Minda Corporation joins hands with HCMF for automotive sunroof solutions
The joint venture will offer a full system solution ranging from design, development to manufacturing of sunroof for passenger vehicles.
Minda Corporation, the flagship company of Spark Minda, has entered into agreement for forming a Joint Venture (JV) with HSIN Chong Machinery Works Co. Ltd. (HCMF) from Taiwan, a leading global manufacturer of automotive Sunroof and closure systems. The partnership aims to provide cutting-edge technology backed by state-of-the-art manufacturing of sunroof and closure technology products for passenger cars by localisation in India.
The joint venture will offer a full system solution ranging from design, development to manufacturing of sunroof for passenger vehicles.
With changing consumer preferences for premiumisation the market for sunroof in India is expected to reach USD 500 - 600 million by 2030, the company stated.
Announcing the collaboration, Aakash Minda, Executive Director – Minda Corporation said, “This new venture is aligned with our vision to offer advanced products and technologies in the vehicle access space, particularly for passenger cars increasing the Content per vehicle. With the changing consumer preferences and increasing demand for premium features, the market for Sunroof and other advanced vehicle access products is expected to grow multi fold in the years to come. Our continuous focus to bring new and advanced technology products will lead the next phase of our growth. This collaboration will help Spark Minda stay at the forefront by offering localised solutions.”
Commenting on the JV, Hsi Chi Ming, CEO and President, HCMF said, “The Indian automobile industry is a rapidly growing market, driven by increasing affluence and the demand for premium products. HCMF is confident that this partnership will effectively channelise the complementary strengths of both organisations and establish a strong presence in the rapidly expanding sunroof and closure systems market in the country.”
HCMF, headquartered in Taiwan, was founded in 1961 by Mr. Hsi Chieh to provide cost competitive innovative products globally to its customers. The company is engaged in various products groups like Roof System, Comfort Closure System, Door and Closure Mechanical System, Seat System and Mechanical and Mechatronic System. The company operates via its 29 Sales, technical and manufacturing facilities spread globally.
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