Tata AutoComp Systems looks to increase supplies from China

Tata AutoComp Systems Ltd is looking to increase supplies of parts to automobile manufacturers both in China and other global markets with its second plant in the country going onstream.
The company inaugurated its new manufacturing plant at the Changshu Economic and Development Zone (CEDZ), Changshu earlier this month. The other plant at Nanjing supply plastic interior and exterior parts for China and overseas OE (original equipment) customers.
"We are committed to growing our presence in China as it plays a vital role in our global business," Tata AutoComp Systems Ltd MD & CEO Ajay Tandon said.
While the company's operations in India are focused on serving OEMs in India, operations in China - both at Nanjing and Changshu - are focused at serving OEMs in China as well as exporting to OEMs in Europe and North America, he added.

The Changshu plant commenced production with supplies to Cherry-Jaguar Land Rover Evoque and Discovery programs and will start supplying for Jaguar cars from next year, the company said in a statement.
Tata AutoComp has invested RMB 20 million in first phase of operation and it will employ 25 people to start with. The plant is equipped with state of the art robotic welding and final assembly facilities.

The company said it has plans to expand the Changshu operation in coming years to set up fully integrated manufacturing plant and intends to serve Cherry-Jaguar Land Rover and other important customers from Changshu.

Tata AutoComp Systems Ltd Chairman R Gopalakrishnan said the company began with a modest entry in China through Nanjing Tata AutoComp Systems Ltd in 2008. It serves many global automotive OEMs today.
"By inaugurating the second plant at Changshu, Tata AutoComp is reaffirming its commitment to invest and grow in China," he added.