An Intro to Saddles India
Saddles India's core business is the production of seat covers for different OEMs.
Critical to Saddles India is proximity to the customer, so our growth has accompanied the needs of the OEMs. This has resulted in the organisation being present in several countries and regions, while keeping our head office in Bangalore, India.
The development centres represented a leap ahead in terms of Saddles India's relationships with customers, allowing us to affirm ourselves more and more as a business partner which puts all its know-how to the service of the OEMs from the first stages of product development.
Our History
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1994-1995
We had our humble beginning in Bangalore with just 10 employees. Our business was direct to customer before we started supplying to OEMs accross India.
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1996-1997
Our First OEM Clients
Maruti, Tata, Johnson Control, Hyundai, Mahindra
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2004-2005
With almost double the number of employees, we could cater to more OEMs.
Clients:
Maruti, Tata Johnson Control, Ford, Fiat, Tata Motors
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2007-2008
Highlight in this year would be double the employee strength from previous year and opening of our Pune Unit.
Clients:
Maruti, Tata Johnson Control, Ford, Fiat, Tata Motors, Tatra Trucks
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2008-2009
UK Exports gets added to list of clients.
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2010-2011
With almost 3 times the previous strength, we became capable to serving more clients.
Clients:
Maruti, Tata Johnson Control, Ford, Fiat, Tata Motors, Tatra Trucks, Renault, Nissan, Toyota
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2012-2013
We open a Unit in Gurgaon to serve more OEMs.
Clients:
Maruti, Tata Johnson Control, Ford, Fiat, Tata Motors, Renault, Nissan, Toyota, Daimler, Volvo
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2013-2014
In order to keep up with the fast growing automobile market in India we open an other unit in Ahmedabad.
Clients
Maruti, Tata Johnson Control, Ford, Fiat, Tata Motors, Renault, Nissan, Toyota, Daimler, Volvo, 100% Ford OEM
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2015-2016
Today with over 900 employees, we cater to 95% automobile OEMs in India.
Clients:
Maruti, Tata Johnson Control, Ford, Fiat, Tata Motors, Renault, Nissan, Toyota, Daimler, Volvo, 100% Ford OEM, Toyota Boshuko, Europe Exports
Number of Units
Number of Employees
Ability to Cater to International Market
With 6 top class manufacturing units based in India, we are able to cater to customers across India, Europe and UAE.
Number of Employees
- Bangalore: 220+
- Gurgoan: 220
- Pune: 130
- Ahmedabad: 220
- Bangalore: 220+
- Chennai: 150
Total : 900+ Employees
Our Exclusive Machines
Durkopp Adler
Air Bag Machine
Durkopp Adler D33703
Gathering Machine
Gerber Cutter Z7
Fabric cutting machine
AEFFE AF 600
Perforating machine
Mitsubishi PLK - G6030
Pattern sewing machine
Taurus II
Leather cutting machine
Veit
Fusing Machine
Tajima
Embroidery stitching machine
Quality
Our daily motivation is the production of top-quality seat covers. One of our key objectives is to exceed the expectations of our automotive premium customers.
At Saddles India we are continuously working on optimising our products as well as our production processes. Our facilities are certified according to the highest standards of ISO TS 16949.
The protection of the environment is another key target of our corporate philosophy at Saddles India . Today it is an integral part of the management philosophy of all the corporate departments as well as the Indian production teams. Our headquarters and all our are now preparing for according to ISO 14001.
With a QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM to TS 16949 requirements and ISO 14001 environmental standard, SADDLES INDIA manufactures components and assemblies for the OEM Automotive Industry.
These standards are building blocks in the company's pursuit of quality and excellence. In its quest for world class status, the company has embarked upon a strategy to move away from a Defects Detection philosophy to Defect Prevention. Team building and shop floor empowerment is the key to this change in culture throughout the entire business.
MD's Message
It gives me immense pleasure introducing “Saddles India” as the leading Car Seat Cover manufacturer in India specialising in Design, Customisation, Development, Mass production and exclusive Manufacturing.
With a dedicated and highly experienced Management team leading the Production, Saddles India has had a proven Track record of honouring its commitments whether with regards to Quality or Delivery.
We are now positioning ourselves to provide the same quality of craftsmanship and personalised interface that we are known for in India, across the Globe. We already have a strong presence in Europe as well as in the Middle East and we aim to set new benchmarks in the Automobile Seat & Accessories Industry and become the front runners across the World.
The twin mottos that drives us is Commitment to Excellence and Deliverability, and our best Awards are the satisfaction of our Customers.
Ajith Padival, Managing Director