Opening of a subsidiary in India
News - 30/01/2020
Capelec, a French specialist in measurement and vehicle inspection equipment, has announced the opening of a subsidiary in India in January 2020. This strategic move targets a rapidly changing market in the management of issues related to evolving mobility.
As the market leader in France and rapidly expanding across European markets, Capelec is demonstrating its commitment to strengthening its presence beyond national borders. Following the creation in 2018 of its German subsidiary, Capelec Deutschland GmbH, the launch of Capelec India Private Limited marks a new stage in its international development.
A vast and dynamic country
According to projections, India is expected to have a population of nearly 1,400 billion by 2025. Its economy is thriving, with one of the highest growth rates. The country is keen to attract foreign investment and modernise. It represents a young, demanding market with greater purchasing power than the previous generation.
Improving air quality and road safety,
major challenges for the country
The capital has 10 million vehicles – three-wheelers, cars and two-wheelers – and the vehicle fleet is ageing. In early winter 2016, concentrations of fine particulate matter there exceeded 900 micrograms per cubic metre – 120 times the maximum limit recommended by the World Health Organisation. Driven by the country’s environmental transformation, Capelec sees this as an opportunity to export its pollution measurement and control technologies.
India has the second-largest road network in the world, but it is also one of the most dangerous: a fatal accident occurs every four minutes. Every day, more than 1,300 accidents claim the lives of 400 people across the country. The Indian government has decided to implement a series of measures aimed at drastically improving road safety, with the primary objective of reducing road deaths by 50 per cent. Regular vehicle inspections form part of this plan.
New Delhi features in the grim list of the world’s twenty most polluted cities.
Innovative equipment to support mobility
Capelec offers a wide range of equipment dedicated to pollution control and vehicle safety systems: brake testers, suspension testers, skid testers, speedometers, headlamp beamsetters, OBD readers, smoke meters and gas analysers. Vehicle condition checks are carried out using innovative, ergonomic equipment that ensures traceability and complies with national vehicle inspection regulations. This equipment also meets the most demanding requirements of car repair shops.
“We are delighted to announce the establishment of our subsidiary, Capelec India Private Limited. Based in New Delhi, it will drive business growth in the region by providing local technical and commercial support to assist our clients’ projects. Furthermore, the launch of this entity will enable us to gain a better understanding of the needs and expectations of Indian customers, and to tailor our solutions accordingly. ”
Mr Thierry Coton, Managing Director of Capelec