On the occasion of 43rd National Safety Day Celebrations on 4th March 2014 at Bellary, the Karnataka State Safety Institute (R) (Department of Factories & Boilers) and the National Safety Council, Karnataka Chapter, Bangalore had conducted an award ceremony this year, where in Mr. Nagaraja K.T, from Hoskote Plant won the “Second Best Safe Worker Award “under Best Safe Worker in Large Scale Industries category. The award was presented by honorable Minister of Labor Govt. of Karnataka.

Every year, the Department is actively involved in propagating the occupational safety and health in the registered factories, wherein every time on the occasion of National Safety Day, the department organizes various activities to propagate occupational safety. This is the third consecutive year Indo-MIM winning such awards.

Indo-MIM received an award for Best Exporter- Gold for the year 2011-12 and 2012-13 in Bangalore Rural -District category on 21st February 2014. Organised by Visvesvaraya Trade Promotion Centre (VTPC), the award was presented by Shri Prakash B. Hukkeri, Honorable Minister for Small Scale Industries Muzrai & Sugar to Mr. Anand SK and Mr. Manjunath H of Indo-MIM. Karnataka Chief Minister Mr. Siddaramaiah was the chief guest along with Mr. Anup Pujari, DGFT Delhi; who was the guest of honor at the prestigious occasion.

Karnataka Government had introduced the State Award for best performance in exports in 1992-93 as one of the important steps towards recognizing the efforts of exporters wherein Visvesvaraya Trade Promotion Centre is the nodal agency for selecting and conferring the awards to the companies for their outstanding performance. These awards are an annual event which is aimed at encouraging exporters who have excelled in exporting their products. These awards play an important role in infusing a spirit of healthy competition amongst the industries & exporters of the State to achieve greater export performance.

Indo-MIM had earlier won the award in the same category in 2009-10 & 2010-11 for their outstanding performance towards exporting the products

Indo-US MIM Tec. Pvt. Ltd., global leader in supplying precision-engineered products using Metal Injection Molding (MIM) as the core manufacturing technology has recently added another certification to their credit.

Standard AS 9100 Rev.C, which is designed to be used by firms in the aviation and space industries and can be applied throughout the supply chain was credited to Indo-US MIM Tec. Pvt. Ltd early September this year for their achievements industries and can be applied throughout the supply chain was credited to Indo-US MIM Tec. Pvt. Ltd early September this year for their achievements. Quality Certification Body UL DQS India Managing Director & CEO, Dr. K. Murugan visited the plant at Hoskote and presented the certification to Mr. Krishna Chivukula Jr., CEO and Mr. Sai Krishna, Quality Head.

Indo-MIM QMS team set a record by achieving the certification in a short span of two months against the standard lead time of nine-twelve months slated by Industrial Experts and Consultants and at the same time received the certification from UL DQS within three days against the standard lead time of 30 days.

On receiving the certification, Mr. Sai Krishna, Quality Head said, “ We are glad to receive this certification from UL DQS. Since we had established our Quality Management System meeting the AS9100 Rec. C standard requirements, so it’s a pleasure to get recognized for our achievement from UL DQS at this platform. Presently this certification is for the Aviation requirements from the customers and it is definitely a feather in the cap of Indo-MIM”

AS 9100 Rev. C standard is designed to be used by firms in the aviation, and space industries and is intended for use by organizations that design, develop and produce aviation and space products

UL DQS India is the Indian Operation of UL DQS, which is a merger of UL Inc of USA and DQS of Germany, with over 47000 certified sites and presence in more than 100 countries globally. UL DQS India is head-quartered out of Bangalore having presence with offices and auditors across India.

Indo-US MIM, leaders in precision-engineered products using Metal Injection Molding as the core manufacturing technology, received an award of distinction from the Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF) at its annual Powder Metallurgy Design Excellence Awards held at Chicago, Illinois on June 26th 2013. In the automotive engine design category, Indo-US MIM received the award for MPIF 2013 PM Design Excellence Awards for the “Threaded Port, Metal Support Ring Sensing element, the tool holder assembly, and the gear segment”.

Threaded Port and the Metal Support Ring Sensing element application is estimated to save the customer 50% over the cost of fabrication using alternate technologies. Tool holder assembly which incorporates two MIM parts—a tool holder and a grip-spring tensioning part—goes into a woodworking tool for fine-detail carving. The MIM design contributes to a LEAN operation for the customer by substantially reducing lead time through the elimination of many processing steps. The fuel-control gear segment goes into a fuel-control device that regulates the entry of fuel into the engine. Converted from a machined part, the gear segment is fabricated via MIM from a low-alloy steel at a savings of 80% over the previous method. The fabricator delivers nearly three million pieces annually to the customer.

This is the second award after 2011 for the innovative and efficient designs developed by the designers. MPIF’s Design Excellence Awards recognize designs emphasizing the improved net shape, precision, innovative fabrication methods, production efficiency, sustainability contributions, and manufacturing cost reduction capable with powder metal technology and Indo-US MIM has been fortunate to be recognized globally through this platform.

Indo-MIM has received the coveted NADCAP certification in accordance with SAE aerospace Standard AS 7003, for Non Destructive Testing. This is an important milestone in industry as Indo-MIM joins the league of the one of the few companies that has both these important certifications under one roof.

Considering the exclusive focus that India is giving on aviation industry business development and setting up of infrastructure for it, this step from Indo-MIM has been considered very significant in view of the future business scenario.

Indo MIM has received the Export Excellence Award-Silver Shield for Star Performer as Large Enterprises from EEPCINDIA (Engineering Export Promotion Council) consecutive for the 2nd year. The award has been received by Mr. Aswatha Srinivas Asst Manager-Finance from Dr. M.M. Pallam Raju Hon’able Minister of State for Defence Govt. of India on 27.07.2012 at Hyderabad.

EEPCINDIA is continued to honor the exporters those who have done the best in their respective export arena.

At the FKCCI Annual Awards ceremony held recently, Indo-MIM won the “Best Manufacturer Export” Award in the large category.

The award was received by Mr. Shiva Shankar and Anita Sequeira of Indo-MIM from Mr. Murgesh R. Nirani, Minister of Large and Medium Scale Industries, Government of Karnataka on 22.06.2012 at Bangalore.The Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FKCCI) is a 96-year-old trade body in Karnataka, representing the interests of over 2500 members from the industry, trade and services sectors. FKCCI also has nearly 140 local and district-level chambers and industry associations as affiliate members.

This annual event was first instituted in 2006, to recognize and reward the achievements of exporters in Karnataka. The criteria for award nomination includes FOB value of exports, Net foreign exchange earnings, percentage growth over the previous year, products / services exported and destination.

Indo-MIM has received the Export Award for the Best Exporter – Gold for the year 2009-2010 & 2010-2011 in District Category of Bangalore Rural from VITC, Bangalore.

The award was received by Mr. Balasubramanian and Venkatesh Bairy of Indo-MIM from Mr. Murgesh R. Nirani, Minister of Large and Medium Scale Industries, Government of Karnataka on 21.03.2012 at Bangalore.

The Visvesvaraya Industrial Trade Centre is the designated Nodal Agency of the state for promotion of International Trade from Karnataka, registered under the Karnataka Societies Act. It is supervised and regulated by an autonomous body constituted by the Government of Karnataka. VITC has been operational since 1965 under the aegis of Department of Industries & Commerce. VITC is named after Chief architect of modern Karnataka, Bharat Ratna Late Sir M.Visvesvaraya, who was instrumental in the industrialization of the state

Karnataka State Safety Institute, Department of factories, boilers, Industrial safety and health, Karmika Bhavan , Bengaluru, conducts a STATE LEVEL BEST SAFETY WORKER competition every year for all the manufacturing industries in all sectors by dividing them into various categories like, mega scale, large scale, medium scale and small scale.

The crown of safety decorated M/s Indo-US MIM Tec Pvt Ltd, Hoskote, Bangalore on 4th March 2012 – 41st National safety day, by it winning the STATE LEVEL 1ST PRIZE FOR THE BEST SAFETY WORKER in the Medium Scale Industry category. The prize was distributed by Sri B N Bache Gowda, the honorable Minister for Labour & Sericulture, Government of Karnataka.

Mr.RAMPRASAD.K (third from left) of Indo-US MIM Tec Pvt Ltd, Bangalore receiving the State level 1st prize for the Best Safety Worker – Medium Scale Industry, from Sri B N Bache Gowda, Honorable Minister for Labour & Sericulture, Government of Karnataka on the occasion of 41st National Safety Day Celebration held on 4th March 2012.

Indo-MIM has received the Export Award for Star Performer- Silver Shield in the category of Large Enterprise from EEPCINDIA Southern Region Chennai. The award was received by Mr. Venkatesh Bairy of Indo-MIM from the Governor of Tamil Nadu Dr. K. Rosaiah on 06.12.2011 at Chennai.

EEPC India aggressively pursues a number of activities & services for its exporting community, its members & the potential overseas buyers with a two-point objective of facilitating exports of Indian engineering products & services to the global market and to provide the overseas buyers true value.

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Gowri Precision Investment Castings, a unit of Indo-MIM, has been recommended for registration to AS9100 Rev C requirements by UL DQS Inc on 26th May 2011.

AS9100 Rev C certification is widely used throughout the aerospace supply chain including design and manufacture of critical parts, by various manufacturing methods and processes. This certification aims to enhance customer satisfaction through continual effective quality and process management. It helps in giving an assurance of conformity to customer and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.

By getting this certification, Gowri is committed to have the best in the industry practices, improving process consistency and stability in addition to providing value for money to customers in Aviation, Space and Other industries.

Gowri has also secured the ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certification and plans to go for TS 16949 very soon.

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Gowri Precision Investment Castings, a unit of Indo-MIM, has been recommended for registration to AS9100 Rev C requirements by UL DQS Inc on 26th May 2011.

AS9100 Rev C certification is widely used throughout the aerospace supply chain including design and manufacture of critical parts, by various manufacturing methods and processes. This certification aims to enhance customer satisfaction through continual effective quality and process management. It helps in giving an assurance of conformity to customer and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.

By getting this certification, Gowri is committed to have the best in the industry practices, improving process consistency and stability in addition to providing value for money to customers in Aviation, Space and Other industries.

Gowri has also secured the ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certification and plans to go for TS 16949 very soon.

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At the FKCCI Annual Awards ceremony held recently, Indo-MIM won the “Best Manufacturer Export” Award in the large category. The award was received by Mr. Balasubramanian, Director, Indo-MIM.

The Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FKCCI) is a 95-year-old trade body in Karnataka, representing the interests of over 2500 members from the industry, trade and services sectors. FKCCI also has nearly 140 local and district-level chambers and industry associations as affiliate members.

This annual event was first instituted in 2006, to recognize and reward the achievements of exporters in Karnataka. The criteria for award nomination includes FOB value of exports, Net foreign exchange earnings, percentage growth over the previous year, products / services exported and destination markets.

This year, at the MPIF Design Excellence Awards, Indo-MIM emerged a clear winner in the Hand Tools/ Recreation category.

Design innovation, superior engineering properties, high end-market visibility and sustainability distinguish the winners at these awards. Sponsored by the Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF), the awards were presented at New Jersey, USA during the 2011 International Conference on Powder Metallurgy & Particulate (PowderMet2011).

Award winning profile
Indo-MIM’s award-winning component was a 17-4PH stainless steel hammer used in a Leatherman Tool Group

A product of Indo-MIM’s metal injection molding process, the intricately complex part performs five of the MUT’s 27 functions. It is formed to a density of 7.5 g/cm3 and has an ultimate tensile strength of 175,000 psi, yield strength of 158,000 psi, heat-treated 35–40 HRC hardness, and a minimum 6% elongation. Secondary operations include threading two tapped holes, age hardening and glass-bead blasting, and an optional blackening treatment performed by Leatherman.

For its entry at the recently-held International Hardware Show in Las Vegas, Indo-MIM won the best stall award in the highly competitive category of “10×20′ or smaller”. BOSS is a new awards program designed to showcase exhibit design and fabrication at premier trade shows across the United States.

Gowri Precision Investment Castings, a unit of Indo-MIM, has begun the commercial production in Feb. 2010. With a production facility of about 30,000 sq. ft., this state-of-the-art plant is equipped with machinery from world’s reputed manufacturers located in USA, Canada, Australia and India. Its current capabilities include producing precision investment castings in:

• 10 gms to 5 kgs weight
• Carbon, low alloy and tool steels
• Stainless steel in 400, 300 series as well as precipitation hardened steels
• Nickel and cobalt based alloys

Gowri uses waxes and shell materials from world’s reputed manufacturers to produce internally sound castings and high quality surface finish. It manufactures precision investment castings, provides finishing and heat treating the castings to make them ready-for-use. It is currently serving customers located in USA, Germany, Belgium and Turkey.
Gowri envisions becoming a leading manufacturer of precision investment castings in ready-to-assemble condition for various market segments including the aerospace and industrial gas turbine (IGT) industries. After establishing leadership in commercial castings market, Gowri will expand to become a major supplier of vacuum casting in titanium and super alloys.