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April 2012
SAF-Holland is one of the lead-
ing global manufacturers and sup-
pliers of high-quality systems and
components for trucks, trailers,
buses and recreational vehicles. The
company’s product range primarily
comprises axle systems, fifth wheels,
landing legs and kingpins.
SAF-Holland, a merger between
SAF, a German trailer axle and sus-
pension company, and Holland, a
US-based company, has three busi-
ness units focusing on specific cus-
tomers’ needs, namely, the Trailer
Systems Business Unit, Powered
Vehicle Systems Business Unit and
the Aftermarket Business Unit.
In a casual chat with MOTORIN-
DIA, Mr. Jack L. Gisinger, Presi-
dent, SAF-Holland Inc., spoke about
the company’s existing JV in India
and future plans for the market.
In India, SAF-Holland has a joint
venture with Madras Suspensions
Ltd., namely, Madras SAF-Holland
Ltd., with its manufacturing facility
in Madurai for air suspension sys-
tems for buses and trucks. The com-
pany had entered India with keen
interest in its growing bus segment.
Mr. Gisinger observed: “In devel-
oping markets, buses initially come
with mechanical suspensions and
ITTES 2012 (exclusive)
Mr. Jack L. Gisinger, President, SAF-Holland Inc.
An exclusive report from MOTORINDIA