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INOX India Becomes the First to Receive IATF 16949 Certification for Cryogenic Fuel Tanks.

Economy Business | Dated: 28 Feb 2025

In February 2025, INOX India Limited (INOX India and Cryogenic Vessel Alternatives, INOXCVA), based in Vadodara (Gujarat), became the first Indian manufacturer of cryogenic equipment to receive the 'International Automotive Task Force (IATF) 16949 Certification' for the production of cryogenic fuel tanks.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - This certification, awarded by Bureau Veritas Certification (BVC), covers both the design and manufacturing processes of vacuum-insulated cryogenic fuel tanks at INOX India's Kalol facility in Gujarat.
  • - This achievement establishes INOX India Limited as a pioneer in integrating cryogenic technology with automotive applications within the growing Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) fuel tank sector in India.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) The IATF 16949 certification is a mandatory requirement for automotive Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) suppliers, ensuring compliance with high-quality management standards in the automotive industry.
  • (ii) IATF 16949 is a critical quality management standard, based on International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001, specifically developed to address the unique needs of the automotive sector.
  • (iii) INOX India Limited, a leading manufacturer of cryogenic storage, re-gas, and distribution systems for LNG, industrial gases, and cryo-scientific applications, operates in India, Brazil, and Europe.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Recently, which company became the first to receive the IATF 16949 Certification for cryogenic fuel tanks?

Correct Answer: INOX India

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