Motherson Sumi completes acquisition of 55% stake in CIM Tools

In October last year, MSSL had announced acquiring a 55 per cent stake in CIM Tools Private Limited (CIM), which is a leading supplier in the aerospace supply chain.

CIM in turn holds 83 per cent stake in Aero Treatment Private Ltd (ATPL) and 49.99 per cent stake in Lauak CIM Aerospace, which is a joint venture with Lauak International, LCA.

ATPL is a vertically integrated unit engaged in surface treatment of machined parts.

The three founders –Srikanth GS, Umesh AS and Vishwanath Deshpande — will retain the remaining 45 per cent stake in CIM, MMSL said in a release.

“We are delighted that all acquisition related formalities have now been completed, and we are happy to welcome CIM Tools to the Motherson family. Apart from our continued focus on the automotive business, we are always looking to expand our non-automotive businesses as well,” Chairman of Motherson Vivek Chaand Sehgal said. CIM’s order book has grown 26 per cent to USD 252 million since the initial announcement in October, MSSL said.

This acquisition marks MSSL’s entry into the aerospace industry. It provides the company with access to an existing and well established customer base. The successful closure of this acquisition is another step forward in the diversification strategy of Motherson, the company said.

The successful closure of the transaction is mutually beneficial for CIM Tools and Motherson. CIM Tools’ existing capabilities coupled with Motherson’s manufacturing expertise and global presence will enable in providing enhanced solutions and creating additional value for customers, the release said quoting Srikanth, Umesh, and Deshpande.