Sandhar Technologies Ltd has entered into a technical collaboration with Whetron Electronics (SUZHOU) CO. Ltd. recently to supply rear parking sensors, cameras, automatic parking, digital video recorders, warning systems, blind spot detection, anti- theft systems, tyre pressure monitoring, control modules, radars, head-up-display, USB chargers, battery management system, auto lighting etc. to the Indian automotive OEM’s.
Speaking on the occasion Mr Jayant Davar, Founder, Co-Chairman & Managing Director of Sandhar Technologies limited said: “The increased focus on safety and comfort of drivers and passengers, the much anticipated regulatory changes makes it imperative for us to be prepared to serve our customers with the latest technology products. Moreover the passenger vehicle sales are expected to touch the 5 million mark by 2020 making this product category an attractive business proposition. By aligning with one of the best players in the field Whetron, we are ensured of the best technology”.
Founded in 1985, the Sandhar Group is a fast growing auto component major with over 6500 employees, 34 manufacturing plants, subsidiaries in Spain, Mexico and Poland. Sandhar manufactures lock kits, mirrors, handles, latches, hinges, stamped and tubular components, plastic injected components, zinc and aluminium pressure die castings, relays, fuel level senders, operator cabins, canopies, housings, panels, switchboards, control cabinets, molds, dies and structural parts for Off-Highway vehicles. It also supplies steel wheel rims and assemblies, handle bars, clutch and brake panels to the two wheeler manufacturers.
Whetron Group, established in 1982 in Taiwan, with manufacturing bases in Taiwan, China and Thailand ; R & D Centres in Taiwan, China, Japan and Thailand, is a leading supplier in automotive electronics and a global supplier to many of the vehicle manufacturers around the world like Honda, Renault, Suzuki, Toyota, Hyundai, Mitsubishi Yamaha, Piaggio, PSA etc. for some of its products.