Opening of a subsidiary in India
News - 30/01/2020
Capelec, a French specialist in measurement and vehicle inspection equipment, announces the opening of a subsidiary in India in January 2020. This strategic move targets a rapidly evolving market in the management of issues related to changing mobility trends.
As the leader in the French market and rapidly expanding across European markets, Capelec is demonstrating its commitment to strengthening its presence abroad. Following the creation in 2018 of its German subsidiary, Capelec Deutschland GmbH, the launch of Capelec India Private Limited marks a new milestone in its international expansion.
A vast and dynamic country
According to projections, India’s population is expected to reach nearly 1.400 billion by 2025. Its economy is thriving, with one of the highest growth rates. The country aims to attract foreign capital and modernize. It represents a young, demanding market with purchasing power higher than that of the previous generation.
Improving air quality and road safety,
major challenges for the country
The capital has 10 million vehicles—three-wheelers, cars, and motorcycles—and the vehicle fleet is aging. In early winter 2016, concentrations of fine particulate matter exceeded 900 micrograms per cubic meter—120 times the maximum limit recommended by the World Health Organization. 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 4 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 set of measures aimed at drastically improving road safety, with the primary goal of reducing road fatalities by 50%. Periodic vehicle inspections are part of this plan.
New Delhi ranks among 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, headlight aimers, OBD scanners, opacimeters, and gas analyzers. Vehicle condition inspections are performed using innovative, ergonomic equipment that ensures traceability and complies with national technical inspection regulations. This equipment also meets the most demanding requirements of repair shops.
“We are pleased to announce the creation of our subsidiary, Capelec India Private Limited. Located in New Delhi, it will drive business growth in the region through localized technical and sales support, assisting our customers with their projects. Furthermore, the opening of this entity will enable us to better understand the needs and expectations of Indian customers and adapt our solutions accordingly. ”
Mr. Thierry Coton, CEO of Capelec
