Premier Seals India, a Premier Group company, has joined hands with FEV India for developing state of the art noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) products.

Premier Group has an array of product offerings, largely products for powertrain and vehicle applications. Premier Seals India, the Pune-headquartered subsidiary born under the aegis of the Group in 1986, manufactures NVH and plastic products.

On the other hand, FEV Group is a global engineering service provider, headquartered in Germany with presence in four continents. FEV India-Pune, the company’s second location in the country following its Indian headquarters in Delhi, is engaged in the development of IC engine, hybrid, electric, smart vehicle and powertrain development.

The partnership will jointly develop new and allied products for the Indian automotive industry. This partnership gives Premier Group a much-awaited technological thrust, to compete with global component manufacturers. The Group will also be working with FEV Group’s global access to new technologies, and their expertise in vehicle and powertrain development.

The relationship for the long-term association began on 1st, June 2020, and the announcement of the long-term technological partnership was made on June 5th, 2020, on the occasion of the World Environment Day.

The inauguration session started with tree plantation, followed by joint address by both the directors. Mohan Gupta, Managing Director of Premier Group, extended a warm welcome to the FEV team as their esteemed partners for the project. “At the core of our partnership is the commitment to bring to our customers true innovation and new solutions,” exclaimed Gupta.

Hailing from Pune and having more than three decades association with Tata Motors as component manufacturer, Gupta is a strong admirer of the ethics of the notable industrialist, Ratan Tata. “Sir Ratan Tata’s quotes always inspires all of us to the roadmap of success and I relate with one of his quote – ‘If u want to walk fast, walk alone, but if u want to walk far, walk together’,” said Gupta.

He further stated, “I believe there is so much more one can achieve when they have a solid support system and people around them who they can trust. We at Premier have all the trust on FEV and its team. I believe this association will enable us to reach our destination quickly, together, and achieve more in the coming days.”

Signalling the start of the partnership, Anuj Gupta, Director of Premier Group, expressed that the technical partnership unites the two industry leaders behind a shared vision to create a customer-focused powerhouse of advanced technology, and expand its portfolio globally with innovative products and future-driven ideas.

He further communicated that with this partnership, FEV & Premier Group will stand like a Rock of Gibraltar in the industry and pioneer the way ahead.

FEV being a technology-driven and global engineering service provider, works to develop mobility solutions with Indian & global automotive industry and leading multinational suppliers. Commenting on the strategic growth envisaged going forward, Vijay Sharma, Managing Director of FEV India, exclaimed, “Under this partnership umbrella, the way forward is to localise technology products catering to the requirements of all vehicles segments and markets.”

Foresighting the change the partnership will bring in the automation and technology process, Sachin Wagh, Chief Engineer – Vehicle & New Energy Powertrains, FEV India, said that they are anticipating the needs of the automotive industry based on the changing requirements of customers in each of the product segments. “Jointly developing the innovative and disruptive products in the domain of powertrain mounting, suspension isolators and rotating dynamic absorbers are some of the ground-breaking deliverables both the organizations are looking forward to in the coming days,” remarked Wagh.