted has a high growth potential. The Volvo Group will play a significant role in enhancing quality of transportation for an increased number of citizens,” said Akash Passey, Senior Vice President, Volvo Group’s bus operations, responsible for the international markets including Asia.

optimized uptime. “UD buses have had a strong brand presence in Japan and South East Asia in the past. Now we renew and adapt the buses for growth markets, starting with India. This is a brand with a proud heritage, marked by its core value of ultimate dependability. It will offer passengers a modern travel experience and fulfil the specific needs of the customers in the value segment. With a multibrand approach we look forward to playing an even more important role in the Indian bus market,” said Håkan Agnevall, President, Volvo Group’s bus operations. The Volvo Group has played an important role in the Indian bus market since the start of operations in 2001. The company has developed the public transport sector by establishing the premium coach segment, and thereby redefining the public view on travelling by bus. Today approximately 5,000 Volvo coaches and city buses are in traffic in India. The production of UD buses will

start in Bangalore in 2014. The first buses will reach the customers later this year. Besides serving the domestic Indian market, the UD bus plant in India will also serve as an export hub in the future.

The UD bus brand will expand Volvo Group’s customer base, improve competitiveness and capture growth opportunities in India. The bus range will include both city buses and coaches. The new UD bus range will be developed by leveraging the Volvo Group’s global engineering network in combination with its heritage of Japanese craftsmanship and reliability. The new bus range will be supported by the Volvo Group’s distribution network, providing service and parts. UD buses will offer passengers a modern transport solution while at the same time focusing on operational essentials: fuel efficiency, reliability and autoASIA | May-June 2014 | 43

Solar Power Plant installation

Bosch Limited commissions a 5MW power plant in Tamil Nadu components such as solar panels, inverters, structures and other equipments have been sourced from approved partners of Bosch.

New plant to generate close to 7.6 million units a year

esponsible for engineering, procurement and construction of the power plant, as a turnkey solutions provider Generated energy to be sold to third- party power consumers

In 2011, Bosch Ltd. marked its entry into the energy portfolio and has since been offering quality and innovative products and solutions, initially through the installation of smaller solar capacity projects on roofs of industries, colleges, hotels and apartment complexes. Apart from the current installation of the power plant in Tamil Nadu, the team is currently in the process of commissioning two projects of one megawatt each in Andhra Pradesh and Haryana. Over the past two years the company has also developed several roof-top installations ranging from 25 kWp to

200 kWp capacity across India. About the customer: As their first solar project, M/s. Sri Vinayaga Green Power Generation Private Limited is a new company focused on developing renewable energy projects. About Bosch in India In India, Bosch is a leading supplier of technology and services in the areas of automotive and industrial technology, consumer goods and building technology. Additionally, Bosch also has in India, the largest development centre, outside Germany, for end to end engineering and technology solutions. The Bosch Group operates in India through six companies, viz, Bosch

Bosch Limited, a leading supplier of technology and services, commissioned a five megawatt solar power plant in Tamil Nadu for its customer M/s. Sri Vinayaga Green Power Generation Private Limited. Installed on a 23 acre land, Bosch provided turn-key solutions to the power plant and is responsible for engineering, procurement and construction of the same. Estimated to produce close to 7.6 million units a year, the generated power would therein be sold to third-party power consumers. The solar power plant has been provided with mono-crystalline silicon solar panels and highefficiency central inverters. Various autoASIA | May-June 2014 | 44

Limited, Bosch Chassis Systems India Limited, Bosch Rexroth India Limited, Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions Limited, Bosch Automotive Electronics India Pvt Ltd, Bosch Electrical Drives India Pvt Ltd. In India, Bosch set up its manufacturing operation in 1953, which has grown over the years to include 10 manufacturing sites and 7 development and application centers Bosch Group in India employs around 26,000 associates. In India it generated consolidated revenue of nearly 13,200 crores in 2013. In India Bosch Limited is the flagship company of the Bosch Group. It earned revenue of over ?.8,600 crores in 2013. Additional information can be accessed at www.boschindia.com

Volatility - a new lesson in optimisation and internal efficiencies 3rd MSME Summit redefines volatility for a better future

olatility today has impacted organisations of all sizes, across all major industries but most significantly the MSMEs. The industry is under constant pressure from what is termed as VUCA forces, i.e. Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity, which continue to characterise the business environment. VUCA has affected the market such that there is a slowdown coupled with other adversities in macro-economic factors that have created negative sentiments in the industry. However, every cloud has a silver lining and this holds true for the Auto industry as well. In light of above, ACMA with the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises jointly organised 3rd MSME summit in New Delhi on 21st March 2013. Ajay Shankar, Member Secretary, National Manufacturing Competitiveness Council (NMCC) inaugurated the summit, with N. K. Maini, Dy. Managing Director, SIDBI as the Guest of Honour and Sudam Maitra, Chief Operating Officer (Supply Chain) Maruti Suzuki India Ltd as the Keynote Speaker.

managerial bandwidth and low return on investments add to the challenge of unutilised capacity, especially for small Tier 2 and Tier 3 manufacturers. The industry has a lot more ground to cover and become cost competitive, while the Government needs to ensure a dependable and competitive ecosystem and infrastructure, the industry needs to focus on internal efficiencies and opportunities other than the conventional to keep their heads above water.” At the event Sudam Maitra, referred to VUCA as the ‘New Normal’. To mitigate volatility, MSMEs must strategically design a long-term road map, have effective financial planning, prudently manage manpower, work smarter & leaner, and focus on limited dedicated yet diversified customers without any compromise on quality. It is imperative that for the auto component industry to be globally competitive, the Tier-1s must hand hold Tier -2/3s to build their

capabilities including technology and skilling of personnel. Further, it is critical that the industry explores tools and best practices such as diversification to newer segments, globalisation, technology absorption, hedging forex, effective cashflow management, and continually innovate, along with working on concepts such as Practical Improvement in Sales and Marketing (PRISM), improvising quality through innovation, better inventory management, re-examining suppliers credit processes and exploring external markets for increasing business returns to mitigate volatility. On the occasion Ramesh Suri, Vice President, ACMA said, “The purpose of this summit was to understand the dynamics of the Indian automotive market with focus on MSMEs, the factors affecting their de-growth and what could be the possible strategies to manage the volatility in the industry. The industry and the government will need to collaborate in helping companies manage the

The summit was organised to assess the current business scenario and how component manufacturers, especially the small and medium enterprises can harness this challenging environment to their benefit. N.K Maini, redefined VUCA as Vision, Understanding, Communication and Agility; and urged the industry to strategize such that the adversity turns into an advantage. During his inaugural address Shankar, referring to volatility as intrinsic to human civilisation said, “While we have seen growth come to a standstill due to uncertainty and lack of confidence, the challenges for the future are equally daunting. Lack of availability of power, poor autoASIA | May-June 2014 | 46

challenges especially handholding the Tier 2/3s, the weakest link in the entire automotive value chain”. At the plenary sessions, the discussions revolved around the need for the auto component manufacturers to be innovative and being able to create higher value addition. ABOUT ACMA: The Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA) is the apex body representing the interest of the Indian Auto Component Industry. Its active involvement in trade promotion, technology up-gradation, quality enhancement and collection & dissemination of information has made it a vital catalyst for this industry’s development. ACMA’s charter is to develop a globally competitive Indian auto component Industry and strengthen its role in national economic development as also promote business through international alliances. ACMA is an ISO 9001:2008 certified Association.

MANN+HUMMEL on stable course euros on Research & Development in 2013, an area in which it employs nearly 1,000 highly qualified employees. The German Patent and Trade Mark Office (DPMA) has recognised the filtration specialist's innovative strength for the third year in succession. In 2013, the company has again garnered a position on the list of Germany's 50 most active patent applicants.

• Strong euro dampens sales growth • Sales increase to 2.7 billion euros • Earnings (EBIT) increase to 151 million euros • EBIT margin of 5.6 percent remains stable at previous year's level • 15,231 employees at 60 locations The MANN+HUMMEL Group, based in Ludwigsburg, Germany, has developed positively against the backdrop of fluctuating economic conditions in 2013. At its financial press conference, the filtration specialist reported on its business development in 2013: sales of 2.68 billion euros (+ 2.3 percent) and a Group result (EBIT) of 151 billion euros (+ 3.6 percent) were recorded in the year under review. MANN+HUMMEL puts the flat sales growth curve down to the strength of the euro. The single currency gained significant value against the Brazilian Real as well as against the US dollar last year. Gains in market share and positive market trends in the local currencies were therefore frequently neutralised in the consolidated balance sheet in euros. Adjusted for exchange rate effects, sales growth amounted to five percent, exceeding the previous year's reference value (3.6 percent).

Sales increase in the automotive sector For 2013, MANN+HUMMEL reports a sales increase of some 60 million euros to 2.68 billion euros. Determining factors in this regard are principally sales increases in North America and Asia, both in the automotive original equipment segment and in the aftermarket business. The Industrial Filtration business unit remained at the previous year's level as a result of stagnating demand for capital goods. Satisfactory results Alfred Weber, President & CEO, was satisfied with the results: "We achieved good figures in terms of sales and earnings in 2013. The market environment remains volatile and we go into 2014 with cautious optimism."

In response to the above-average growth in Asia, a new plant was opened in Changchun (China). Moreover, production capacity was significantly expanded at the US locations of Portage (Michigan) and Dunlap (Tennessee). In Europe, MANN+HUMMEL also invested in numerous existing plants as well as opening a new Logistics and Testing Centre in Okrisky (Czech Republic). More than 15,200 employees worldwide In 2013, staffing levels amounted to 15,231 employees at 60 locations. The growth in personnel was mainly attributable to Asia and North America. "Our employees have worked with commitment and passion for our company in 2013. I would like to thank them in the name of the Board of Directors and the Partners," said Weber. Particularly in the growth markets, the company needs engineers and qualified specialists in order to meet the sustained high demand and to

Investments up in 2013 "We have again increased our investments in tangible assets and Research & Development. This ensures the conditions for continuing sustained growth," explains Frank Jehle, Deputy CEO & CFO. MANN+HUMMEL spent 98 million autoASIA | May-June 2014 | 47

further advance innovations and future technologies. At the start of the training year 2013, 74 young people began their professional life as apprentices and Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University (DHBW) students within the MANN+HUMMEL Group. In total, the number of apprentices in Germany at the end of 2013 amounted to 228. The Group offers apprenticeships similar to a DHBW course of study at all of its German locations. Outlook for 2014 Although CFO Jehle anticipates further economic recovery in 2014, he still remains cautious: "The financial markets have not yet achieved a sustainably sound situation. In 2014, we will continue to focus on the high flexibility of MANN+HUMMEL in particular. In the process, we will continue to invest in growth and the expansion of our market position." Following last year's announcement of the construction of a new Technology Centre in Ludwigsburg to the tune of more than 30 million euros, the project has reportedly progressed. The new car park in the western part of Ludwigsburg, a prerequisite for the commencement of construction work, is set to open in June. The ground-breaking ceremony for the new building is then to be held in late summer at the site of the current parking lot..

BREMBO BRAKES: FIRST CLASS PERFORMANCE AND RATINGS Readers of German car and motorcycle trade magazines have been voting for products across the entire car and motorcycle market. Once again the result confirms the basic principle: if you want to be safe at speed you need the best brakes. A discipline dominated by Brembo and honored by the public with the rating "Best Brand". Auto Bild has just published the results of its latest readers’ poll. They reveal that 68 per cent of the more than 70,000 voters consider Brembo to be far and away the best brake manufacturer brand. This performance image is down to the brand’s dominance in motor sport, from where it has found its way into road traffic.

import of this broad-based expert acclaim and also regards this as confirmation of a strategy which has focused for years on innovation in the sense of reliable safety and comfort..

About Brembo SpA Brembo SpA is the world leader and acknowledged innovator of disc brake technology for automotive vehicles. Brembo supplies high performance brake systems for the most important manufacturers of cars, commercial vehicles and motorbikes worldwide, as well as clutches, seats, seat belts and other components for racing.

Experts as well have long held the brand to be a driving force in brake technology innovation. Motorrad magazine’s 45,707 readers have honored the superlative performance of Brembo brake pads for what is now the eighth time in succession. No fewer than 77.8 per cent of voters give their backing. In the quest for top industry brands, the 19,419 respondents to Autozeitung’s invitation also placed Brembo brake discs in the top slot with 26 per cent. Steeped in tradition, auto motor und sport magazine invited its readers to the ballot box and arrived at a comparable result: 66.5 per cent of the 115,000 voters chose Brembo. Compared with the previous year’s election result that means an approximately 1.5 per cent increase in the approval ratings. Even more emphatic was the verdict for the Swiss Tuning Award 2013, organized by Swiss Auto Illustrierte magazine: 81.1 per cent of the 1,100 votes cast were in favor of Brembo sport brakes. The company is conscious of the autoASIA | May-June 2014 | 48

The India tour comes to a successful end, as iglidur continues its trip around the world…

gus celebrated the beginning of a adventurous world wide tour to mark the 30th anniversary of its ‘iglidur’ polymer bearings and the 50th anniversary of the company as a whole. igus GmbH sent out a small, retrofitted car on a round-theworld trip with its first stop in “Incredible India”. Igus presented the car fitted with 56 igus polymer bearing components at the press conference on 30th January 2014 in Delhi. The car was also displayed at the Auto Expo 2014, Delhi and had an overwhelming response from the visitors. With the flagging off on 10th January 2014 the iglidur started its road trip from Delhi travelling through 14 major cities like Agra, the pink city of Jaipur, Ahmedabad followed by the financial capital Mumbai, Pune to the automotive hub Chennai and finally to its last destination in India Bangalore, the head quarters of igus India, covering a total distance of 4619 km and visiting 61 major manufacturing companies across India.

with the first edition of the Indian local Manus® awards. Gold Indian manus winner (INR 100,000/-) Late Mr. Harshwardhan Gupta from Neubauplan Automation for file cutting machine with Drylin and many other parts. Silver Indian manus winner (INR 75,000/-) Mr. Munir Pansare from Tata Motors was awarded foe his application of noise reduction in steering column using JVSM. And finally the Bronze Indian manus winner (INR 50,000/-) Ms. Manjari Govankop from Mahindra & Mahindra had a tractor application where igubal WGRM ball and socket special part with seal and major VAVE objectives were met.

At the closing event in the igus India Factory and HQ the car had a traditional welcome and emotional send off by the staff in the presence of vendors, associates and members of the press.

Further igus had committed at the press conference in Delhi on 30th Jan 2014, to donate INR 100 and igus GmbH • 1 for every kilometre driven by the car on Indian roads. At the end of the journey the car travelled a total distance of 4619 Kilometres. A sum of INR 8,54,515/(around •10,000) was donated to M.A.D (Make A Difference) which would help sponsoring the education of 854 kids in India. Iglidur on tour continues it journey in Asia and is currently touring China followed by America and Europe, covering more than 20 countries across the globe and returning back to celebrate the 50th anniversary of igus in Cologne, Germany.

During this event igus also honoured innovative applications with polymer bearings in India for the year 2013

To follow the tour visit iglidur on tour blog -http://blog.igus.de/ Blogengine/iglidur_on_tour

Welcome of the car at the igus India factory

Manus Award Winners

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Five-star award for Pierburg plant in Spain

The Pierburg subsidiary, Pierburg S.A., Abadiano, Spain, has been awarded five stars by the European Federation of Quality Management as part of the latter's EFQM Excellence Model Awards. It was as early as 2003 that the Spanish plant voluntarily applied for EFQM certification and last year a detailed report was submitted on improvement processes carried out over the past years. The prize was awarded after a committee of nine experts evaluated the company on this basis. The EFQM award goes to companies having achieved outstanding optimization of their processes through self-analyses and critical internal reviews. Among the awardees to date are Robert Bosch GmbH with its Feuerbach plant near Stuttgart and the BMW plant in Berlin. Each year the EFQM award goes to ten different European companies from a variety of business sectors. "We're very proud of the prize and the number of stars, given to only a few companies until now," says

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Javier Egurrola, General Manager of Pierburg S.A. The number of stars reflects the degree to which the company succeeds in enacting the steps recommended by EFQM. The EFQM, an organization established by the European Commission in 1988, provides guidelines for setting up and further developing comprehensive management systems. These guidelines can be used by companies in order to ascertain improvement potentials and increase business success in the long term. The EFQM was founded by 14 European companies including Philips, Renault, and NestlĂŠ. Today it has around 470 member companies and organizations in 55 countries and 50 sectors of business. Pierburg S.A., located in Spain's Basque Country, has a workforce of almost 300. The subsidiary ranks as a lead plant for EGR valves of which it makes almost five million annually.

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