BWI: Cooper Corporation Pvt. Ltd. sets up a Mega Project Engine Plant in Satara for Generators and Automobiles

Press release from Business Wire India
Source: Cooper Corporation Pvt. Ltd.
Saturday, December 18, 2010 02:23 PM IST (08:53 AM GMT)
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Cooper Corporation Pvt. Ltd. sets up a Mega Project Engine Plant in Satara for Generators and Automobiles
Engine Plant inaugurated by Shri. Jayant Patil, Min of Rural Development, Maharashtra

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Saturday, December 18, 2010 -- (Business Wire India) -- Cooper Corporation, a prominent global OEM supplier engaged in a variety of production processes has recently launched and announced the set up of a state-of-the-art engine manufacturing plant with an investment of Rs. 300 Crores at Satara in Maharashtra. Shri. Jayant Patil, Hon. Minister of Rural Development, Maharashtra, in the presence of various dignitaries including Shri. Hassan Mushrif, Hon. Minister of Labour, Maharashtra, Shri. Ramraje Naik Nimbalkar, Hon. Minister of Water Resources, Maharashtra and Shri Sunil Tatkare, Hon. Minister for Water Resources (excluding Krishna Valley), inaugurated this mega project plant recently. Decades of in-house research and technical collaboration with global partners Ricardo, UK have culminated in the launch of mega project engine plant for generators and automobiles.

The new mega project engine plant has the capacity to manufacture engines for power generators as well as automobiles. Cooper Corporation would immediately roll out their revolutionary power generator sets named "Cooper Eco Pack" from this plant and in due course plans to launch LCV's. The Government of Maharashtra has conferred the status of "Mega Project" to Cooper Corporation Pvt. Ltd. new engine plant at Satara, Maharashtra. This status will enable Cooper Corporation to avail various incentives from the Government of Maharashtra in due course of time. This engine plant has a total production capacity of 24000 engines per year.

Farrokh N. Cooper, Chairman and Managing Director highlighted the fact that the company is establishing this unit in Satara itself in order to support the company's corporate objective of contributing to the balanced growth of the town. Cooper Corporation has invested considerable resources to ensure highest standards in environment management. Farrokh N. Cooper, Chairman and Managing Director stated that "We are very proud of our rich tradition of being innovative and successful in rural Maharashtra and in an industry dominated by large multinational companies. We have always endeavoured to manufacture high quality world class products and to utilize cutting edge technology. Our growing list of satisfied, multinational customers across the globe is a testament to the quality standard of our products and our continuous commitment to our customers".

The engine is powered by Cooper 1.2L, CRDI engine; it entails an electronic engine management system and is designed in technical collaboration with Ricardo, UK. The engine is certainly the lowest fuel and oil consumption product in its class and is compliant with current and forthcoming emission regulations (Euro IV, US EPA Tier IV interim and CPCB Stage 2)

About Cooper Corporation

Ever since its inception that dates back to 1922, Cooper Corporation has played a pivotal role in the economic and social development of Satara. Due to the contribution of Cooper Corporation, the historic town of Satara has constantly witnessed a new wave of industrialization without losing its rich cultural heritage. Cooper Corporation's ceaseless commitment to quality, service and product innovation has consistently kept pace with the changing market needs worldwide. The company's rapid strides in the global market bear testimony to this fact. Cooper employs over 2000 people comprising engineers, quality control personnel, workmen and administrative staff recruited from the leading educational and technical institutions following a rigorous induction process that strikes a judicious blend of academic expertise and professional exposure. Over the years, the company has consistently invested in the latest state-of-the-art technology across 75 acres of land in Satara through the engagement of experienced consultants from the world over. The company has invested in 15 windmills and has set-up its own R & D unit to explore the possibilities of developing new products.

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