Eastman Group
From Humble Beginnings to Global Leadership
From our founding in 1978 to becoming a $200 million powerhouse, Eastman Group has grown through innovation, quality, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. With a diverse portfolio and global presence, our journey reflects decades of dedication, industry accolades, and a passion for delivering value worldwide.
Our Journey
Mr. J. R. Singal, our Managing Director sets up a bicycle brake shoe manufacturing plant in Ludhiana, Punjab.
The first shipment of components and accessories leaves for foreign shores.
Eastman Industries Limited starts exporting bike parts & complete bikes to Argentina and Ivory Coast
A corporate entity established as a first step to professionalize operations.
Onwards to Europe, Middle East, Far East
The sister concern Eastman Cast & Forge Ltd. Takes birth to manufacture hand tools and forging. The company besides being exporter to Europe also sells to OEM such as Honda, TAFE, Tata Moters, Kirloskar, Mahindra & Mahindra, New Holland (Ford) and L&T.
Product adaptation after Market Research endeavors success in reaching markets with new product.
Eastman Industries Limited won the Latin America Focus award in 1994
Eastman Industries Limited and Eastman Cast & Forge Limited got ISO 9002 & ISO 9001 certified in 1998
1999 Eastman receives National Export Award from the Prime Minister of India Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee. A recognition from Govt of India to manufacturing and an export oriented company, An honour shared among twenty companies in India. Eastman Industries Limited won Focus LAC Award for outstanding Export performance in 1999, Eastman Industries Limited wons National Export Awards for excellence in Exports.
For the earnest Quality Policies, Eastman earns ISO 9002 accreditaion.
SGS GOLD seal received for work execellence
Opened an office in China to offer a complete choice of bicycle and bicycle components to our valued customers cutting across international barriers.
Eastman decided to incorporate- Eastman Industrial Company for export of two wheelers and their spare parts- Now the company called Eastman Auto Group
Eastman Auto & Power Limited holds automotive, batteries and solar products under its umbrella. Although the auto group began in 2002, the comany was formally launched in 2006
Received EN14766 conformation certificate from Germany.
Tractor linkage parts & farm parts production started for domestic and export markets.
Received CLL-EXIM Bank Award for Business Excellence 2008.
Eastman setup it’s bicycle manufacturing plant in Ludhiana to manufacture and export bikes to European Union.
Eastman added a new office and warehouse in Mangli Nichi, Ludhiana for delivering its domestic bicycle brand “Addo India” for domestic market in India.