Maini Group announces the launch of ‘TOMCAR’ in India

The Maini Group, promoters and pioneers of India's first electric car Reva, today announced the launch of TOMCAR in India. The TOMCAR is a military grade, high-performance all terrain vehicle originally designed for military and border patrol use is virtually an indestructible vehicle, built to go “ANYWHERE AND BACKTM”. The announcement was made during the DEFEXPO 2012 held in New Delhi between 29th March 2012 – 1st April 2012. Maini Group acquired a majority stake in TOMCAR, a Company based in Israel engaged in design and manufacture of high performance off road vehicles. “We are delighted to launch the TOMCAR in India. With the Indian Defence, Paramilitary and Homeland Security scouting aggressively for All Terrain Vehicles, we intend to promote TOMCAR amongst them as part of their modernization drive.” said Sandeep Maini, Chairman of Maini Group.

TOMCAR all-terrain vehicles feature strong, fully-welded steel tube chassis and heavy duty four-wheel independent suspension. These vehicles are designed to be safe, rugged and extremely dependable. The Maini Group has created a manufacturing facility in Bangalore to cater for both domestic and overseas customers. The Maini Group is engaged in high precision and innovative engineering products for the last four decades and has a strong presence in diverse industry segments. Core capabilities of Maini group include high precision components for Aerospace and Automotive applications, Material Handling Equipments, Electric Buggies for People and Cargo Movement, Storage and Shelving Systems Plastics and Composites.

TOMCAR can be effectively deployed for the following applications:

• Fire rescue
• Remote surveying
• Rescue and Relief operations
• Special operations
• Forestry
• Anti-terrorism and Insurgency operations
• Reconnaissance and Surveillance
• Movement of troops and equipment to the forward most replenishment point providing vital support to missions
• Light Strike Vehicle in conflict areas
• Anti-Poaching operations

TOMCAR is deployed by the Israeli Military, the US Customs Border Patrol and the British Army in Afghanistan. TOMCAR has been customized for the military and border forces to carry Heavy Machine Gun, Anti-tank guided missile launcher, Automatic Grenade Launcher with a winch for self-recovery. TOMCAR has an option of being customized for both armoured and unmanned versions. TOMCAR is also air transportable and para-droppable.