Wall of Fame

1958

THE INCEPTION

Late Mr. Y. N. Chaphekar laid the foundation of this journey with a humble Tool Room

1962 - 72

THE NEXT GENERATION

Mr. Padmakar Chaphekar and his three brothers started supplying tools to giants like ABB, Siemens and Crompton

1975

THE CONSOLIDATION

Some of the biggest industry names like IBM, Compton Greaves, L&T and Bajaj came on-board as regular clients

1980

THE EXPANSION

  1. Supply of assemblies like Hand Brake, Window Regulator etc. was initiated to Mahindra & Mahindra and Tata Motors
  2. The Mumbai division of the company was launched by the name Continental Suspensions Pvt. Ltd.
  3. Export of side car for scooters and motorcycles began to the US and Germany
1982

THE APPRECIATION

Initiated building of a plant for manufacturing load bodies, encouraged by the appreciation given by Tata Motors

1983

THE DIVERSIFICATION

  1. Started the Pune plant of Chaphekar Suspensions Pvt. Ltd. (formerly Continental Suspensions Pvt. Ltd.)
  2. Started building capacity to serve non-automotive industries as well
1987

THE EVOLUTION

Pioneered an Auto Electrical Division to introduce Windshield Washer system

1989

THE INNOVATION

Launched 'Yashwant' an in-house developed brand providing agriculture trailers

1991

THE PROGRESSION

An additional state of the art facility was installed at the Pune unit, with one of the largest load body paint shops

1993

THE EXTENSION

Started supply of mud-guards, fuel tanks, tool boxes and battery cases to BEML (a GOI undertaking) for Tatra Truck, which was then supplied to the Indian Army

2001

THE IMPROVISATION

Launched 'Easy Step', a brand for household ladders

2002

THE CONTINUATION

Started the supply of load body to Bajaj Auto for their mini-pickup (GC 1000)

2003

THE DEVELOPMENT

Added 7 tank solar-heated pre-treatment with painting and powder-coating facility

2009

THE CAPACITY BUILDING

Started manufacturing 'Above Ground Fuel Tanks' for Western International Inc.

2011

THE NEXT CHAPTER

Started the second manufacturing facility of CSPL at Chakan to cater to the requirements of the export market

2013

THE ENHANCEMENTS

Added the shot blasting setup at the manufacturing units to cater to export demands of countries with harsh weather conditions

2015

THE BIG LEAP

Invested in the state of the art MIG Welding Machines by FRONIUS, the market leader