Horiba, the Japanese turnkey solution provider in automotive testing comprising mechatronics, emission systems, automation and utility is building an Engine and Vehicle test laboratory at the Denso facility in Manesar, Gurgaon. This is its first full turnkey project in India,” said Atsushi Horiba, Chairman, President and CEO, Horiba, who is visiting India to meet important customers. Horiba has also been awarded the contract to supply and set up Emission Test Laboratory complying with European Standards, Noise and Vibration Laboratory equipment for testing heavy duty vehicles and engine as well as the Drive line test Systems for the National Automotive Testing and R&D Infrastructure Project (NATRiP).

This is the largest and one of the most significant initiatives in India’s automotive sector so far, representing a unique joining of hands between the government, several state governments and Indian auto sector to create a state of the art Testing, Validation and R&D infrastructure in the country.

“Horiba’s market share in the emissions market is over 80 percent, says Dr Rajeev Gautam, managing director, HORIBA India.

Incidentally, Horiba will be taking part at the Automotive testing Expo 2012 that will be held at the Chennai Trade center.