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HAL to overhaul Navy's Sea King helicopters
Bangalore: Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) and
the Indian Navy on Monday signed an MoU that will enable
HAL to shortly get into the business of overhaul and repair
of Sea King naval helicopter transmission system components.
The
Navy is also financing a Rs 71.68-crore project at HAL's
helicopter division in Bangalore that includes a new overhaul
facility. HAL is also acquiring technology for this from
the maker of Sea Kings, the British Westland Helicopter
Ltd. The contract for technology transfer was signed in
March. The facility is to be ready by the end of this
fiscal year. HAL described the creation of the facility
as a milestone in indigenous generic repair and full overhaul.
"The project will go a long way in enhancing the
fleet serviceability of Sea King helicopters and reducing
the down time," HAL said in a release.
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Satyam
to raise headcount at Chennai
Chennai: Satyam Computer Services Ltd has said
that it would add 1,500 persons to its existing strength
of 2,300 in Chennai. The company has inaugurated its 1.5
lakh sq. ft center, located in what is now being called
the IT corridor of Chennai, connecting the city to the
town of Mahabalipuram.
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Gillette's
MACH 3 Turbo
New Delhi: Gillette India has unveiled the next
generation triple blade shaving system `MACH 3 Turbo',
which features anti-friction blades, protective skin guard,
a new patented lubricating system and an improved razor
handle with an ergonomically-enhanced grip.
Gillette India has one razor and blade manufacturing unit
in Bhiwadi (Rajasthan) and another one in Chennai for
oral care. The razor and blade business contributes 65
per cent of the company's total sales. The company has
four divisions — grooming, personal care, oral care
and battery. In value terms, the Indian shaving products
market about is Rs 600 crore.
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