2. IN KIND SPONSORS
Formula Manipal Team has had a varied and reliable range of ‘In Kind’ Sponsors who
have been grateful enough to provide us with major components and spare parts, ranging
from ECUs to Radiators, for our cars. Here is a list for few others who could be of
valuable help to us. Our Main focus has been to shortlist indigenous sponsors and
sponsors whose headquarters are situated in and around our home state, Karnataka.
BOSCH India
In India, Bosch is a leading supplier of technology and
services in the areas of automotive and industrial
technology, consumer goods and building technology.
Additionally, Bosch also has in India, the largest
development centre, outside Germany, for end to end
engineering and technology solutions.
Components/Services which can be acquired:
ECUs (Engine Control Units)
Transmission Control Systems
Direct Gasoline Injectors Systems
Spark Plugs
Tools (Ranging from Drill Machines To Welding Machines)
Note:
Bosch India has its head office in Bangalore which is in close proximity to Manipal. Also
it has its ECU manufacturing factory set up recently near Bangalore so there are
significantly more chance of receive a positive feedback.
Contact Info:
Address:
Bosch Limited
Post Box No. 3000,Hosur Road,
Bangalore- 560030.
Telephone 080-41768761
Fax 080 - 2299 1978
3. MRF
MRF, is a major tyre manufacturing company located
in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. RF is mainly involved in
making vehicle tyres. It is India's largest tyre manufacturing
company, and among the dozen largest worldwide. It
exports to more than 65 countries.
Components/Services which can be acquired:
Racing Tyres(MRF manufactures a very wide range of tyres for companies
ranging from Audi to Maruti).
Technical Know-How.
Note:
MRF is a big name in Motor car racing scene in India and around the world. It is known
to sponsor many racing league at a national level. Also it has a Head Office situated In
Chennai, so the expenses for travelling of our personnel can be curtailed.
Contact Info:
MRF Limited
124, Greams Road,
Chennai - 600 006,
India.
Phone : 91 - 44 - 28292777
Fax : 91 - 44 - 2829 1844 / 0562
4. Denso India Ltd.
DENSO Corporation is a global automotive components
manufacturer headquartered in the city of Kariya, Aichi
Prefecture, Japan. Established December 16, 1949, it started its
operations in India in 1984. DENSO is a member of
the Toyota Group of companies.
Components/Services which can be acquired:
Engine Cooling Module
Radiator
Fuel Pump
Air Filter
Note:
DENSO India Ltd. has one if its Manufacturing unitsnear Bangalore which specializes in
manufacturing Radiators and Air Filters.
Contact Info:
30 K.M Stone,
Tumkur road-NH4,
Vishveshwara,
Nelamanagala,Bangalore -562 123
Tel: 080-27722339
5. IPG Automotive
IPG Automotive was founded in 1984 as a spin-off of Karlsruhe University.
The powerful tools and reliable methods offered by IPG Automotive allows the
customer to import existing models, tools and processes into an open, cross-
functional integration and test platform. This makes virtual test driving
available to you for a wide range of applications across all development phases
including vehicle dynamics.
Services offered:
Software tools for Virtual Testing during the Developmental Phases.
Note:
IPG automotive is our season 2013 sponsor and also very valuable to us since it
specializes in providing various prototyping services for FSAE cars not just to Formula
Manipal but also Pravega Racing team of VIT.
IPG Automotive GmbH
Headquarters in Germany
Bannwaldallee 60
D-76185 Karlsruhe
Tel +49.721.98520.0
Fax +49.721.98520.99
6. 3DPD
To be noted that 3DPD is already a sponsor for FM
3DPD caters to various industry segments for their prototyping requirements and
provides suitable solutions. They also suggest the right processes and material
for development of these prototypes.
Note:
3DPD is our 2013 sponsor and has been helping us with Rapid Prototyping. If we
continue to keep up with the promises in the contract, in all probability 3DPD will be
sponsoring us for the 2014 season as well.
Contact Info:
3D Product Development (P) Ltd.
B2, KSSIDC Industrial Estate, 2nd
phase, Veerasandra, Huskur Road, Anekal Taluk,
Bengaluru- 560 100
Tel: 080-27848275
info@3dpd.net
kiran@3dpd.net
7. Magod Laser
Provides Jobwork Services in Laser Cutting of Sheets & Plates, Laser Cutting of
Tubes ans Pipes, 5-Axis Laser Cutting of 3D formed Parts, Laser Welding, Laser
Drilling ,Water Jet Cutting , Die & Mould repair, as well as Design & Product.
Services Offered
Magod Laser has helped us in fabrication of various parts thanks to their advance laser
cutting technology and since its based in Bangalore it’s in close proximity.
Contact Info:
Bangalore Address (Head office):
Magod Laser Machining Pvt Ltd
Area,Jigani,Anekal Taluk,
Bangalore-562 105,INDIA
Phone:91-80-2782 6226,
Mo: 09845724242
Fax:91-80-2782 6246 ,
Email:info@magodlaser.in
8. Company Wise Summary (In Kind Sponsors)
Company
Bosch India
MRF
Denso
India Ltd.
IPG
Automotive
3DPD
MAGOD
Laser
Parts/Service
>ECUs (Engine ControlUnits)
>Transmission Control Systems
>Direct Gasoline Injectors
>Spark Plugs
>Tools
>Racing Tyres.
>Technical Know-How
>Engine Cooling Module
>Radiator
>Fuel Pump
>Air Filter
Software tools for Virtual
Testing during the
Developmental Phases.
Rapid Prototyping
Fabrication of various parts
thanks to their advance laser
cutting technology
Headquarters
Bangalore
Chennai
Bangalore
Karlsruhe (Germany)
Bangalore
Bangalore
Tel No.
080-41768761
044 - 28292777
080-27722339
+49.721.98520.0
080-27848275
80-2782 6246
9. FINANCIAL SPONSORS
Syndicate Bank
Syndicate Bank is one of the oldest and major
commercial banks of India which was founded by
T.M.A Pai. It was nationalized in 1969.
Note:
Being one of the sister projects of T.M.A Pai, Syndicate Bank is very likely to sponsors
us. Apart from this it has its head quarter located here in Manipal which makes our job
much easier.
Contact Info:
Administrative Dept : 080-22353701
Email:cogau2926@syndicatebank.co.in
10. Mahindra
Founded in 1945 as a steel trading company, Mahindra
entered automotive manufacturing in 1947. Since then
they have turned into a US $15.4 billion multinational
group with presence in over 100 countries across the
globe.
NOTE:
Participate and Sponsors various events at National level.
Contact Info:
Mahindra Navistar Automotive
Marketing Department,
Mahindra Towers,
Third Floor,
G. M. Bhosale Marg,
Worli,
Mumbai 400 018
INDIA
Tel. +91 20-27473600 / 1800 200 3600
11. Sahara India
Sahara India Pariwar is a major entity on the corporate scene having
diversified business interests that include Finance, Infrastructure &
Housing, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Merchandise Retail Venture,
Manufacturing and Information Technology.
NOTE:Sahara India is a partner in the Force India Formula One Team, with there
keen intrest in racing they would us with the financial support.
Contact Info:
Bangalore
Unit No. G2,
Church Gate,
Bangalore-560 001
Tel : + 91- 80 – 64559009
MakeMyTrip.com
MakeMyTrip Limited is an Indian online travel agency. One
out of every twelve domestic flights from India were booked
through it in 2009.
Note:
They Can Sponsor the flight tickets and expenses for the logistics. Also Manipal, where
thousands of students and staff travel every year on several occasions is a huge market
for them and can be the key criteria which will help us get their sponsorship.
Contact Info:
MakeMyTrip India Pvt. Ltd.,
Tower A, SP Infocity,
243, Udyog Vihar, Phase 1.
Gurgaon, Haryana - 122016, India.
12. Larsen & Toubro:
L&T is an Indian Multinational conglomerate, with its Headquarters in
Mumbai. It mainly works in the fields of Engineering, Construction,
Manufacturing, Information Technology and Financial Services.
NOTE:
Present Sponsor
Contact Info:
Larsen & Toubro Limited,
L&T House, Ballard Estate
P.O. Box: 278
Mumbai 400 001
1800 2094545 (Toll Free)
infodesk@larsentoubro.com
http://www.larsentoubro.com
13. MEDIA SPONSOR
AUTOCAR INDIA
Autocar is a weekly British automobile magazine and is
referred to as "The World's oldest car magazine".
Since its launch in September 1999, Autocar India has
established itself as the clear leader in automotive
journalism and has earned an enviable reputation for its
high level of editorial content and production standards.
Note:
We lack a Media Sponsor. AUTOCAR India is the highest selling automotive magazine
in India and with their publicity
Casa Grande,
18/3, 3rd Cross,
Nandi Durg Road,
Bangalore 560 046.
Tel: 080-2354 0564
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Sahara Force India Formula One Team, the
trading name of Force India Formula One Team
Limited, is a Formula One racing team based
inSilverstone, United Kingdom which currently
holds an Indian license.
Being the only Indian team I’m sure they’ll keep an eye out if we seek there help.
14. Buy A CC Campaign
‘Buy A CC Campaign’ has successfully managed to gain the required
financial support which was and will be needed in the future. To this
already brilliant and innovative idea we propose to add something
which we are sure will manage to gain the interest of even more
contributors.
Apart for these token of appreciation, we give to our CC owners based
on the number of cc they buy we would also give an added privilege which is highlighted below:
> 2 CC’s: 1 Key ring.
> 3 CC’s: 1 Key Ring+1 Pen
> 5 CC’s: 1 Key Ring+1 Pen+1 Mug
> 7 CC’s: 1 Key Ring+1 Pen+1 Mug+1 Diary
> 10 CC’s:1 Key Ring+1 Pen+1 Mug+1 Diary+1 T-shirt
> 15 CC’s: 1 Key Ring+1 Pen+1 Mug+1 Diary+1 T-Shirt+1 Planner+ Name Etched on the
Chasse.
> 20 CC’s1 Key Ring+1 Pen+1 Mug+1 Diary+1 T-shirt+1 Planner+1 Bag + Name Etched on
the Chasse.
15. LOCAL SPONSORS FOR ‘BUY A CC’
Hanuman Motors
Hanuman Motors is a well-recognized brand name in India’s automobile industry. Various
companies of the group have long standing associations with multiple automobile
manufacturers, generations of loyal customers, the local community and workforce and the
finance and banking industry.
Mainly deals in TATA vehicles
Why? : Hanuman Motors, is again, in the motor vehicle sector and can be of the same value
as that of Abharan motors to us. It is situated in Manipal and is easily accessible too.
Contact:
PB NO. 27, Hanuman Compound, Veera Hanuman Marg, Chitpadi, Udupi- 576101
08202522632
Dr. G Shankar
Dr G Shankar of G Shankar Family Trust has been conferred the prestigious ‘Nadoja’ award
by Hampi University for his dedication, enterprise and meritorious service to society.
Dr G Shankar's story is rather extraordinary. Because of abject poverty, Shankar failed to
pursue higher education when young. However, this did not deter him from scaling dizzy
heights through sheer hard work, determination, and service-mindedness. He has never
disassociated himself from deep-rooted humanitarian concern, and has continued to serve the
needy in whatever means possible.
16. Pramod Madhwaraj
Served as vice president of D.K Dist.NSUI and secretary of State Youth Congress. Was
elected as the youngest president of Dakshina Kannada Mogaveera Mahajana Sangha, the
apex body of Fischer men at the age of 28 years and served the Fishermen community as
president of coastal Fishermen Action Committee, a Confederation of 55 various fisherman
organizations for 13 years. Was instrumental in increasing the diesel subsidy of Government
of Karnataka for fisheries from 50 lacks to Rs.45 Cores per year. Was instrumental in
increasing the diesel subsidy from Government of India from Rs.1 crore per year to Rs. 7
crore, thus saving mechanized fishing from total destruction due to severe hike in fuel
charges.
