Australian Automotive Mission to India offers Australian technologies, expertise, latest products & cutting edge solutions for Indian Automotive industry
An Australian automotive mission is visiting India between 15 to 24 February 2010. Organised by the Australian Trade Commission, the Australian Government’s trade and investment promotion agency, the mission is visiting New Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore and Chennai.
The mission, featuring 6 companies and one university, represents leading Australian automotive suppliers. Mr. John Conomos AO, Australian Automotive Industry Envoy and the former Executive Chairman of Toyota Australia, is the leading this mission. Mr Conomos was appointed Automotive Industry Envoy by Senator the Hon Kim Carr, Federal Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, in July 2009. 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
Engine management systems
Magnesium alloy castings technology
The automotive mission is seeking to expand its global customer base with OEM’s in India and exploring partnerships with the upcoming Tier-1 & Tier-2 suppliers. The mission will be meeting the Society of Indian Automotive Manufacturers [SIAM], the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association [ACMA], vehicle manufacturers and leading Tier-1 & Tier-2 suppliers across the five cities.
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
Brake and chassis systems
Magnesium alloy casting
Gear boxes and drive trains
Electrical switches and other electronics
LPG and CNG technologies
Interiors and logistics
Heating and air-conditioning
Electric fans and pumps
Design and tool-making metal pressing and stamping
High performance vehicle manufacturing; and
Automotive design and engineering
Speaking about the Australian Automotive Mission to India, Mr Peter Linford, Senior Trade & Investment Commissioner – South Asia, Australian Trade Commission said, “Australia has a globally integrated automotive industry. With 3 vehicle manufacturers and more than 200 suppliers with expertise in a wide range of technologies and materials to develop a vehicle from concept to release, Australia has significant capabilities in vehicle production, components, engineering, tooling and design. The Australian automotive industry is capable of producing vehicles that excite our domestic and international markets through environmental compliance, safety excellence and value for money”.
“Australia is also at the forefront of sustainable vehicle development programme through our Government’s new car plan for a greener future. The Australian automotive industry can provide value added competitive solutions, technology and expertise for the Indian automotive industry. There are tremendous opportunities for joint ventures, collaborations, technology transfers, investments and tie ups between Australian and Indian companies in the automotive sector”, said Peter Linford.
According to Mr John Conomos, Australian Automotive Industry Envoy, “The Australian automotive industry has strong capabilities in advanced technology, research and development, design and engineering, product and process development and advanced manufacturing. These capabilities are supported by a strong commitment to innovation and quality engineering, including in niche technologies. Though small by global standards, Australia is one of only 15 countries with a full range of capabilities, from concept to delivery. This enables Australian suppliers to span R&D, design, production development in services, components and parts supplies as well as complete vehicles”
Automotive Market Access Program
The Automotive mission to India is also supported by the Victorian Government and the Auto Link cluster. The mission is an initiative under the Automotive Market Access Program [AMAP], which forms part of the Australian Government’s long-term plan for the automotive industry, “A New Car Plan for a Greener Future”, released by Prime Minister Rudd in November 2008. This policy includes $6.2 billion over thirteen years to help 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 includes:
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
ai Automotive Pty Ltd – Suppliers of metal stamped components, sub-assemblies and e-coating facilities to the original
equipment and aftermarket automotive sector
Davies Craig Pty Ltd - Manufacturers of OEM electric fans, electric water pumps for use in petrol, diesel, hybrids and electric
vehicles
Diemould Pty Ltd - Production of high quality cavity tooling including lens lighting with 2-shot moulding
Deakin University – A leading Australian university with a strong focus on executive training & research, especially in the
automotive sector
Futuris Automotive Interiors (Australia) Pty Ltd - Design and development of seating systems, headliners, floor carpets, door
trims, acoustic insulators, trunk trims, steering columns & pedal boxes
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