TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. announced that its joint venture Rane TRW Steering Systems Limited in India has expanded to manufacture TRW airbags and the latest generation of seat belt systems.
Frank Mueller, vice president and general manager for TRW Occupant Safety Systems said in a press statement, "India is a very important market for TRW and we look forward to our continued partnership with Rane to manufacture a broader range of advanced technologies that help to protect drivers and occupants there. As a global leader in safety, we are committed to providing affordable safety for all drivers and in all regions – to deliver the safety everyone deserves.
"The investment further strengthens RTSSL's position in providing state of the art occupant safety solutions to its customers and is a proactive step for enhancing vehicle safety in this market."
RTSSL is applying TRW's global manufacturing standards to produce driver and passenger airbags and seat belts at the facility and will make around 320,000 units per annum initially, with an increase in manufacturing capacity to approximately 810,000 units in the coming three to five years.
RTSSL is a 50:50 joint venture with the Rane Group based in Singaperumal Koil near Chennai. Since 1962, TRW has had a presence in India through its Brakes India Limited joint venture with another third party. It has continued to establish further partnerships to offer a full range of safety products and now supports 10 manufacturing locations.
Source: TRW / Picture for representation purpose only: Picture of TRW overseas plant
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