CV Issue 1 2018

12 CORPORATE VISION / Issue 1 2018 , GSK Automotive Pvt Ltd. established itself as one of the reputedmanufacturers of Precision turned components, CNCmachined parts, Press components, stampings, sub-assemblies. Recently, we profiled the firmand the success that it has achieved over the years. Quality, Cost and Delivery Founded in 2016, GSK Automotive has today established itself as one of the reputed manufacturers of Precision turned components, CNC machined parts, Press components, stampings, automotive sub- assemblies and assemblies. It has been certified for ISO TS 16949. Certified for OSHAS & EHS also. Its wide range of products including sub-assemblies and assemblies find application in a wide variety of industries such as automobile, engineering, valve, instrumentation. Having units in different parts of Bangalore of which two units are catered to the requirements of Automotive and other two for Non-Automotive applications. These units are certified for ISO TS 16949, ISO 14001 OSHAS, ISO 9001; 2008 and the firm has introduced best practices such as Kaizen, TPM, 5S and other modern management techniques. Since its inception, the company has continuously modernized and upgraded its manufacturing facility and is embarking on an ambitious expansion program. Manufacturing set up consists of 50 CNC machines, 60 power presses, 100 traubs, 30 welding stations, 15 brazing station, grinding, rolling and other facilities, measuring instruments like CMM, surface testing, salt spray equipment are available. Throughout the company, the highly experienced team consists of skilled and exceptionally hard working professionals, graduate engineers and a highly skilled work force which support them. The team has always endeavoured to maintain the highest quality standards when undertaking new projects, passing on the resultant benefit in terms of Quality, Cost and Delivery to its customers thereby strengthening its ties with them. Distinguishing itself apart from others is the company’s cost effective service which sees clients constantly return to the firm after being satisfied with the service they receive. The entire team is committed to keeping costs down in every aspect of the business, meaning they achieve in their goal of providing cost effective solutions for customers. Regarding the firm’s environment management system, the team work hard to maintain its promise of preserving the environment in which everyone lives and works in. Subsequently, GSK Automotive have a clearly defined environment policy and are certified for the Environment Management Standard ISO 14001. Contributing to its success, staff follow some of the very best practices which enable them to produce wonderful products. Embracing feedback, the company implement a customer satisfaction index (CSI), and work hard to ensure that the relevant maintenance strategies are implemented. Statistical Quality Control is another practice that the firm follows by the book in order to achieve the success that it has. The Board of Directors possess a huge amount of experience within the market, with Mr. Sharavana. A; Mrs Geetha. N; and Mr Karthick.V. all working hard together to take the company forwards. They oversee the company, including its supplies and services. These services include manufacturing all kinds of Automobile parts, and customers can have access to automobile parts manufactured through Traubs CNC Turning Centres. Other aspects of the business include thread rolling, centreless and cylindrical grinding machines which are available, as well as all kinds of stamping parts. Finally, on offer to customers are also presses ranging from 30 to 200 tonnes which are available, welding SPM’s, a brazing facility and sheet thickness handled from 0.5mm to 3mm. HR170028 Customers also come to the firm looking for 100% export units, the parts of which are manufactured mainly for pressure control, valve industries and Fire and Safety equipment. The parts of this are mainly made of stainless steel material, with Duplex, 17.4PH, Carbon steel grades, Aluminium, Bronze, Brass components also being produced. Additionally, products of the company include nine CNC and one VMC machines, ranging from minimum of 3mm to maximum 400mm, with a length of up to 1 metre. Regarding the future, there is a lot to look forward to for GSK Automotive, with the team working hard of their Indian base to produce only the best products and services for clients and customers. The team is ambitious and is aiming to expand its customer base and cater to global needs and demands. Focusing on export opportunities and achieving a minimum export target of 50% of total turnover are other aspects that the firm are interested in going forwards, alongside setting up a 100% Export Oriented Unit. Moreover, to finance the expansion plans through internal accruals, promoter’s contributions and raising of minimum external debt, the firm plans to move towards becoming a debt free company and aims to constantly