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The company was initially set up as Sona Somic Components Limited in the year 1995, a joint venture with Somic Ishikawa of Japan. In 1998, Lemforder Metallwaren picked up an equity stake in this company and the company became sona_somic_Lemforder Components Limited (SSL). This tie-up has expanded the footprint of this company as it can now caters to both the Japanese as well as the European markets.
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SSL is a leading manufacturer of ball joints for steering systems and suspension components in the country. Its products are used in passenger cars, jeeps and light commercial vehicles. The company's major customers are Sona Koyo Steering, Maruti -Suzuki, Honda, Toyota and M&M .
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The SSL plant has the latest state-of-the-art equipment and its production method is based on the lean production system known as 'Toyota Production System' (TPS), learnt from its Japanese partner. Highly effective elements of TPS, like Just-In-Time, Kaizen, one piece at a time and Participative Management are being utilized to maximise effectiveness and efficiency. The company is using a combination of the latest technology along with a well-planned, well-executed production system to manufacture products of the highest quality for existing customers as well as to target other major entrants in the automotive sector.
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Company Profile |
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Sona Somic Lemforder Components Ltd. |
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Establishment as JV between
Sona & Somic in 1995, later
With Lemforder in 1998.
Shareholder:
Sona + Somic + Lemforder
(Equal Partners)
Manpower: 480
Capacity: 7.50 Mil B/J |
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Brief view of "Sona Somic Lemforder" |
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| Production Commenced |
Dec 1995 |
| Site Area |
24351 Sq.m. |
| Shop Area |
8997 Sq.m. |
| Manpower |
480 |
| Capacity |
7.5 m /year |
| Certifications |
TS 16949/ISO 14000 Certified |
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