Profile
Tube Investments of India Ltd is part of the USD 2 billion Murugappa Group. Over the past five decades, the company has honed its competencies in the field of metallurgy, engineering, design and development. It has four divisions - TI Cycles, Tube Products of India (TPI), TIDC India and TI Metal Forming - each a pioneer and market leader in its segment.

TPI is the undisputed market leader in high-end cold drawn welded (CDW) tubes. TI Cycles brings you the BSA and Hercules brands of bicycles and fitness equipment. TIDC is India's leading manufacturer of power transmission chains for the automotive, industrial and agricultural segments. TI Metal Forming pioneered cold roll forming and is a market leader in speciality steel strips for the bearings and fine blank industry. TI also enjoys a sizeable share of the Indian auto market by manufacturing auto door frames at TI Metal forming. TI reported a turnover of 1761.84 crores in 2006-07, 11 per cent higher than the previous year.

It was originally founded as TI Cycles of India, in 1949. Group companies Tube Products of India and TI Miller - which manufactured cycle lamps and dynamo sets - were merged with the company in 1959 and 1984, respectively. It has 13 manufacturing and assembly units spread across the country, all supported by marketing offices that act as an interface between customer requirements and the production team. The company's shares are listed on the National, Mumbai and Chennai stock exchanges within India and its GDRs on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange.

Areas of business
TI has evolved a successful business portfolio over the years. Starting as one of the most important post-independence forays by the Murugappa Group into manufacturing - the bicycle, the poor man's vehicle - the company has successfully grown diversified engineering businesses serving various industries, and is now poised to achieve its strategic 'GOLE' - going 'global', with 'outrageous growth', sustaining 'leadership in products and services' and 'excellence in business'.

Business divisions
TI Cycles of India
BSA and Hercules are two of the leading brands of bicycles from TI Cycles in the Indian market. Recently, the company has entered the growing fitness equipment segment in order to cater to the contemporary consumer needs. With a network of around 1500 direct dealers and more than 10000 indirect dealers TI Cycles has a nation wide presence.

A pioneer in the market, TI Cycles has constantly come up with new trends in line with evolving consumer needs. With the changing RETAIL environment, TI Cycles has introduced 'BSA GO' stores, which have revolutionised the bicycle outlet in India. A one-stop premium shop for all bicycling and fitness requirements, BSA GO has a customer friendly ambience which serves as a model for other bicycle outlets in the country.

TI Cycles as a quality and customer oriented organization is certified for ISO 9001:2000, ISO 14001:2004 and OSHAS 18001:1999.

TI Cycles looks at giving its customers not merely a bicycle but a lifetime experience!

Related sites: www.ticyclesindia.com, www.bsaworkouts.com, www.bsatrails.com

Tube Products of India (TPI)
TPI is India's undisputed market leader in cold drawn welded (CDW) steel tubes. Set up in 1955, the company produces precision steel tubes, CR strips and high strength tubular components that cater to the demanding needs of the automobile, general engineering, boiler, white goods and fine blanking industries. A TS16949 and ISO 14001 certified company, TPI is the preferred supplier of precision welded tubes to major automotive companies in India and abroad.

The International Business Division (IBD) was formed to focus on international markets, gearing TPI to compete with global tube manufacturers. The most recent addition to TPI is the Tubular Components Division (TCD), which manufactures tubular auto components, providing the advantage of weight reduction, higher component efficiency and cost reduction.

For more details visit www.tubeproductsindia.com

TIDC India
TIDC is one of India's leading manufacturers of power transmission chains for the industrial, automotive and agricultural segments. The company was established in 1960 and today is the undisputed market leader in both the industrial and automotive chains.

The company made a foray into fine blanking in line with its vision of becoming a prominent global player in power transmission components, and is now a major supplier of FB components to the automotive industry. Currently, about 45 per cent of the company's turnover is from exports and this is an indication of its growing global presence.

TIDC exports chains under the brand name 'Rombo'. Its chains have gained recognition in Europe, the US, Japan, South America and Asian markets for high quality and reliability. Over 50 per cent of the chains exported are for special applications. In the domestic market the 'Diamond' brand chains cater to a range of two wheelers and industrial OEMs. TIDC also services the after-market with kits and chains through a well-established distribution network and warehouses.

A new plant has been set up in Uttarkhand to cater to the North Indian market.

For more details visit www.tidiamond.com

TI Metal Forming
Pioneers in cold roll forming, TIMF manufactures precision value-added sheet metal components like car door frames, sashes, divisional channels, stainless steel rails, chassis long members, deep drawn parts, hydroformed parts, CRF sections for the Indian Railways, etc.

Established in 1965 as a division of Tube Investments, TIMF's key target customers are auto OEMs, Indian railway wagon builders, tier 1 auto components manufacturers, etc.

For more details visit www.timetalforming.com

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