Motherson Group Launches “SAMRX”

Motherson Group announced the launch of Samvardhana Motherson Hamakyorex Engineered Logistics Limited (SAMRX), a JV company between Samvardhana Motherson International Ltd. (SAMIL), India and Hamakyorex Co. Ltd., Japan. SAMRX aims to revolutionize the transportation of finished vehicles in India by developing a modern, technology-enabled and equitable socially conscious solution for the OEM customers. 

SAMRX was launched in the august presence of Mr. Osamu Suzuki, (Chairman, Suzuki Motor Corporation) and Hon’ble Ambassador of Japan to India His Excellency Mr. Kenji Hiramastsu.  The occasion was graced by Mr. R. C. Bhargava (Chairman, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.), Mr. Kenichi Ayukawa (MD & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.), Mr. M. Osuka (Chairman, Hamakyorex Co. Ltd), Mr. Vivek Chaand Sehgal (Chairman, Motherson Group) and Mr. Laksh Vaaman Sehgal (Vice Chairman, Motherson Group).

SAMRX will work towards considerably scaling business operations over a period of the next 3 years. Starting with 20 self-owned trucks and 42 drivers, the company aims to substantially ramp-up its fleet of self-owned trucks to over 1500 and employ over 3200 drivers along with other indirect employees for various support functions by FY 2023.  

Future initiatives of SAMRX include vertical integration through the manufacturing of trailers, yard management, and providing integrated rail & waterways solutions. 

Mr. Vivek Chaand Sehgal, Chairman, Motherson Group said, “Safe and cost-effective transportation solutions are the key to the success of ‘Make in India’. SAMRX will work in this direction by ensuring seamless supply chain across the length and breadth of the Indian economy. With the introduction of GST and construction of brand new superhighways, a systemic ecosystem-level change is required in the transportation industry to drive efficiencies. While SAMRX will take the lead, we need all the support from the industry and the customers. We need to do this together for the nation.”