TATA AutoComp and Skoda Group announce partnership

25 Aug 2023 CW Team

TATA AutoComp specialises in producing diverse components, systems, and assemblies for a wide range of vehicles, including passenger and commercial automobiles, two and three-wheelers, as well as agricultural and off-road machinery. Their clientele includes domestic and international automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and Tier 1 suppliers.

The agreement with the Skoda Group establishes the groundwork for a strategic joint venture that aims to manufacture components for the growing Indian railway and public mobility markets. TATA AutoComp stated that this partnership with Skoda Group would bolster its presence by introducing advanced electrical equipment and components into the Indian Railway, metro, and bus markets. Arvind Goel, Chairman of Tata AutoComp, emphasised the significance of this collaboration in expanding their offerings.

Simultaneously, the Skoda Group aims to leverage its partnership with TATA AutoComp to tap into India's potential, fostering mutual benefits and hastening business growth. The Skoda Group's overarching business strategy involves strengthening its international position and expanding beyond Europe. Petr Novotn, President of components and bus mobility at the Skoda Group, highlighted India's promising prospects, skilled workforce, and market demand as a perfect match for their global growth strategy.

In unison, these two partners will explore fresh opportunities and devise innovative solutions to cater to the evolving requirements of the Indian railway industry, Novotn added.

On a recent Wednesday, TATA AutoComp Systems announced the signing of an initial agreement with the Skoda Group, marking the beginning of a strategic partnership. This collaboration aims to jointly manufacture components catering to the rail, metro, and bus segments. TATA AutoComp, recognised for its involvement in supplying systems and parts for electric vehicles, envisions that this alliance with the Skoda Group will enhance its influence by introducing cutting-edge electrical equipment and components across these three segments.TATA AutoComp specialises in producing diverse components, systems, and assemblies for a wide range of vehicles, including passenger and commercial automobiles, two and three-wheelers, as well as agricultural and off-road machinery. Their clientele includes domestic and international automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and Tier 1 suppliers.The agreement with the Skoda Group establishes the groundwork for a strategic joint venture that aims to manufacture components for the growing Indian railway and public mobility markets. TATA AutoComp stated that this partnership with Skoda Group would bolster its presence by introducing advanced electrical equipment and components into the Indian Railway, metro, and bus markets. Arvind Goel, Chairman of Tata AutoComp, emphasised the significance of this collaboration in expanding their offerings.Simultaneously, the Skoda Group aims to leverage its partnership with TATA AutoComp to tap into India's potential, fostering mutual benefits and hastening business growth. The Skoda Group's overarching business strategy involves strengthening its international position and expanding beyond Europe. Petr Novotn, President of components and bus mobility at the Skoda Group, highlighted India's promising prospects, skilled workforce, and market demand as a perfect match for their global growth strategy.In unison, these two partners will explore fresh opportunities and devise innovative solutions to cater to the evolving requirements of the Indian railway industry, Novotn added.

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