A Newsletter of HSCI Suppliers Club Issue No. 14 / 2012 H. Kanayama San, President & CEO, HSCI A brief profile The HSCI Suppliers Club fraternity extends a very warm welcome to Mr. Hironori Kanayama as the new President & CEO of Honda Siel Cars India Ltd with effect from April 1, 2012. Mr. Kanayama takes over from Mr. Takashi Nagai, who will now be moving to Japan as the President and Representative Director of Honda Logistics Inc. Prior to his present assignment, Mr. Kanayama, the President of Honda Taiwan Motor Company and has also been associated with Honda Motor Company for over three decades. Having worked with Honda ventures in different markets like China, Taiwan and Japan, Mr. Kanayama has hands- on experience in the automobile industry. He has spent significant years in China and was the President of Guangqi Honda Automobile Co. Ltd, China, from April 2009 to March 2011; General Manager China Operation of Honda Motor Company Ltd from October 2007 and President of Honda Automobile (China) Co. Ltd. from September 2003. He started his career at Honda Motor Company Ltd., Tokyo, Japan in 1976. We, at the HSCI Suppliers Club, extend a hearty welcome to H. Kanayama San and wish him all the best in his present assignment. Shichi-Go-San Welcome to India! Shichi-Go-San ( , literally "seven-five-three") is a traditional rite of passage and festival day in Japan for three and seven year-old girls and three and five year-old boys, held annually in Japan. Children are taken to a Shinto shrine to give thanks for their health and pray for their good health, growth and happy future free of sickness and misfortune. The Shinto priest at the shrine performs a purification ceremony and then children are given hitose-ame (thousand year candy) colored red and white in long bags decorated with turtles and cranes, which are symbols of longevity in Japan. “Engage” turns 7 this year & we wish to celebrate the year as a festival in ode of the “Engage”, we wish Engage all the best and glorious readership ahead ... L E E B C R S A T R I N A G E Y 7 L E E B C R S A T R I N A G E Y 7
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A Newsletter of HSCI Suppliers Club Issue No. 14 / 2012
H. Kanayama San, President & CEO, HSCI A brief profileThe HSCI Suppliers Club fraternity extends a very warm welcome to Mr. Hironori Kanayama
as the new President & CEO of Honda Siel Cars India Ltd with effect from April 1, 2012.
Mr. Kanayama takes over from Mr. Takashi Nagai, who will now be moving to Japan as the
President and Representative Director of Honda Logistics Inc. Prior to his present assignment,
Mr. Kanayama, the President of Honda Taiwan Motor Company and has also been associated
with Honda Motor Company for over three decades.
Having worked with Honda ventures in different markets like China, Taiwan and Japan, Mr. Kanayama has hands-
on experience in the automobile industry. He has spent significant years in China and was the President of
Guangqi Honda Automobile Co. Ltd, China, from April 2009 to March 2011; General Manager China Operation of
Honda Motor Company Ltd from October 2007 and President of Honda Automobile (China) Co. Ltd. from
September 2003. He started his career at Honda Motor Company Ltd., Tokyo, Japan in 1976.
We, at the HSCI Suppliers Club, extend a hearty welcome to H. Kanayama San and wish him all the best in his
present assignment.
Shichi-Go-San
Welcome to India!
Shichi-Go-San ( , literally "seven-five-three") is a traditional rite of
passage and festival day in Japan for three and seven year-old girls and three
and five year-old boys, held annually in Japan.
Children are taken to a Shinto shrine to give thanks for their health and pray for
their good health, growth and happy future free of sickness and misfortune.
The Shinto priest at the shrine performs a purification ceremony and then children
are given hitose-ame (thousand year candy) colored red and white in long bags
decorated with turtles and cranes, which are symbols of longevity in Japan.
“Engage” turns 7 this year & we wish to celebrate the year as
a festival in ode of the “Engage”, we wish Engage all the best
and glorious readership ahead ...
LEE BC R SAT RIN AG E Y 7LEE BC R SAT RIN AG E Y 7
Toast raised on behalf of HSCI Suppliers Club on 29th March' 12Mr. A.K. Taneja, Past President - HSCI Suppliers Club, M.D. & C.E.O. Shriram Pistons & Rings Ltd.
Good Bye & Best Wishes......"As you prepare to leave, we wish you the best in your
profession and health. I quote an Irish poem that best
conveys our sentiments:
May the road rise to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face.
The rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the hollow of His hand ! "
Sayonara!Mr. Takashi Nagai Mr. K. Harada
erHonda Design Cornat 56th Auto Expo
er
Honda Pavilion at the 56th Auto Expo in New Delhi, had
another hallmark - the Honda Design Corner. Christened
“Dream Factory -
Honda Design”, it was
set-up to engage with
the children who were
encouraged and invited
to design their own
dream cars. All the little
ones sketched their
imaginative cars which
they would like to drive
when they grow-up. The
drawings were also
monitored by Honda
design specialists. Contents reproduced are from
MOTOWN INDIA February 2012 Issue.
HSCI Suppliers Club is not responsible for
any legal implication from this content.
It was a bright sunny day as 7 teams comprising of 28 players participated in the Suppliers Club Winter Golf Tournament held
on 19th February, 2012 at the Jaypee Greens, Greater Noida. Besides NCR, there were participants from Pune, Jamshedpur and
Aurangabad. Mr. Suprio Bose of M/s Bony Polymers was the overall winner with a gross score of 76. The prizes were given
away by Mr. K. Harada, Director Purchasing, HSCI and Mr. Ajay Kumar Jain, President, HSCI Suppliers Club and Managing
Director of Precision Pipes and Profiles Co. Ltd. The tournament was followed by lunch.
Golf Tournament
Best Individual Score - Mr. H. Sato
Participants of Golf Tournament
• Winner : Supriyo Bose, Bony Polymers (P) Ltd. • Closest To The Pin : Hitoshi Hashimoto, NHK Springs
• Best Individual Score : Hiromoto Sato, Keihin Panalfa Ltd. • Longest Drive : Vaman Sehgal, Motherson Sumi Systems
Ltd.• 1st Runner Up : Amit Bhakri, Motherson Automotive
• 2nd Runner Up : Katsuhito Kurachi, Nifco India Pvt. Ltd. • Wooden Spoon : Takahiko Nakamura, Ahresty India Pvt. Ltd.
Winners
Informal tete-a-tete with Mr. K. Harada
Overall Winner Mr. Supriyo Bose with
Mr. K. Harada and Mr. Ajay Jain
All smiles at award ceremony
Toast raised on behalf of HSCI Suppliers Club on 29th March' 12Mr. A.K. Taneja, Past President - HSCI Suppliers Club, M.D. & C.E.O. Shriram Pistons & Rings Ltd.
Good Bye & Best Wishes......"As you prepare to leave, we wish you the best in your
profession and health. I quote an Irish poem that best
conveys our sentiments:
May the road rise to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face.
The rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the hollow of His hand ! "
Sayonara!Mr. Takashi Nagai Mr. K. Harada
erHonda Design Cornat 56th Auto Expo
er
Honda Pavilion at the 56th Auto Expo in New Delhi, had
another hallmark - the Honda Design Corner. Christened
“Dream Factory -
Honda Design”, it was
set-up to engage with
the children who were
encouraged and invited
to design their own
dream cars. All the little
ones sketched their
imaginative cars which
they would like to drive
when they grow-up. The
drawings were also
monitored by Honda
design specialists. Contents reproduced are from
MOTOWN INDIA February 2012 Issue.
HSCI Suppliers Club is not responsible for
any legal implication from this content.
It was a bright sunny day as 7 teams comprising of 28 players participated in the Suppliers Club Winter Golf Tournament held
on 19th February, 2012 at the Jaypee Greens, Greater Noida. Besides NCR, there were participants from Pune, Jamshedpur and
Aurangabad. Mr. Suprio Bose of M/s Bony Polymers was the overall winner with a gross score of 76. The prizes were given
away by Mr. K. Harada, Director Purchasing, HSCI and Mr. Ajay Kumar Jain, President, HSCI Suppliers Club and Managing
Director of Precision Pipes and Profiles Co. Ltd. The tournament was followed by lunch.
Golf Tournament
Best Individual Score - Mr. H. Sato
Participants of Golf Tournament
• Winner : Supriyo Bose, Bony Polymers (P) Ltd. • Closest To The Pin : Hitoshi Hashimoto, NHK Springs
• Best Individual Score : Hiromoto Sato, Keihin Panalfa Ltd. • Longest Drive : Vaman Sehgal, Motherson Sumi Systems
Ltd.• 1st Runner Up : Amit Bhakri, Motherson Automotive
Mr. Prag Taneja 5’S Motherson Sumi Systems Ltd. Asstt G.M. - Marketing [email protected] 9654592590
Ms. Rachna Mehta HSCI Support Member Honda Siel Cars India Ltd. Assistant Mgr. & Executive [email protected] 9810601991Assistant to President & C.E.O.
Mr. Sundeep Wadhwa Co-ordinator of Takata India Pvt. Ltd. DGM-HR & A [email protected] 9910050681President
Member Designation in Club Company Designation in Company E-Mail ID Mobile No
Mr. Toyoji Iwane President Takata India Pvt. Ltd. Managing Director [email protected] 9871901423
Mr. Rajeev Sikand Vice President Alicon Castalloy Limited Group C.E.O. [email protected] 9890560099
Mr. Kazumi Umahashi Member Mitsuba Sical Managing Director [email protected] 9560513888
Dr. Ashwan Kapur Member Uniproducts Managing Director [email protected] 9810273677
Mr. Yasuhiro Miyazaki Member Hi-lex Managing Director [email protected] 9910508919
Mr. Naveen Agarwal Member Sanden Vikas Executive Director-cum C.O.O. [email protected] 9313460002
Dr. Alka Kaul Secretary & Treasurer Horizon Industrial Products (P) Ltd. HR Director [email protected] 9810290132
Mr. Rajesh Goel Coordinator – HSCI Honda Siel Cars India Ltd. Vice President & OP Head [email protected] 9818648518
Mr. Navin Paul Southern Region Bosch Executive Vice President [email protected] 9845121948
Mr. Rajeev Sikand Western Region Alicon Castalloy Limited Group C.E.O. [email protected] 9890560099
Mr. Ajay Kumar Jain Advisor Precision Pipes & Profiles Co. Ltd. Managing Director [email protected] 9810011448
Regional Chapter Chairman
Advisor
HSCI Suppliers Club Society5S Visit5S is a set of techniques providing a standard
approach to house-keeping within Lean. It is
often promoted as being far more than simple
housekeeping as some of its elements have
broader implications.
Keeping the trend in line, HSCI Suppliers club
visited Supreme Treves Pvt. Ltd. and Toyoda
Gosei India Pvt. Ltd. on 21st Jan 2012. Over the
years, this activity has gained momentum and
various interactive training sessions have been
conducted on 5S.
Coordinator Meeting ReviewsPrior to the First EC Meeting, Coordinator
meeting was held on 8th Feb 2012 at Shriram
Pistons & Rings. There was an interactive
session for activities being planned for upcoming
financial year. Agenda for the First EC Meeting
of the financial year was chalked in detail.
5S Suppliers Visit Minda FurukawaHSCI Suppliers Club Members
visited Minda Furukawa
Electric Pvt. Ltd., Bawal
(Haryana), in the month of
December 2011 and March
2012. It was a great learning
opportunity for the visiting
suppliers as they witnessed benchmark practices adopted by the
company and various 5S activities being religiously followed.
An interactive question-answer session was also organised on
this occasion.
4th EC Meeting was held on 17th March 2012 at
Le Meridien, New Delhi. The meet, organized with an
aim to review the activities of the Club, witnessed
discussions on the Club’s future course of action. The
dinner after the meeting provided opportunity for an
informal interaction among the Suppliers and the HSCI
team members.
Last EC Meeting 2011-12 First EC Meeting 2012-13Marking the beginning to the new financial year, the
First EC Meeting was held on 7th April 2012 at Shriram
Pistons & Rings Ltd. wherein all Activity Coordinators
presented their achievements and planned the next year’s
activities. The members were highly enthused to engage
in developmental activities during the year ahead. The
dedication of the members towards the club activities
was quiet encouraging and this is what adds life to the
HSCI Suppliers Club!
Executive Committee Meetings
PlantVisit:Aditya Auto
Products &
Engineering
FarewellDinner...A farewell dinner was hosted by
Ajay Kumar Jain, Managing
Director – Precision Pipes and
Profiles Co. Ltd., in the honour
of Mr. Takashi Nagai and
Mr. K. Harada wherein over 80
suppliers participated and
wished them all the best in their
next assignment. At the dinner,
Mr. Takashi Nagai and
Mr. K. Harada shared their
cherished moments during their
India innings. Such informal
get-togethers provide an
excellent opportunity to
exchange views & opinions and
help make the bond stronger
between all the suppliers and the
Honda management. All
members look forward to such
occasions earnestly.
Lasting Memories...Lasting Memories...
FarewellDinner...A farewell dinner was hosted by
Ajay Kumar Jain, Managing
Director – Precision Pipes and
Profiles Co. Ltd., in the honour
of Mr. Takashi Nagai and
Mr. K. Harada wherein over 80
suppliers participated and
wished them all the best in their
next assignment. At the dinner,
Mr. Takashi Nagai and
Mr. K. Harada shared their
cherished moments during their
India innings. Such informal
get-togethers provide an
excellent opportunity to
exchange views & opinions and
help make the bond stronger
between all the suppliers and the
Honda management. All
members look forward to such
occasions earnestly.
Lasting Memories...Lasting Memories...
Bring "a little bit of Japan" to India
wno thD e M ene am Lo ry
Bring "a little bit of Japan" to India
wno thD e M ene am Lo ry
Printed & Published by Aarti Anandan c/o Shriram Pistons & Rings Ltd., E-mail : [email protected]
Message fromAjay Kumar JainHello friends,
My tenure as President HSCI Suppliers
Club has been very exciting and
interesting as I participated in various
activities of the Club and learnt a lot
during this period.
Engage has been a powerful tool for communication
between us as and has been playing a remarkable role in
keeping all of us informed about the latest in the
automobile world.
I thank all of you for your kind support and co-
operation in our combined endeavour to take the club to
new heights.
Ajay Kumar Jain
Managing Director-Precision Pipes and Profiles Co. Ltd.
HSCI Suppliers Club functions strictly on “not-for-profit” basis. It was decided in the Executive Committee Meeting to make the newsletter self-sustaining by inviting Suppliers to release advertisements in the “Engage”. They will have a wide readership comprising people directly connected with the Auto and Auto Component Industry, and specifically with Honda. We will be happy to receive your advertisement in the next issue of “Engage”. Please send the ad in an open corel draw file format only, alongwith cheque payable to HSCI Suppliers Club Society. Since we have limited space, ads will be accepted strictly on “first-come-first-served” basis. For further information, please contact the undersigned.
Global UpdateHonda Holds a Ceremony to Commemorate Resumption of
Production at its Automobile Plant in ThailandMarch 31, 2012 - Honda Automobile (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (HATC), the Honda
automobile production subsidiary in Thailand (headquarter in the Rojana Industrial
Park, Ayutthaya), which resumed production on March 26, 2012 after suspending
production since October 4, 2011, due to the damage sustained from the flooding in
Thailand, today held a ceremony to commemorate the resumption of production.
HSCI Resumes Normal Production
at Greater Noida Plant
Aims to clear current Brio bookings by March
2012, New Delhi, India, February 15, 2012 -
Honda Siel Cars India Ltd., leading
manufacturer of premium cars in India,
announced that it has resumed normal
production with two shift operations from today. In the wake of disruption in supplies
from Thailand, the company had been working under severe production constraints
since November 2011.
Honda Begins Installation of Solar
Power Generation Systems at
Automobile Dealership Locations
in Japan
TOKYO, Japan, February 4, 2012 - Honda
Motor Co., Ltd. announced the installation of
a 9 kilowatt-capacity solar power generation
system at the Adachi Odai location of the Honda Cars Tokyo Chuo dealer network.
The installation kicks off a project to install Honda Soltec*1 solar power generation
systems with a total capacity of 1 megawatt at Honda automobile dealership locations
in Japan by March 31, 2014.
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I have joined Indian operations just three months ago in April, but India both as a country and as an
MESSAGE FROM MR. TAKASHI NAGAI, PRESIDENT & CEO - HONDA SIEL CARSPRESIDENT & CEO - HONDA MOTOR INDIA
Dear friends,
It is a changing time for the Indian Automobile and Component Industry. Technology advancements, along with the growing concern for global warming and emission control, are pointing towards more sustainable and environment friendly technologies.
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EditorialHello friends,
With this issue, Engage has completed 7 eventful
years. Congratulations to you all for making it
happen.
Borrowing a leaf from the Japanese celebrations of
‘Shichi - Go - San’, we too are overjoyed at completing
7 glorious years, and hope for many more years of
staying ‘engaged’.
In today’s day and age, when every organization in the
world is pacing faster to reach the top, we at HSCI
Suppliers Club are fervently pursuing to put India at a
strategic position on the world automobile map. The
hard work has already paid- off to a great extent, with
India ranking as the third largest market in the world for
light vehicles including passenger cars and light
commercial vehicles.
However, that’s not the end of the road. There are miles
to go before we ‘park’ ourselves!
Every big achievement starts with small progressive
steps. To start- off, we must focus on seeking
continuous improvement of the shop floor (5S, QC,
Kaizen and Waste Reduction) and work towards
quality and timely delivery to not just match global
standards, but exceed them.
Therefore, the more contribution and participation,
the better. Let’s all endeavor to utilize the best
information, techniques and trends available around
the world and strive to be globally competitive
suppliers. Let's keep-up the good work we are doing.
