Samvardhana Motherson International (SAMIL) was incorporated on December 19, 1986 and domiciled in India. It is a global powerhouse in design, engineering, manufacturing, and assembly, with many facilities (including all Operational Units, Tech Centres, and Representative Offices) across various Countries. Its global footprint, spanning both emerging and developing markets, enables company to support the evolving needs of its customers and anticipate upcoming industrial trends worldwide. Starting with humble beginnings in India, the company has evolved from serving a single customer and offering a limited range of components to becoming a global powerhouse that provides sustainable solutions across diverse industries.

Business area of the company

Samvardhana Motherson International is engaged primarily in the manufacture and sale of components to automotive original equipment manufacturers. The company serves its customers with multiple products and services through its many business divisions. With the support of the customers, these divisions continue to grow stronger and become more diverse and help Motherson move closer to its Vision of being a globally preferred sustainable solutions provider. The three major divisions of the group are Wiring Harness, Vision Systems and Modules and Polymer Products.

Products and services offered by the company

Wiring Harness- The wiring harness division of Motherson is a full service system supplier with complete in-house design, development and manufacturing capability. It is one of the most vertically integrated business divisions with a product range that promotes technological advancement across both the automotive and non-automotive sectors that it supplies to.

Vision Systems- Motherson is one of the leading global suppliers of vision systems to the automotive industry and the product range includes interior mirrors, exterior mirrors and camera-based detection which it supplies to almost all major OEMs. Vision Systems is aided by strong vertical integration and provides full-service solutions to its customers.

Modules and Polymer Products- The division encompasses the largest business line in Motherson. It develops and produces a highly diversified product range from simple plastic parts to highly integrated systems and modules, supplying to OEMs globally. The group also exhibits capabilities in mould design, tooling and elastomer processing.

Integrated Assemblie- The division specializes in integrated premium module assembly and delivery solutions for the automotive industry. As a prominent global provider of services for the automotive industry, it works closely with customers and hold a leading position as a cockpit module integrator.

Elastomers - The Elastomers division supplies a wide range of elastomer-based solutions and products to a spectrum of industries including automotive, medical, home appliances and general industrial applications.

Lighting & Electronics - The division consists of a spectrum of businesses that focus on OEM supplies and also do business through direct channels. The product portfolio includes exterior lighting and electronics, passenger car HVAC & compressors, body control module, struts, shock absorbers and products for backward integration. The division also engages in the area of direct B2B supply.

Precision Metals & Modules - The division is a full system solutions provider for any metal processing including integration of higher-level assembly. It offers an array of products in precision machining; modules like cabins for off-highway vehicles and HVAC systems; body parts and process equipment to a wide spectrum of industries.

Technology & Industrial Solutions - The division focuses on technology, engineering and manufacturing solutions. It sustains the digital foundation of the group’s global operations. It also caters to external clients from different industries globally. This division has a futuristic approach in understanding industry trends and providing solutions. The division has also forayed in the healthcare IT solutions and telematics.

Logistics Solutions - The Logistics division of Motherson aims to bring in efficiency, technology and specialisation in the automotive supply chain. It deals with the logistics of finished vehicles in both the groups’ internal supply chain as well as for external customers.

Aerospace - The Aerospace division of Motherson brings the current capabilities of the group in areas such as wiring harnesses and plastics - into the aerospace industry by providing integrated solutions. The division is simultaneously engaged in developing new products in order to increase its foothold in this segment.

Health & Medical - The division is driven by its purpose of positively impacting lives globally by helping people become healthy, and stay healthy. The division works towards realising this by providing products, solutions and services that help people manage and improve their health, and enable people to access affordable care of the highest quality.

Services - The division consists of several businesses that engage in direct sales and services to end customers and supports their manufacturing operations. The business portfolio includes an industrial park; manufacturing engineering, consultation, project management and turnkey supplies to the automotive industry and trading of machine tools and hydraulic products.

Awards

2020-21

1975-1982

• Motherson founded in Delhi, India.
  
• First cable factory launches a new direction for the family firm.

1983-1986

• First automotive component (wiring harness) produced in India Maruti Suzuki.
  
• Motherson Sumi Systems Ltd. established in joint venture with Sumitomo Wiring Systems..

1987-1998

• First wiring harnesses for commercial vehicles Tata.
  
• The flagship company of the Group, Motherson Sumi Systems Ltd. (MSSL) listed on Indian stock exchanges.
  
• First partnership with a luxury automotive brand Mercedes.
  
• First parts for models exported from India Hyundai.
  
• First collaboration with a US automaker Ford.

1999-2007

• First overseas office in Graz, Austria.
  
• 5-year plan announced publicly for the first time.
  
• First partnership in the off-road segment Caterpillar.
  
• First acquisition by Motherson Group I Wexford Electronics.
  
• First overseas plant in Sharjah, UAE.
  
• First Motherson operation in Europe Ford.
  
• European headquarters opened in Germany.

2008-2020

• Acquisition of Visiocorp (rearview mirror business), SMR established.
  
• Peguform acquisition, SMP established.
  
• Acquisition of wiring harness division of Stoneridge Inc, entering CV segment in USA.
  
• PKC acquisition, leadership position in Amercian, European and Chinese CV market.
  
• Reydel acquisition, closer relations with French OEMs.
  
• Acquisition of Bombardier’s UK rolling stock electrical component business.
  
• Motherson Sumi Systems has incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary namely, Motherson Sumi Wiring India (MSWIL) on July 2, 2020 for manufacturing of wiring harness.