1. Company Profile
History:
From a modest beginning in 1972, to one of the India's largest integrated manufacturers
of Pistons, Pins, Rings and Engine Valves, the history of SPR is a story of grit and
determination. It is a story of placing customer first, long-term partnerships with global
technology leaders, continuous investment in modern manufacturing practices,
relentless pursuit of quality and investment in the development of people. SPR employs
4000+ skilled employees, has an annual turnover of approx. US$176 million and has
recently set up a second, most modern new Plant at Pathredi, next to Bhiwadi Industrial
Area (Rajasthan), about 60 kms from Delhi, to expand capacity and to offer the latest
technological products to all customers in India and abroad.
SPR's people practices are considered the benchmark in
the industry and have enabled SPR to grow faster than any of its competitors .
VISION:
World Class Company, Preferred by World Class Customers
Motivated, Dedicated and System Oriented Employees
Safe and Healthy Work Place.
MISSION:
Sales & Profit Growth/Leadership

2. Strong Relationship with Collaborators
Preferred OE Supplier
Employee Development
Superior Returns to Stakeholders
Care for Environment and Society
Milestones:
1972
Year of Incorporation
Sales Turnover - Rs. 3 Million
Technical Collaboration with Kolbenschmidt, Germany
1978
Technical Collaboration with Riken Corporation, Japan
1989
Technical Collaboration with Honda Foundry, Japan
1993
Sales Turnover of Rs. 500 Million
Technical Collaboration with Fuji Oozx, Japan
Commencement of Engine Valves manufacturing
1994
Received ISO 9001 Certificate from TUV, Germany
1995
Start of manufacturing - Steel Rings
1996
Sales Turnover of Rs. 1000 Million
1999
Received QS 9000 Certificate from TUV, Germany
2001
Received ISO 14001 Certificate from DNV, Netherland
Achieved production of 2 Million Rings per month - Dec 2000
Sales Turnover of Rs. 2000 Million
2003
Received OHSAS 18001 Certificate from DNV, Netherland
Received ISO TS 16949 Certificate TUV, Germany
2004
Received TPM Excellence Award from JIPM, Japan
Sales Turnover of Rs. 3000 Million
2006
Established three new piston machining lines to meet the requirement from Global
OEMs (Ford, Renunlt etc.)
Achieved production of 1 Milloin Engine Valves - September 2005
2007

3. Received TPM Special Award from JIPM, Japan (First Indian Company in its category
to achieve both TPM awards)
Sales Turnover of Rs. 5000 Million
2008
Received Q1 Certification from Ford Motors
Recognition of In-house R&D Centre by DSIR (Dept. of Scientific & Industrial
Research), Govt. of India
Start of manufacturing - IP Rings (Ion Plated)
Achieved production of 1 Million Pistons per month - January 2008
Achieved production of 5 Million Rings per month - February 2008
2009
Start of manufacturing large dia Engine Valves for Railways and off-road vehicles
2010
Sales Turnover of Rs. 7500 Million
SPR becomes the largest manufacturer of Piston Rings in India
Start of manufacturing - CPC Rings (Composite Plating of Chrome)
Achieved production of 2 Million Engine Valves per month - July 2009
2011
Start of production at Pathredi Plant
Collaborations:
KOLBENSCHMIDT AG, founded in 1910, is part of the Rhinemetal Group, Germany. It
is one of the world's largest manufacturers of pistons. They have production facilities
around the world producing Pistons with diameter range upto 620 mm. Their products
are exported to over 120 countries around the world.

4. HONDA Foundry, Japan, founded in 1963 is a wholly owned subsidiary of Honda
Motors, Japan. It has a fully automatic Piston casting plant and they also manufactures
Intake Manifolds, Cylinder Heads and intricate aluminum castings.
Riken Corporation, established in 1927, is the undisputed world leader in steel Piston
Rings. It also holds more than 50% market share of overall Piston Ring market within
Japan. Piston Rings are produced within diameter range of 20 mm to 3100 mm.
Besides Piston Rings, they also manufacture Cam Shafts, Knuckles, Valve Seats,
Piston Inserts, Pre-combustion Chambers, Rocker Arms, Tappets etc.
Fuji Oozx is the largest Engine Valve manufacturer in Japan. They have multiple
production facilities including fully automatic state-of-the-art plant.
They have joint ventures in Thailand, South Korea, Taiwan and the Peoples' Republic of
China.
Awards and achievements:
TPM Excellence Award in 2004
TPM Special Award in 2007
SPR supplies products to almost all the OEMs within India. The company has received
many awards from various OEMs for Technology, Quality, Best Vendor, Development
support etc. (Awards received from Ashok Leyland, Bajaj Auto, Cummins, Honda Motor

5. Cycles & Scooters, Honda SIEL Cars, Kirloskar, Maruti Suzuki, Tata Cummins, Tata
Motors, WABCO etc.)
Recognition by DSIR (Dept. of Scientific & Industrial Research- Government of India) for
"IN HOUSE R & D".
"BEST FOUNDRY AWARD" from Institute of Indian Foundry Men & World Foundry Men
Organization.
Awards from Engineering Export Promotion Council of India - "Star Performer - Engine
Parts".
SPR has received following awards from Automotive Component Manufacturers
Association of India (ACMA)
Excellence in Technology
Excellence in Exports
Manufacturing Excellence
Quality
Productivity
Quality Award "Bronze" presented to Shriram Pistons & Rings Ltd., Delhi
Quality Award "Bronze" presented to Shriram Pistons & Rings Ltd., Chakan
Awarded by Cummins at India ABO Supplier Conference 2013 for Best Initiative on
Sustainability to Shriram Pistons & Rings Ltd.

6. Award from Maruti-Suzuki for Overall Performance- Silver - 2013
Special Award for TPM Achievement
(JIPM, Japan)
Best Supplier- Technology
(Cummmins)
Outstanding QCLDM Performance in Engine Proprietary Category (Ashok Leyland)

7. Superior Performance in Technology Application
(Bajaj Auto)
Overall Performance (Maruti Suzuki)
Gold Award for
Quality (HONDA)
Award for Star Performer (EEPC)

8. ACMA Award for Excellence in Technology
Vendor Performance Award from Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. January 2012
VE Commercial Vehicles
A Volvo Group and Eicher Motors Joint Venture
Supplier Conference 2012 Proprietary Award for Outstanding Contribution to Supply
Chain Management
Shriram Pistons & Rings Ltd. 02 March 2012

9. Good Quality Performance Award from Wabco India 2012
Performance Award from Honda Siel Power Products 2012
Award for Overall Contribution towards Supply for Global Operations from Renault
Nissan India 2011 - 2012
Hero MotoCorp Limited acknowledge M/s Shriram Pistons & Rings Ltd. for commendable
performance in 2nd Consecutive Year 2011-12 in Green Vendor Development Program
Human Resource Initiatives Award presented to Shriram Pistons & Rings Limited by
Maruti Suzuki at Maruti Suzuki Vendor Conference, May 2011

10. Award for Export Excellence (Northern Region) 2009-10 to Shriram Pistons & Rings Ltd.
from EEPC India for their outstanding contribution to Engineering Exports in Product
Group of Engines and Turbines and Parts
Award for Export Excellence (Northern Region) 2010-11 to Shriram Pistons & Rings Ltd.
from EEPC India for their outstanding contribution to Engineering Exports in Product
Group of Engines and Turbines and Parts
Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. honors Shriram Pistons & Rings with Vendor
Performance Award in Quality in recognition of sincere efforts and superior performance

11. Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. awards Shriram Pistons & Rings Ltd. for
Grand Award for QCDDM 2012TPM Excellence Award in 2004
TPM Special Award in 2007
SPR supplies products to almost all the OEMs within India. The company has received many
awards from various OEMs for Technology, Quality, Best Vendor, Development support etc.
(Awards received from Ashok Leyland, Bajaj Auto, Cummins, Honda Motor Cycles & Scooters,
Honda SIEL Cars, Kirloskar, Maruti Suzuki, Tata Cummins, Tata Motors, WABCO etc.)
Recognition by DSIR (Dept. of Scientific & Industrial Research- Government of India) for "IN
HOUSE R & D".
"BEST FOUNDRY AWARD" from Institute of Indian Foundry Men & World Foundry Men
Organization.
Awards from Engineering Export Promotion Council of India - "Star Performer - Engine Parts".
SPR has received following awards from Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of
India (ACMA)
Excellence in Technology
Excellence in Exports
Manufacturing Excellence
Quality
Productivity
Quality Award "Bronze" presented to Shriram Pistons & Rings Ltd., Delhi

12. Quality Award "Bronze" presented to Shriram Pistons & Rings Ltd., Chakan
Awarded by Cummins at India ABO Supplier Conference 2013 for Best Initiative on
Sustainability to Shriram Pistons & Rings Ltd.
Award from Maruti-Suzuki for Overall Performance- Silver - 2013

13. Special Award for TPM Achievement
(JIPM, Japan)
Best Supplier- Technology
(Cummmins)
Outstanding QCLDM Performance in Engine Proprietary Category (Ashok Leyland)
Superior Performance in Technology Application
(Bajaj Auto)

14. Overall Performance (Maruti Suzuki)
Gold Award for
Quality (HONDA)
Award for Star Performer (EEPC)
ACMA Award for Excellence in Technology

15. Board of directors:
Shri Pradeep Dinodia - Chairman
Shri Hari S. Bhartia
Shri Horst Binnig
Shri Tokuo Washio
Shri O.P. Khaitan
Shri Ravinder Narain
Shri C.Y. Pal
Shri M. Sekimoto
Shri Luv D. Shriram
Shri Inderdeep Singh
Shri A.K. Taneja - Managing Director & CEO
Shri R. Srinivasan - Joint Managing Director
Smt. Meenakshi S. Dass - Wholetime Director
Dr. Peter Neu - Alternate Director to Shri Horst Binnig
Shri N. Okano - Alternate Director to Shri M. Sekimoto
Products
Pistons
Piston Nomenclature

16. Ring carrier piston
Lites KS design
Twin ring carrier piston
Cooling gallery piston

17. Piston rings:
Compression rings
Oil rings
Engine valves:
Mono-metallic
Bi-metallic
Forged Finished
Profile Hardened
Chip Welded
Tip Stellited
Seat Stellited
Seat Hardened
Customers:
Domestic customer
Global customer
Domestic customer:
Ford Motors
General Motors
Honda SIEL
Mahindra & Mahindra
Maruti Suzuki
Nissan Motor
Suzuki Powertrain
Tata Motors
Ashok Leyland
HMT Tractors
Mahindra & Mahindra
New Holland
Sonalika International
Mahindra – Swaraj

18. Global customers:
Ford, UK
Ford, Germany
Husqvarna Motorcycles (BMW), Italy
Iveco, Italy
Renault, France
Renault, Spain
Honda, Peoples Republic of China
Honda, Thailand
Hyundai, Korea
Mega Motors, Iran
WABCO, Peoples Republic of China
R&D has an independent analysis lab for both metallurgical and meteorological analysis
of tested samples.
Sales and services:

20. Media:
2012
Auto Monitor
January 1, 2012
Motown India
February 1, 2011
Automotive Engineers and
Trader
February 1, 2012
Autoguide
January 15, 2012