India

New rail fastening system for metro rail? | The Hindu

See on Scoop.it - Fastener newsCMRL deviates from standard set by Delhi Metro amid questions from experts and litigation In a shift from practice, Chennai Metro Rail Ltd. (CMRL) has adopted a new fastening system for its rails. By doing so, it has ... [Read More]
2012/10/25

For faster repair work, Airport Metro to try out alternative methods – Indian Express

A couple of “alternative” rail fastening systems will be tested on the structural damage-hit Airport Metro line, following the Union Urban Development Ministry’s suggestion to install them to avoid delaying repair work. The system is a ... [Read More]
2012/10/02

Sacked TVS group firm executive held for 2 crore fraud – The Times of India

CHENNAIi: A senior executive of Sundaram Fasteners, a TVS group company, who was sacked from the company a month ago was arrested on Sunday for swindling 2.62 crore. The fraud, which was said to have been committed over the 11 years from 2000 to ... [Read More]
2012/10/02

India’s Fastener Segment Exports Declining in August | China Fastener .info

India’s engineering exports declined by 9.7 per cent to USD 4.67 billion in August 2012 due to sluggish demand in markets like the US and Europe, the Economic Times reports. India's engineering exports were valued at US$4.67 billion for the ... [Read More]
2012/09/26

Punjab Fastener Makers Relocate to Gujarat | China Fastener .info

Citing power shortages, rising land costs and unfavourable policies for them in Punjab, the State’s fastener manufacturers are planning to set up a cluster in Gujarat by investing Rs 1,000 crore. "We have made up our mind to set up a fastener ... [Read More]
2012/09/21

Punjab fastener makers plan to invest Rs 1,000 cr in Gujarat | China Fastener .com

Citing power shortages, rising land costs and unfavourable policies for them in Punjab, the state's fastener manufacturers are planning to set up a cluster in Gujarat by investing Rs 1,000 crore initially. Fastener manufacturers see huge growth ... [Read More]
2012/09/18

TVS Group | Fourth-generation ambitions – Corporate News – livemint.com

(...) In some ways, the TVS Group is not so much a group of companies as it is a group of groups run by brothers and cousins. For instance, Venu Srinivasan runs Sundaram Clayton, which is the holding firm for TVS Motor Co. Ltd, which, in turn, is ... [Read More]
2012/08/27

Airport line effect: Metro can’t use track fastening tech – Hindustan Times

The Ministry of Railways has rejected Delhi Metro's plan to use a particular fastening system (fixes rails to the steel plates, rubber pads and clips of the concrete pads) for its tracks in the 140-km Phase 3. Delhi Metro wanted to use RHEDA system ... [Read More]
2012/08/16

Rail fastener suppliers share product information | Progressive Railroading

— compiled by Walter WeartFasteners are a critical component of track structure, so naturally, railroads are seeking more robust, longer-lasting and maintenance-free fastening products to bolster track for the long haul.Last month, Progressive ... [Read More]
2012/08/16

Notice of initiation of an anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of stainless steel wires originating in India | Europe Union Official Journal

The European Commission (‘the Commission’) has received a complaint pursuant to Article 5 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1225/2009 of 30 November 2009 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community ... [Read More]
2012/08/14