29-08-2014, 02:43 PM
The SIX month training at INDO FARM EQUIPMENT commenced from 10/01/14 to 15/05/14. This was the most knowledgeable experience for us as an Automobile engineering as our stream. During the training, I am able to get deep view of the working in the plant from all its respect. I am very thankful to our worthy Head of The Department and honorable Training and Placement Incharge to guide me to join this Plant for Training. I am also thankful to Staff of INDO FARM, who made great efforts to make our Training informative, I also thankful for very kind co –operation of the Engineers of various cells who forwarded best hand to make my Training interesting and knowledgeable.
Aakashdeep Kochhar
PREFACE
This report is on the training imparted to us for six months at INDO FARM,BADDI. This report is a collection of various sections covered by us during the training. Each section has been explained fully covering all the concepts and parts. The machines, equipments and circuits are explained on the charts and diagrams to study the each section easily and quickly. These charts and diagrams are labeled and self-explanatory.
I am thankful to all the staff members of training cell and technical staff.
CONTENT
1) Automobile industries in INDIA
Tractor industry
EICHER
ESCORT
HMT
INDOFARM
STANDARD
2) Introduction of INDOFARM
Company Profile
Mission
Research and Development
Facilities
Strength
Network
3) Organizational setup of INDOFARM
4) Various Departments of Organization
HR Department
Marketing Department
Production Department
Finance Department
5) Major Brands of Tractors
6) Production of Tractor
7) Major Brands of Cranes
Automobile Industry in India
Theautomobile industry in India is one of the larger markets in the world and had previously been one of the fastest growing globally, but is now seeing flat or negative growth rates.India's passenger car and commercial vehicle manufacturing industry is the sixth largest in the world with an annual production of more than 3.9 million units in 2011. According to recent report, India overtook Brazil and became the sixth largest passenger vehicle producer in the world beating old and new automobile makers as Belgium, United Kingdom, Italy, Canada, Mexico, Russia, Spain, France, Brazil, grew 16 to 18 per cent to sell around three million units in the course of 2011-12.In 2009, India emerged as Asia's fourth largest exporter of passenger car after Japan, South Korea, and Thailand.In 2010, India beat Thailand to become Asia's third largest exporter of passenger cars.
As of 2010, India is home to 40 million passenger vehicles. More than 3.7 million automotive vehicles were produced in India in 2010 (an increase of 33.9%), making the country the second (after China) fastest growing automobile market in the world in that year.According to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers, annual vehicle sales are projected to increase to 4 million by 2015, no longer 5 million as previously projected.
TRACTOR INDUSTRY
As commercialization of agriculture grew in intensity in the mid-to-late 19th century the British Raj, the local legislatures and provinces began investing in agricultural development through support and establishment agricultural research farms and college and large-scale irrigation schemes yet the level of mechanization was low at the time of independence in 1947. The socialist oriented five-year plans of the 1950s and 60s aggressively promoted rural mechanization via joint ventures and tie-ups between local industrialists and international tractor manufactures. Despite this aggressiveness the first three decades after independence local production of 4-wheel tractors grew slowly. Yet, by the late 1980s tractor production was nearly 140000 units per year and by the late 1990 with production approaching 270000 per year, India overtook the United States as the world’s largest producer of four-wheel tractors with over 16 national and 4 multi-national corporations producing tractors today. Despite these impressive number FAO statistics estimate that of total agricultural area in India, less than 50% is under mechanized land preparation indicating.
EICHER:-
In 1949, Eicher Good Earth, was set up in India with technical collaboration with Gebr. Eicher a of Germany, imported and sold about 1500 tractors in India. On 24 April 1959 Eicher came out with the first locally assembled tractor from its Faridabad factory and in a period from 1965 to 1974 became the first fully manufactured (100% indigenization) tractor in India. In December 1987 Eicher Tractors went public and in June 2005 Eicher Motors Limited sold Eicher Tractors and engines.
ESCORT:-
Escorts began local manufacture of Ford tractors in 1971 in collaboration with Ford, UK and total production climbed steadily to 33,000 in 1975, reaching 71,000 by 1980. Ford (Ford - New Holland) was sold in 1992. Ford Motor Company proper quit the tractors business, but the name was allowed to continue as per agreement until 2000, when Escorts relabeled its Ford models under the Escort brand. Escort manufactures produces construction and agriculture tractors in the 27-75 HP range and has already sold over 600,000 tractors.
HMT:-
HMT is a large public sector unit and began manufacturing Agricultural Tractors in 1972 under the HMT brand name with technology acquired from Zentorof the Czech Republic. It manufacture its tractors inPinjore in a large factory that also manufactures machine-tools, and Hyderabad has a capacity of 20,000 tractors per annum. In the Machine-tool company is a large foundry. It produces tractors in a range from 25 HP to 75 HP. HMT has also exported tractors to the USA under the Zebra brand, which were marketed by Zetor distributors and dealers there. The company is controlled by the Ministry of Heavy industry that provides to the public its financial performance.
INDOFARM:-
Founded in Baddi Himachal Pradesh, India in 1999, Indo Farms builds tractors in the 33 to 90hp range. The company is also manufacturing 9 to 18 ton cranes and 15 to 50 kv silent generator sets. Ursus Poland is its technical partners. The company is exporting their products to many countries and their manufacturing is fully computerized.
STANDARD:-
Standardbegan building tractors inBarnala Punjab, India. In Standard tractors are being manufactured in the range of 35, 45, 50, 60, and 75 HP with respective model names: Standard 335, Standard 345, Standard 450, Standard 460, and Standard 475. Engines for all these tractor models, except the last one, are manufactured within the plant as ‘Standard Engines’, in specific names – SE 335, SE 345, SE 450 and SE 460, respectively. All the above-mentioned models of Standard Engines have shown compliance to the TREM-III emission norms, as have been verified by the ARAI. However, two new variants of tractor of 35hp (Standard 335-I) and 45hp (Standard 345-I), equipped with famousPerkins engines (assembled within the Standard Tractors plant), and two completely new models of tractor of 30hp (Standard 330) and 40hp (Standard 340) are on the verge to be launched. Besides these, three 3-wheelers (two passenger-carriers and one cargo), one 4-wheeler (cargo), a crane, an electric 3-wheeled mini-car, and two 2-wheelers (scooters) are either in the process of development or on the verge of launch from the Standard Tractor Division.
INDO FARM EQUIPMENT
Company profile
Indo Farm Equipment Limited is an ISO certified company located in Himachal Pradesh and is into manufacturing of world-class tractors, cranes, engines, diesel gensets and has now recently launched Harvester Combine Agricom 1070 for wetland paddy harvesting. Incorporated in 1994, it is promoted by Mr. R.S. Khadwalia, who is the Chairman & Managing Director of the company and has over two decades of experience in manufacturing and marketing of various engineering products.
Indo Farm commenced commercial production of tractors in October 2000, with technology from Ursus, Poland, at its plant located at Baddi in District Solan, Himachal Pradesh. Spread over an area of 34 acres, the plant started with the production of a single model. Within a decade of successful operations Indo Farm grew to a company having models in the range of 30 HP, 38 HP, 42 HP, 48 HP, 50 HP, 52 HP, 55 HP, 60 HP, 65 HP, 75 HP and 90 HP with many variants.
Way back within a year of its operations, the company had successfully indigenized the engine components, manufacturing and assembly processes, and accordingly stopped import of engines and so much so, it commenced export of engine components to Poland in May 2006 and engines to Ursus in May 2008. In 2008, the company diversified into manufacturing and marketing of Pick-N-Carry cranes of 9 tonnes - 20 tonnes capacity and has recently commenced production of mobile tower cranes too. Engines being the company's core competence area, it is now making engines for generator sets that are exported overseas.
The company has its state-of-the-art foundry equipped with induction furnaces in order to ensure still better quality as well as to ensure uninterrupted supply.
Indo Farm operates on a pan-India basis and this has made it a well recognized brand, associated with quality and dependability. The company operates through 15 regional offices and a widespread 300 strong dealer network for sales and service.
Strategy
To offer high quality multi featured fuel efficient agricultural equipment and industrial and construction machinery at optimum cost and deliver world-class performance, backed by excellent after-sales service.
Research & Development
Indo Farm is progressing fast because of its belief in the importance of research and development. Design software like Auto CAD and ProE enable us to design and virtually simulate the components and processes.
Some key achievements :
· Indigenisation of technology for manufacture of high-grade tractor engines, obtained from Ursus, Poland
· Development of indigenous engines in 3-cylinder and 4-cylinder range, used in our 3 series tractor models
· Design of re-entrant type combustion chamber in all engines for better combustion through proper air fuel mixing resulting in low fuel consumption
· Ring-carrier design in 3 series engines for increased piston life
· Engines having sufficient back-up torque for deep cultivation and haulage of heavy loads on steep gradients
· Diesel filter-cum-water separator for removal of water from diesel for enhanced life of Fuel Injection Pump
· Design of Pick-N-Carry cranes of 9 tonnes-20 tonnes capacity.
· Design of Engines for Genset Applications from 15 kVa to 50 kVA.
· Design of Diesel Gensets of 15 kVA to 50 kVA.
· Design of Harvester Combine.
Facilities
· Plant spread over an area of 34 acres and additional 5 acres have been used in our captive grey iron and SG iron Foundry.
· Installed Capacity of 12,000 tractors, 2,400 Cranes, 300 Harvester Combines, 20,000 Engines & 6,000 Gensets per annum.
· State-of-art Machine Shop having more than 150 modern machines, SPMs and latest CNC machining centres for producing excellent quality components like Cylinder heads, Blocks, Transmission housings, Gear boxes, Hydraulic housings, Axle tubes, Differential Cages, Timing cases & covers, Fly wheel housings, etc.
· Separate Research, Design, Development and Testing Department, instrumental in developing tractors using latest technology for catering to the ever-changing farming needs.
· Company has its own Foundry unit commissioned in 2006. Ensures better product quality.
· Top management comprises of professionals with rich industry experience.
Strength
Why Indo Farm is the best PARTNER for Business Excellent product range :
· 33 HP to 90 HP in 3 and 4 cylinder tractors.
· 9 tonnes to 20 tonnes in Pick 'n' Carry Hydraulic Mobile cranes.
· Fixed Tower Cranes.
· 15 kVA to 45 kVA in Genset engines.
· 15 kVA to 50 kVA in Diesel gensets.
· Harvester combine (Track type) for wetland Paddy Harvesting.
· New plant and modern casting unit equipped with latest machines.
· Cost-effective operations.
· Faster turn-around time in Product Development.
· Fast Decision making.
· Systems like SAP in use that help in professional management.
· Vision, willingness and determination to grow.
· Open-minded culture…open-door policy.
· Company believes in philosophy of considering dealers as Business Partners.
Network
The network of the company is widely established to cover all the regions. For the easy functionality and better service to its customers the company operates through 13 regional offices. Furthermore there is a widespread network of our dealers to maximize the sales and to provide service of our tractors easily to the customers. Our team of marketing professionals and 400 plus dealers work together with the team of service engineers to provide best service to our customers across the length and breadth of the country. This wide network is constantly expanding to cover the entire remaining region. To achieve the true meaning of globalization the company has launched its various products in the market of Nepal. Furthermore the technical specialist and spare parts specialist of the company are always there to solve any problem of the customer making it the best service provider.
ORGANIZATIONAL SET UP OF INDO FARM
MANAGING DIRECTOR
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
VICE PRESIDENT ASSOCAITIVE VICE
PRESIDENT
GENERAL MANAGER DEPUTY GENERAL
MANAGER
SENIOR MANAGER CHIEF MANAGER MANAGER
ASST MANAGER
ENGINEER SENIOR ENGINEER ASST ENGINEER
JUNIOR ENGINEER
Various Departments in Indofarm
Indofarm HR Department
The purpose of Indofarm Human Resource Department is to hire, train and develop staff and where necessary to discipline or dismiss them. Through effective training and development, employees at Enterprise achieve promotion within the company and reach their full potential.
This reduces the need for external recruitment and makes maximum use of existing talent. This is a cost-effective way for a business to manage its people.
The HRM function not only manages existing staff, it also plans for changes that will affect its future staffing needs. This is known as workforce planning. For example:
· The business may grow into new markets, such as Enterprise moving into Tractor & Crane rental
· It may use new technology which requires new skills e.g. global positioning equipment
· Staff may retire or be promoted, leaving gaps which need to be filled.
Thetraining moduleprovides a system for organizations to administer and track employee training and development efforts. The system, normally called a "learning management system" (LMS) if a stand alone product, allows HR to track education, qualifications and skills of the employees, as well as outlining what training courses, books, CDs, web based learning or materials are available to develop which skills. Courses can then be offered in date specific sessions, with delegates and training resources being mapped and managed within the same system. Sophisticated LMS allow managers to approve training, budgets and calendars alongside performance management and appraisal metrics.
· Assigning Responsibilities Communication between the Employees.
Indofarm marketing Department
Marketingis the process of communicating the value of a product or service tocustomers for the purpose of selling that product or service.
From a societal point of view, marketing is the link between a society’s material requirements and itseconomicpatterns of response. Marketing satisfies these needs and wants through exchange processes and building long term relationships. Marketing can be looked at as an organizational function and a set of processes for creating, delivering and communicating value to customers, and managing customer relationships in ways that also benefit the organization and itsshareholders. Marketing is thescience of choosingtarget marketsthrough market analysis andmarket segmentation, as well as understandingconsumerbuying behavior and providing superior customer value.
There are five competing concepts under which organizations can choose to operate their business; the production concept, the product concept, the selling concept, the marketing concept, and the holistic marketing concept.The four components of holistic marketing are relationship marketing, internal marketing, integrated marketing, and socially responsive marketing. The set of engagements necessary for successful marketing management includes, capturing marketing insights, connecting with customers, building strong brands, shaping the market offerings, delivering and communicating value, creating long-term growth, and developing marketing strategies and plans.
· Indofarm marketing environment The marketing term refers to factors and forces that affect a firm’s ability to build and maintain successful relationships with customers. Three levels of the environment are: Micro (internal) environment - forces within the company that affect its ability to serve its customers. the industry in which a company operates and the industry’s market(s). Macro (national) environment - larger societal forces that affect the microenvironment.
Indofarm Production Department
Indofarm Equipment Ltd.Founded in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, India in 1999, Indo Farms builds tractors in the 33 to 90hp range. The company is also manufacturing 9 to 20 ton cranes and 15 to 50 kv silent generator sets. Ursus Poland is its technical partners. The company is exporting their products to many countries and their manufacturing is fully computerized. and began manufacturing tractors designed by Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CMERI). Its engines were initially designed on the successful HMT brand of engines, and gearbox as per PTL design. ITL currently is manufacturingindofarm tractors between 18 HP to 90 HP, and theRenault CERESbrand between 60HP to 90HP. ITL went into collaboration withRenault Agriculturalof France in July 2000. Renault Agriculture is a subsidiary of theRenaultGroup. Renault Agriculture was bought byCLAASof Germany in 2003. Incidentally CLAAS already has a strong presence in India market producing its Crop Tiger range of Combine Harvesters in a plant inBaddi, and raised its production to 10000 tractors per annual.
Indofarm Finance Department
· It is duty of indofarmfinancedepartment ofcompanyto make the budget before actual providingmoneyto any department. It will be helpful to fulfill each department with minimum cost. Finance department can take the past records from respective department. It will be useful for making better budget.
· In this function finance department gets money fromcapital market at very low risk and cost. Finance department analyzes all the resources of funds and create a good financial structure of company. In this structure, finance department analyze whether it will decrease the overall cost of capital on average basis or not.
· After making financial structure, finance department invests debenture holders and shareholders money in best projects for getting highestreturn on investment For this finance department has to take investment decision. These investment decisions can be taken with the help of capital budgeting and investment analysis techniques.
· Management of taxes is also the function of finance or finance department. Taxes may be direct or indirect. Finance department continue watches the amendments and updates in tax laws and also create good corporate relation with government by paying return of corporate tax on the time.
· Finance department takes manymeasures for managing the financial risksof company. For reducing loss of fund due to happeningliquiditysolvencyorfinancial disaster,finance department makes a good plan and also takes the help ofdebt collectors insurance companies and otherrating agencies for reducing financial risk.