Thervoy Kandigai, Tamil Nadu, India, March 2025 – In a momentous occasion for the Indian manufacturing sector, Sundaram Clayton Limited (SCL) inaugurated its new die-casting facility at Thervoy Kandigai (TKP), marking a significant expansion of its advanced manufacturing capabilities. The event was graced by Srikanth Padmanabhan, President of Engine Business at Cummins Inc., alongside Dr. Lakshmi Venu, Managing Director, SCL.
The inauguration of the Thervoy Kandigai facility represents a key milestone in SCL’s ongoing journey of innovation, quality, and customer-centric growth. With this addition, the company is poised to further strengthen its operations, deepen partnerships with global clients, and contribute to the growth of the automotive and industrial manufacturing ecosystem.
SCL expressed gratitude to its leadership team and dedicated workforce, whose commitment and efforts brought the ambitious project to life. The new plant is expected to play a pivotal role in enhancing SCL’s production scale, technical capability, and responsiveness to the evolving needs of its international customer base.
About Sundaram Clayton Limited
Sundaram Clayton Limited (SCL), a USD 2.5 billion entity and a part of the TVS Group established in 1911, is a global leader in automotive component manufacturing. With over 15,000 employees, SCL and its subsidiaries, including TVS Motor Company, have a strong presence in over 75 countries. SCL is known for its commitment to Total Quality Management (TQM) and Lean Manufacturing, having earned prestigious accolades such as the TPM Excellence Award, Indian Manufacturing Excellence Award, and Ford Q1 certification.
The group’s subsidiary TVS Motor Company manufactures over 3.47 million two-wheelers annually, has been ranked No. 1 in JD Power’s 2WCSI Study for three consecutive years (2016–2018), and is the first two-wheeler company in India to win the Deming Prize.
SCL also operates across five major locations in India and the USA, including Chennai (Padi, Mahindra World City, Oragadam), Hosur, and Ridgeville (South Carolina, USA). The company is certified for IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001, reflecting its high standards in quality, safety, and environmental management.
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