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Sona Koyo Steering Systems Ltd.
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Sona Koyo Steering Systems Limited (SKSSL) the flagship company of The Sona Group, is currently the largest manufacturer of steering systems for the passenger car and utility vehicle market in India. Its collaborator and partner, JTEKT Corporation, is the market leader in Japan and in the recent past announced a merger with Toyota Machine Works. Post this merger, JTEKT will become the world's largest steering systems manufacturer. The company also has a technical collaboration with Mando Corporation, Korea.
As part of Sona Koyo Steering Systems Ltd's (SKSSL) globalization strategy, the company has acquired a position in Fuji Autotech France, SAS, the 4th largest steering system supplier in Europe. Via Fuji Autotech, The Sona Group footprint extends to Eastern Europe and South America.
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Company History
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Established in 1985, Sona Koyo Steering Systems Ltd. is the group's flagship company, and the largest manufacturer of steering systems in India, catering to passenger cars, utility vehicles and light commercial vehicles. Sona Koyo has technical and financial collaboration with JTEKT Corporation, Japan (formally known as Koyo Seiko Co. Ltd.), the largest producer of passenger vehicles' steering systems in the world.
Sona Koyo's customers include major vehicle manufactures in India such as Maruti Suzuki, Toyota, Hyundai, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, General Motors and Mahindra-Renault. Independently, as well as through its network of overseas joint-venture partners, it exports high quality precision products to USA, Europe and Japan.
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JVs
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JTEKT Sona Automotive India Ltd (JSAI).
Sona FUJI KIKO Automotive Ltd.
Arjan Stampings Ltd.
AAM Sona Axle Private Limited.
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| Company Profile |
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| Month |
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Description |
| Jan |
1985 |
Technical Collaboration Agreement with Koyo Seiko Co. Ltd., Japan, for Manufacturing
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| Oct |
1987 |
Commencement of Production
-Manual Steering Gear
-Manual Steering Column
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| Sep |
1994 |
ISO-9002 Certificate by TUV-CERT, GERMANY
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| Jul |
1996 |
Production of Hydraulic Power Steering Gear
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| Dec |
1998 |
Established Plant in Chennai
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| Oct |
2003 |
Established Export Oriented Unit(EOU) in Chennai
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| Nov |
2003 |
'Deming Award' by JUSE, Japan
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| Oct |
2004 |
Acquired 21% stake in Fuji Autotech France
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| Mar |
2006 |
Started Production of Column-type Electric Power Steering
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| Feb |
2007 |
Established Plant at Dharuhera, Haryana |
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| Brief view of SONA KOYO |
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