The
company was initially set up as Sona Somic Components
Limited in the year 1995, a joint venture with Somic
Ishikawa of Japan. In 1998, Lemforder Metallwaren
picked up an equity stake in this company and the company
expanded into Sona Somic Lemforder Components Limited
(SSL). This tie-up has expanded the product base of
this company as it can now cater to both the Japanese
and European customers.
SSL is a leading manufacturer of ball joints
for steering systems and suspension components in
the country. Its products are used in passenger cars,
jeeps and light commercial vehicles. The company's major
customers are Sona Koyo Steering, Maruti -Suzuki, Honda,
Toyota, M&M.
The SSL plant has the latest state of the art equipment
and its production method is based on the lean production
system known as 'Toyota Production System' (TPS),
learnt from its Japanese partner. Highly effective elements
of TPS, like Just-In-Time, Kaizen, one piece at
a time and Participative Management are being utilized
to maximize effectiveness and efficiency. The company
is using the combination of the latest technology and
a well-planned, well-executed production system to produce
products of better quality standards and to also target
other major entrants in the automobile sector.
The increasing focus on innovative management and production
techniques will take the company ahead of competition
and closer to customers, with products being
produced in tune with the changing trends of the market
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