Tata AutoComp Systems Ltd. opened its second plant in China at the Changshu Economic and Development Zone (CEDZ), on October 16. The plant was inaugurated by Mr. R. Gopalakrishnan, Chairman, Tata AutoComp Systems Ltd., and Director, Tata Sons, along with Mr. Wang Yang, Mayor of Changshu.
The others present on the occasion included Mr. Fan Jianqing, Vice Chairman, CEDZ, Mr. Gerard Beddis, and Mr. Zeng Lingpeng, Executive Vice President and Vice President respective of Cherry-Jaguar Land Rover, Mr. S.K. Ray, Acting Consul General India, Mr. Ajay Tandon, Managing Director, Tata AutoComp, Mr. Arvind Goel, COO, Tata AutoComp from India, and Mr. James Zhan, President, Tata Sons China.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Gopalakrishnan observed: “Tata AutoComp is on its way to becoming a meaningful entity in China. In 2008, it began with a modest entry in this market through Nanjing Tata AutoComp Systems Ltd. and today it serves many global automotive OEMs. By inaugurating the second plant at Changshu, Tata AutoComp is reaffirming its commitment to invest and grow in China.”
Mr. Ajay Tandon added: “We are committed to grow our presence in China as it plays a vital role in our global business. While our operations in India are focused on serving OEMs in India, our operations in China, both at Nanjing and Changshu, are focused on serving OEMs in China as well as exporting to OEMs in Europe and North America.”
The Tata AutoComp Changshu plant has commended production with supplies to Cherry-Jaguar Land Rover Evoque and Discovery programs and will start supplying for Jaguar cars from next year. Tata AutoComp has invested RMB 20 million in the first phase of operation and will employ 25 people to start with. The plant is equipped with state-of-the-art robotic welding and final assembly facilities.
Tata AutoComp plans to expand its Changshu operation in the coming years by setting up a fully integrated manufacturing plant there and intends to serve Cherry-Jaguar Land Rover and other important customers from the area.