Sundram Fasteners (SFL) is a part of the USD 3 billion TVS Group, headquartered in Chennai, India. It was established in the year 1966 to manufacture high tensile fasteners and is currently among the leading manufacturers of automotive components. A multi product company, it manufactures powder metal parts, precision formed gears, iron powders, radiator caps, gear shifters & tyre carriers, apart from high tensile fasteners and automotive components. Over the years, the Company has acquired cutting-edge technological competencies in forging, metal forming, close-tolerance machining, heat treatment, surface finishing and assembly. SFL is the first Indian company to be ISO 9000 certified. The company has manufacturing facilities both in India and abroad. It is the largest manufacturer and exporter of high-tensile fasteners and commands a market share of over 70%. SFL produces the wide range of fasteners in the country and has the largest library of tools in the sector. Fasteners contribute about 63.5% to the company?s turnover, while cold extruded and powder metal parts contribute 18%. SFL is the sole supplier of radiator caps and has now started supply of powder metal parts to GM, USA. The company also supplies fasteners to Daimler Benz AG, Germany (through Kamax) and Cummins Engine Company Inc., USA. In the OEM sector, its clientele includes auto majors such as Telco, Maruti Udyog, Bajaj Auto and Mahindra & Mahindra.