Two units of Amara Raja Energy & Mobility Ltd (ARE&M) have secured the esteemed JIPM’s TPM Excellence Awards at the International Conference Centre in Kyoto, Japan. The awards underscore ARE&M’s dedication to excellence in the Energy & Mobility sector and recognise its pioneering efforts in manufacturing efficiency and quality.
The Japan Institute of Plant Maintenance (JIPM) bestowed the TPM Excellence Award upon an Industrial Battery manufacturing unit and conferred the Excellence in consistent TPM commitment award upon an Automotive Battery unit. These accolades symbolise ARE&M’s unwavering vision, commitment, and endeavour towards manufacturing excellence and quality assurance.The awards were presented to C Narasimhulu Naidu, Chief Operations Officer, ARE&M, and other company officials at an event held in Kyoto, Japan. JIPM, renowned for its stringent evaluation criteria, recognises companies worldwide excelling in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) implementation to enhance plant efficiency.Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) focuses on eradicating all forms of production losses, emphasising both machinery and workforce optimisation. This year, participants from 16 countries vied for the coveted award, showcasing their prowess in quality, productivity, and safety through the 8-pillar approach of JIPM.C Narasimhulu Naidu, COO, ARE&M, expressed his gratitude, stating, “Through implementing various improvement initiatives and with unwavering support from our employees, Amara Raja has achieved the highest levels of productivity while upholding safety protocols. This award signifies our commitment to world-class quality and safety.”Harshavardhana Gourineni, Executive Director, ARE&M, conveyed his delight, saying, “Securing this honour from JIPM, the pinnacle of TPM awards globally, is a testament to our team’s meticulous efforts in implementing and standardising TPM practices. This recognition fuels our motivation, and we aim to achieve the Special Award for all our Battery plants by FY’27.”
