JULY 2019 | Manufacturing Today http://www.manufacturingtodayindia.comCOVER STORY
ANAND GROUP
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THE COMPANY IS THE
TIER I SUPPLIER TO
MOST AUTO OEMS,
RAILWAYS, OFF-
HIGHWAY AND CE
MANUFACTURERS.
8- An operating
engineer checks gear
tooth contact pattern
on gear tester. - The group offers
an elaborate training
programme for shop
floor employees.
There is a need to cater to customer specifications,
while making them cost-effective.”
De-risking the organisation from a VUCA world has
been a strong suit for the company. Singh says, “A
healthy and diverse mix of product portfolio has en-
abled us to forge strong ties with our customers and
mitigate risks. We collaborate with each other not only
to face challenges but also to provide an incredible
bouquet of attributes from technology to excellence in
manufacturing to fine HR practices and a good talent
pool. Then there’s the focus to build up exports across
our companies.”
And the way ANAND Group is able to do it is
through its strong manufacturing base. Through its
58 manufacturing units and 18,000 employee base,
the company has achieved several breakthroughs at
each plant.
Here are some of the firsts that ANAND Group
companies have to their credit:* ANAND CY Myutec Automotive (ACYM), manufac-
turer of automotive synchroniser rings, was the first
company to use the liquid honing technique.
* Ansysco ANAND is the first Indian automotive prod-
ucts manufacturer to offer tropical coolants.
* Similarly, Faurecia is the first to offer spun mufflers
and spun cat converters. It is also the first to export
products that meet Euro-V and VI emissions.
* Gabriel India, the flagship company has not only
bagged awards as a Great Place to Work but has
more than 300 models of ride-control products.
The company has its own test track, an in-house
facility for customers for tuning the rides of vehicles
and shortening lead times for testing.
* Henkel ANAND took the lead to set up an acous-
tically-engineered innovation centre, and also offer
high-damping foam. It is a leading manufacturer of
PU-based windscreen bonding adhesives in India.
* MAHLE ANAND Filter Systems has a unique filter9