Australian Automotive Mission to India offered Australian technologies, expertise, latest products & cutting edge solutions for Indian Automotive industry
An Australian Automotive Mission visited India between February 15 to 24 2010. Organised by the Australian Trade Commission, the Australian Government’s trade and investment promotion agency, the mission visited New Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore & Chennai.
The mission featured 6 companies and one university, represents leading Australian automotive suppliers. Mr John Conomos AO, Australian automotive envoy for Asia and the former Executive Chairman of Toyota Australia was leading the mission. The focus areas and capabilities of the mission include:
Automotive HVAC (Heating Ventilation and Air-Conditioning) Engine cooling systems Automotive seatings and interior solutions Electric water pumps High Quality Tooling Metal Stampings Engine management systems and Magnesium alloy castings technology
The Automotive mission was seeking partnerships with Indian vehicle manufacturers & tier 1 suppliers and meeting the Society of Indian Automotive Manufacturers [SIAM], Automotive Component Manufacturers Association [ACMA], vehicle manufacturers and leading tier-1 suppliers
Australian Automotive expertise
The Australian automotive industry has expertise across technology, materials, design & related services spanning vehicle manufacturing to components. Key capability areas include:
Steering technology Magnesium alloy casting Electrical switches and other electronics Interiors and logistics Electric fans and pumps High performance vehicle manufacturing; and Automotive design and engineering Design and tool-making metal pressing and stamping Heating and air-conditioning LPG and CNG technologies Gear boxes and drive trains Brake and chassis systems
Automotive Market Access Program
The Automotive mission to India, supported by the Victorian Government and the Auto Link cluster is a part of the Automotive Market Access Program [AMAP] which in turn is a part of a larger initiative of the Australian Government’s new car plan for a greener future. The agenda of the A$6.2 billion “new car plan for a greener future” program is to reshape Australia’s automotive industry, further enhance its competitiveness and encourage the development and production of low-emission, fuel-efficient vehicles and components.
Participants at the Mission
Participants at the Australian automotive mission to India included
Air International Thermal Systems Pty Ltd - Specialists in design, development and supply of heating, ventilation & air conditioning (HVAC) systems and power train cooling (PTC) systems. Operations in Australia, China, Thailand & North America. ai Automotive Pty Ltd – Suppliers of metal stamped components, sub-assemblies and e-coating facilities to the original equipment and aftermarket automotive sector. Diemould Pty Ltd - Production of high quality cavity tooling including lens lighting with 2-shot moulding Davies Craig Pty Ltd - Manufacturers of OEM electric fans, electric water pumps for use in petrol, diesel, hybrids and electric vehicles. Deakin University – Australian university with a strong focus on executive training & research, especially in the automotive sector T-Mag Pty Ltd – Providers of new cost effective, high integrity and fully integrated casting technology for magnesium alloys, which is particularly suited to light weighting for automobiles and components
Doing Business with Australia
For meetings with the Australian automotive mission to India and on accessing Australian automotive technology, expertise & services, please contact Adil Mohamed, Senior Business Development Manager - Automotive, Australian Trade Commission at adil.mohamed@austrade.gov.au or at +919840290802 or visit www.utsavaustralia.in