History & Timeline

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1960
WIL established at Padi, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
1962
Start of production - Commercial vehicle wheels
1966
Start of production - Passenger car wheels
1968
Start of Production - Agricultural wheels
1974
Start of production - Construction equipment wheels
1982
Inauguration of Tanda - Badli, Rampur plant, Uttar Pradesh
Start of production - Wire wheels
1986
Start of production - Chassis and suspension products
1988
Start of production - Truck wheels (tubeless)
1995
ISO 9001 certification
1996
Start of production - Earthmover wheels
1997
Inauguration of Ranjangaon, Pune plant, Maharashtra
2000
Inauguration of wheel and tyre assemply unit - MM nagar
2003
ISO/TS 16949 & ISO 14001 certification
2004
Start of production - Forged alluminium wheels
2005
Ford Q1 / Global excellence award
2006
TPM Kick-off
Maruti Suzuki India Ltd - Vendor Performance award
Start of Production - Bawal plant, Haryana
2007
Inauguration of Sriperumbudur plant, Tamil Nadu
2009
Inauguration of Pantnagar plant, Uttarakhand
2010
Inaugration of renewable energy components plant, Irungattukottai, Tamil Nadu
2011
Best Industrial Relations Award for 2010-11
2012
Inauguration of fabriciation plant, Namachivayapuram, Tamil Nadu
2013
SAP ACE Award in the category of "Driving additional value from existing SAP solution"
2014
ACMA Award for Hoop disc process
2016
BS OHSAS 18001:2007 certification
2017
IATF 16949:2016 & ISO
9001:2015 certification
2018
ISO 14001:2015 certification
2019
ISO 45001:2018 certification
2020
Inauguration of Cast alloy wheels plant, Thervoy Kandigai, Tamil Nadu
2020 & 2021
BIS certification IS9436, IS9438 & IS16192 Part-2
2021
Inaugration of renewable energy plant, Thervoy Kandigai, Tamil Nadu
1960
A glorious chapter begins
TVS Group, the Indian conglomerate with interests in transport, automobile dealership, and auto components, establishes Wheels India, foreseeing a rapid growth of the then-nascent Indian automobile industry. The factory in Padi, Chennai is inaugurated by eminent statesmen and admired leaders of the nation.
1962-68
The factory starts rolling out wheels for cars, trucks, and tractors
1962 - Manufacturing of Wheels for trucks and commercial vehicles
1966 - Launch of Wheels for passenger cars
1968 - Delivery of Wheels for tractors
1974
The product range widens
The company starts supplying heavy-duty wheels for construction equipment manufactured bythe Earthmoving Equipment Division of Hindustan Motors (the division was acquired in 2001 by Caterpillar, USA)
1982
Scaling up to meet market growth
Wheels India sets up its second plant at an expansive 14.73-acre site inRampur, Uttar Pradesh. The factory commences the production of wheels for commercial vehicles and farm equipment.
1982-88
Diversification into new segments
1982 - Production of Wire Wheels for motorcycles and specialized applications
1986 - Pioneering development of air suspension products for heavy vehicles
1988 - Manufacture of tubeless wheels for a new generation of trucks
1983
Caterpillar endorses Wheels India
Caterpillar (CAT), the multinational leader in heavy-duty equipment, selects Wheels India as their primary supplier for heavy-duty construction and earthmoving machinery.
1996
Making a mark overseas
Wheels India sets up its global footprint with the first export order
1997
Scaling up capacity with the Pune plant
A factory in Pune, Maharashtra, is commissioned to manufacture wheels for light commercial vehicles and farm equipment.
1996 - 2003
International recognition of our quality
1996 - ISO 9001 certification
2000 - QS 9000 certification
2003 - ISO/TS 16949 and ISO 14001 certification
2004
Introduction of forged aluminum wheels
Design and manufacture of high strength aluminum alloy wheels for the heavy commercial vehicle market
2005 - 2009
Awards and recognition from industry leaders
Our exacting quality standards, processes, and customer-centric attitude have won hearts and awards.
2005 - Ford Q1 / Global Excellence award
2006 - Vendor Performance Award from Maruti Suzuki India Ltd
2007 - Toyota Best Quality Supplier award
2009 - CAT SQEP Silver certification
2006 - 2009
Rapidly enhancing production capabilities
2006 - A new plant at Bawal, Haryana, is inaugurated to augment the production capacity. The factory manufactures wheels for passenger cars and tractors.
2007 - The factory at Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu, is operational. The plant manufactures earthmover wheels and air suspension kits for heavy vehicles.
2009 - Wheels India constructs a factory in Pantnagar, Uttarakhand. The plant supplies wheels for cars and farm equipment to OEMs in the region.
2010
A momentous year for Wheels India
Production starts at the heavy engineering facility at Deoli, Maharashtra. The plant fabricates welded beams, boxes, and star columns.
2011
Recognition of employee-friendly policies
Wheels India wins the Annual Award for Outstanding Achievement in Industrial Relations from All India Organisation of Employees.
2012
Continuing to acquire certifications and capability
NABL Accreditation -- ISO/IEC 17025:2005 -- Mechanical/Chemical, CAT SQEP GOLD certification and the fabrication division at Thirumudivakkam, Tamil Nadu, starts production
2013
More awards
2013 - SAP ACE Award for "Driving additional value from existing SAP solution."
2014 - ACMA Award for Hoop disc process
2016- 2019
Staying up-to-date with standards
2016 - ISO 45001:2018 certification
2017 - ISO 14001:2015 certification
2018 - IATF 16949:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 certification
2019 - BS OHSAS 18001:2007 certification
2019 - 2020
Additional manufacturing facilities
Factories at Maraimalainagar, Tamil Nadu, and Nashik, Maharashtra, start fulfilling the need for a new range of wheels and air suspension products.

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