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INTERVIEW
customers, we learnt that lots of machine machining operations AMS, Mori Seiki, 1969-76: Machining of Precision Auto
tap breakage issues were faced and Makino. Components for Automotive OEM.
scraping the component as well. A
thought strike in mind to find a solution Q. Please brief us your journey of 1976: Myself Shri Vijay Zumbarlal
for this as it was adversely affecting to the 45 years? What are milestones Chopda joined M/s Kalpana Industries.
profitability of many small & medium scale achieved during this journey?
industries. I joined M/s Kalpana Industries in 1976 1981: Visited EMO in Hannover, Germany
When I visited “EMO” in Hannover, after my graduation as my beloved for solution of Tapping operations.
Germany in September 1981, I found and respected uncles Shri Motilalji, Shri
a solution for tap breakage problems Fulchandji and my respected father Shri 1982-83: Started Development of
and decided to focus on this product Zumbarlalji gave me required support Tapping Products in existing facility.
development which gave strong & encouragement. They wanted me to
foundation for starting of KTA Spindle follow the new path of my godly uncle late 1985: Incorporated new company
Toolings. Shri Chandanmalji, who deeply influenced Kalpana Tools & Appliances Pvt. Ltd.
Today, KTA Spindle Toolings has and enlighten me with his wisdom.
admirable state of art manufacturing plant It was an enriching journey, when an 1985: FIE FOUNDATION Award for
having 70,000 sq.ft of area with built up idea was conceived and our willpower Development of Tapping Chuck.
60,000 sq.ft. which includes Mfg plant, and faith gave us the require inertia to
Sales & Admin building and a separate take it forward with excited teammates 1986-96: Production of Tapping Chucks
ware house which has storage capacity of who joined in this progressive journey & Tap Adaptors.
50,000 holders and accessories. of KTA family, we met with following
Presently we have latest high milestones on our way. 1997: Second Generation Mr. Vipul
technology 150+ nos CNC machines Vijay Chopda joined the organisation.
which includes market leaders in grinding 1969: My uncle late Shri Chandanmalji
i.e Studer, Schaudt, Voumard and for Chopda started M/s Kalpana Industries. 1998: Mr. Vipul Chopda Started New
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