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August 2012
Eberspaecher
bus AC systems
evoke more demand
Eberspaecher Suetrak Bus Climate
Control Systems India Pvt. Ltd. has
continued its strong growth when it
comes to bus air-conditioning sys-
tems in the country. Since acquiring
the Indian bus AC business from
Carrier Corp. (USA) in June 2010,
the Indian wing of the Eberspaecher
Group, Eberspaecher Suetrak India,
has been steadily expanding its pres-
ence in the Indian market. The com-
pany opened its Bangalore facility
in 2011 and has done extremely well
ever since, doubling its turnover
from 2010 to 2012.
The luxury coaches of AMW and
MAN which were showcased at this
year’s Auto Expo come with the
component zone
Company is working with all major bus manufacturers
Mr. K.P. Singh, Director - India, (left), and Mr. A.P. Sunil Kumar, Director - Technical, Eberspaecher Suetrak Bus
Climate Control Systems India Pvt. Ltd., at the Bangalore facility
The company is working with major bus manufacturers in the country, in-
cluding Volvo, Mercedes, Tata, Ashok Leyland and Eicher. Some of the re-
cently launched vehicles, including the Volvo 7400 XL and Mercedes City
Bus, come with the air-conditioning system from Eberspaecher Suetrak
India. Eicher’s midi buses also come with Eberspaecher ACs, while the AC
units are also fitted on Tata Marcopolo and Ashok Leyland buses for tarmac
applications.
By N. Balasubramanian