The sustainable installation is dedicated to the Vadodara city under the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan program
Vadodara, India| August 25, 2021: Schaeffler India, the leading integrated supplier of industrial and automotive components, today handed over the transformed Jambua Circle to the city of Vadodara.
The green isleis located near the golden quadrilateral route NH 48 and forms the entry point to Vadodara through Maneja. As a responsible corporate with a long-standing association with city of Vadodara, the company adopted the circle and has transformed it into a strong symbol that promotes the message of sustainability. The island’s layout incorporates a unique engineering marvel in the form of a Granite Globe Fountain at its center, which rotates entirely through water pressure without the need for electrical or mechanical parts. The installation symbolizes company’s pioneering spirit, to continue technological progress in motion.
The installation was unveiled by Mr. Shamsher Singh, IPS, Commissioner of Police, Vadodara,and Mr. Sudhir K Patel, (GAS), Dy. Municipal Commissioner, Vadodarain presence of Schaeffler India’s leadership team.
Sharing his thoughts, Mr. Harsha Kadam, MD & CEO, Schaeffler India said, “Schaeffler India has a longstanding association with Vadodara city and as a responsible corporate, our vision is to go beyond business and focus on creating sustainable economic and societal development in the region. Our social commitments for the city are well documented and the transformation of Jambua intersection into a strong message of a clean and green city is another step in that direction.”
Mr. Santanu Ghoshal, Vice President – Human Resources and Head – CSR, Schaeffler India added, “As a responsible community leader, we take active responsibility in initiatives that supportsinclusive development of community while promotingvalues of innovationand sustainability. Such programs contribute to the prosperity of all stakeholders through our economic success.”
The granite globe fountainis a unique blend of engineering and art that perfectly complements Vadodara’s rich architectural vibrancy.In addition,tocommunity development projects the companyis also working in the areas of Health Care, Professional Skill Development for Employment, Preserving the National Heritage Art & Culture, and Society Empowerment.
Schaeffler India Limited
Schaeffler has been present in India for over 50 years. With 3 well known product brands LuK, INA and FAG, 4 manufacturing plants and 8 sales offices, Schaeffler has a significant presence in India. Schaeffler is among the largest Industrial and Automotive supplier with sales of INR 37.6 billion in 2020 and 2794 employees. The manufacturing plants in Maneja and Savli (Vadodara), produce a vast range of ball bearings, cylindrical roller bearings, spherical roller bearings and wheel bearings that are sold under the brand name of FAG. The plant at Talegaon near Pune, manufactures engine and powertrain components for front accessory drive system, chain drive systems, valve train, gear shift systems and a range of needle roller bearings and elements, under the brand INA. The fourth manufacturing location is based out of Hosur, producing a wide range of clutches and hydraulic clutch release systems for passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, heavy commercial vehicles, and tractors sold under the brand of LuK. Schaeffler also has the largest after-market networks serving the industrial and automotive customers. All of this is backed by dedicated engineering, research and development support based in India in support of product teams.