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MOTORINDIA
l March 2012
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Texspin Bearings Ltd., founded
by Mr. C.M. Makwana, started op-
erations in a small closed shed in
1961. Since then, the company has
grown to become one of the most
preferred automotive solution pro-
viders not only in India but also
across the globe. The company was
started with a vision of improving
engineering and infrastructure in
the small town of Ranpur in Gu-
jarat. Now, with close to 1,000 em-
ployees, Texspin has expanded its
boundaries of Ranpur, giving the
unheard of town a prominent place
on the Indian map.
At a time when even pins and
bolts were not locally available, the
company’s founder had the determi-
nation, apart from technical know-
how, to develop machines and
manufacture bearings with them.
Continuing the dedicated work, Mr.
Bhupendra Makwana and his sons,
Mr. Dipen and Mr. Vishal, have
been meticulous in their efforts to
provide innovative solutions to cus-
tomers.
Texpsin’s product range cov-
ers bearings for clutch, transmis-
sion, steering and suspension sys-
tems. Self-centering clutch release
bearing, zero-clearance bearing,
concentric slave cylinder, kingpin
bearing, steering bearings, synchro
ring and detent pins are some of the
key products made by the company
which is confident that its products
are of fit-and-forget type and have
given excellent results to customers.
A supplier to all major OEMs
in India, Texspin enjoys a single-
source status for products such as
kingpin bearings and clutch bear-
ings. The zero-clearance bearing
which was being manufactured
only in Germany and France over
the years is now being developed
at Texspin’s facility in Ranpur. The
niche product is used in 80 per cent
of European vehicles and 60-70 per
cent of American vehicles.
The company feels that the tech-
nology involved in developing the
particular product is highly com-
plicated with many specifications
which are very difficult to be met. It
is indeed a remarkable achievement
that an Indian company has scaled
such heights in technology.
The company has supplied its
products to many OEMs who have
tested and validated them, and se-
rial supplies have already started. Its
customers are much satisfied with
the products. This encourages the
company to provide more to them
as a dedicated solution partner. It is
also actively involved in spreading
awareness about the new products
through various programmes and
presentations, in order to make its
customers appreciate the benefits of
using the newly developed products.
The company’s state-of-the-art fa-
cility at Ranpur has a product devel-
opment centre, a world-class R&D
centre and a machine and tool de-
velopment centre. The highlight of
the plant is the testing and validation
centre where all products are tested
and validated before despatch. It is
this centre that has taken Texspin
Component zone
“We have come across all
stages of evolution of a
bearing over the last 50
years. We have people who
are technically skilled and
highly dedicated employ-
ees who are an asset to the
company. Our vision is to
become a Rs. 1,000-crore
company within the next 5
to 10 years.”
– Mr. Dipen Makwana, Director -
Business Development.