Says Satish Godase, Director, Nu-Vu Conair Pvt Ltd, a joint venture company between the Ahmedabad-based Nu-Vu Engineers and the US-based Conair Group - a leader in auxiliary equipment for plastic processors.
How has the JV with Conair Group evolved?
Nu-Vu Conair, which was started in 2007, is one of the leading manufacturers of plastic auxiliary equipment in India. We have state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Ahmedabad to manufacture central vacuum conveying systems, drying systems, volumetric & gravimetric blending systems, chillers and mould temperature control units, crystallisers, granulators, conveyors and more for polymer processors.
The organisation has implemented a quality management system in accordance with ISO 9001:2015 for scope of design, manufacture, supply and after sales service of plastic auxiliary equipment. We have PAN India presence with highly trained sales and service engineers ready to serve our valued customers. Nu-Vu Conair has garnered a significant level of trust in our market by offering world class plastic auxiliary equipment, value added services and customised solutions.
How do you serve automotive industry?
We manufacture and sell plastic auxiliary equipment that is used for pre-processing of polymer before they actually mould or extrude for desired shape. The polymer processors who manufacture plastic parts such dash boards, bumpers, mirrors, seating system, air vents, etc use our auxiliary equipment before moulding or extrusion. We also provide recycling grinders for defective plastic parts or runners and sprues generated during moulding. All major plastic automotive component manufacturers are our customers.
How do you serve the auto industry?
Any polymer needs to be stored, conveyed, dried, and blended before moulding/extrusion; post that the finished parts need to be cooled. Thus we provide complete solutions that included silos, pneumatic conveying system, dehumidifying air dryers, volumetric and gravimetric blenders, chillers and mould temperature controllers, belt conveyors, etc. to the automotive industry. Our expertise span right from sizing of the equipment for intended application, delivery and installation to after-sales service.
What are the benefits of using Nu-Vu Conair products to the manufacturers of plastic auto components?
Our products are based on the latest innovative technology from The Conair Group. The benefits of our equipment to plastic component manufacturers include energy saving, repetitive and reliable operation, less downtime, increased productivity and high quality of plastic products.
Usage of plastics in auto industry is increasing. How is NU-VU Conair gaining from this trend?
Usage of plastics is increasing due to various benefits of the material such as easy to mould/manufacture, lightweight, fuel efficiency, cost reduction, faster manufacturing and improved aesthetics. As usage of polymer is increasing, it will help in our growth too as more plastic component manufactures will require auxiliaries for efficient operation and we are one of the preferred suppliers to the industry.
What are the growth plans for NU-VU Conair?
Nu-Vu Conair Pvt Ltd is registering growth in double digits every year. Our future plans include expansion of our manufacturing facility, introduction of new products in blending, heat transfer and size reduction segment, adapting latest smart controllers and developing efficient software to operate these controllers and getting ourselves ready for Industry 4.0.
Our expertise span right from sizing of the equipment for intended application, delivery and installation to after-sales service. The benefits of our equipment to plastic component manufacturers include energy saving, repetitive and reliable operation, less downtime, increased productivity and high quality of plastic products.