WCA November 2024

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Winoa opens its first shot-peening site in India

equipped with the latest shot-peening technologies to meet high standards for automotive and aerospace components. The site also provides training solutions through a full range of technical courses. Winoa is committed to hiring local talent, creating new jobs in the Pune region: this initiative supports the local economy and provides opportunities for skills development within the community. Ramesh Krishnan, CEO of Winoa, com- mented, “I am very proud to take part in Winoa-2Effe shot-peening centre’s opening, in Pune, alongside our valuable local partners, vendors and customers. India has always been a major market for us, and I’m convinced that this state of-the-art facility will be a key leverage to pursue our commitment to delivering

Winoa-2Effe Pvt Ltd, a joint venture combining two companies involved in shot-peening media and services, has opened its first dedicated shot-peening facility in India. The new infrastructure is strategically located in Pune – the centre of India’s premier automotive manufacturing cluster. Following a year of construction, the new 15,000-square-foot facility has started operation, using the latest technologies to deliver shot peening to meet clients’ high standards. Present in India for over 30 years, Winoa confirms its market position by investing, based on the trust of key clients and the growth of the Indian market. The Pune location ensures proximity and accessibility to major clients, suppliers and partners. The facility is

The Winoa-2Effe opening ceremony

excellence, high quality and best-in class services for our clients. Investing in such an infrastructure for Winoa is a perfect illustration of our strategy as a world leader in surface preparation technologies: design key partnerships to bring the best know-how, showcase our expertise in targeted markets and develop local teams to better serve our clients, everywhere we operate.” Winoa www.winoa.com 2Effe Engineering Srl https://2effe.com

Polymer compound manufacturer Ddev Plastiks Industries Ltd (DPIL – Ddev Group) came into existence upon the demerger of Kkalpana Industries (India) Ltd. Having inherited the compounding business of Kkalpana Industries, group flagship company DPIL continues to provide a diversified portfolio of products, from PVC compounds for building wires, power cable insulation and sheathing to speciality compounds such as flexible grades, and oil-resistant and RoHS grades. The company manufactures and supplies XLPE compounds for low voltage, medium voltage and high voltage applications.

As well as supplying the Indian market, Ddev Group exports to users in more than 50 overseas destinations. With pe riodic investment in R&D and manufac turing facilities, the company can meet customers’ varied requirements. Ddev Plastiks Industries Ltd www.ddevgroup.in

Campaign urges consumers to choose safe wires RR Kabel Ltd has launched a promotional campaign starring Bollywood star Akshay Kumar. The campaign showcases the company’s ongoing efforts to promote safety and awareness, and highlights the importance of choosing high-quality wires for the safety of homes and families. walls themselves. Featuring RR Kabel’s Firex LS0H-EBXL (low-smoke, zero halogen) wires, the campaign highlights the often-overlooked dangers of toxic smoke emitted by regular PVC wires during a fire, which can be even more deadly than the fire itself.

right quality wires for your homes. We want to dispel the myth that fire alone is the main danger during an outbreak. In reality, it’s the toxic smoke that poses the greatest threat to life. At RR Kabel, safety has always been our priority, and we continue to innovate to ensure our products meet the highest standards of protection.” RR Kabel Ltd https://rrglobal.com

Shreegopal Kabra, managing director at RR Kabel, commented, “Our goal with this campaign is to raise awareness about the critical need for choosing the

The new advert delivers a powerful message: that the wires behind the walls of our homes are as crucial as the

Non-ferrous metal alloys, rods and wires

With 25 years in the business, Sommet Group, based in Nashik, India, is a manufacturer and exporter of an extensive range of non-ferrous metal alloys, rods and wires. The company manufactures zinc and zinc alloy wires and rods, copper wires, brass wires, phosphorous bronze wires, and EDM wire in round and flat specifications. It regularly exports wires to Europe and Asia. Sommet Group www.sommetindia.com

Sommet products include bunched and braided wires

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