Tata AutoComp Boosts Global Reputation With Third Deming Award

By Amit Jangra | Published Date : November 18, 2025

Tata AutoComp wins its third Deming Prize, with THSL recognised for strong quality practices and a work culture focused on steady improvement.

Tata AutoComp Systems has hit another big milestone again. This was the third time since 2024 to win the Deming Prize. On 17 November 2025, its unit, Tata AutoComp Hendrickson Suspensions Limited (THSL), was honored with this great prize for its qualitative work.

It’s a proud moment because it shows that the company is not just making auto parts — it is building a mindset of quality that runs from the factory floor to the leadership team.

This makes THSL the first commercial vehicle suspension system manufacturer in the entire world to receive a Deming Prize. This is a proud moment for India and also for the Tata group, which is already known in the market for building strong Tata commercial vehicles such as Tata truck models, Tata mini truck options, Tata buses, Tata electric truck technology and Tata pickups.

Part of a Growing List of Tata AutoComp Achievements

Table of Contents

1. Part of a Growing List of Tata AutoComp Achievements

2. What Makes the Deming Prize Special

3. Leaders Speak About the Achievement

4. THSL’s Role in India’s Commercial Vehicle Market

5. Global Operations and Wide Product Portfolio

6. Conclusion

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THSL now joins two other Tata AutoComp business units that got the same award in 2024 — the Composites Division and Tata Ficosa. Winning three Deming Prizes in just two years shows how deeply the company follows Total Quality Management (TQM) across all its operations.

This achievement highlights Tata AutoComp’s strong role in supporting the quality of Tata commercial vehicles on the road today. Many Tata truck and Tata mini truck platforms depend on reliable suspension, and THSL’s award reflects its global standard of work.

What Makes the Deming Prize Special

The Deming Prize was started in 1951 by the Union of Japanese Scientists and Engineers. It is one of the most respected global awards for quality and business performance. Companies that receive this award go through a tough check of their leadership, management systems, customer satisfaction and continuous improvement practices.

The prize looks at how well a company builds a culture of teamwork, learns from every process and focuses on long-term quality. These values connect directly with Tata AutoComp’s role in supplying key components for Tata truck fleets, Tata pickups, Tata buses and even the fast–growing Tata electric truck and electric mobility segment.

Leaders Speak About the Achievement

Arvind Goel, Vice-Chairman of Tata AutoComp Systems, said that winning three Deming Prizes in two years is a proud moment for the company. He said this milestone shows the strong commitment to TQM and shared that more business units will adopt the same system to chase future awards.

Manoj Kolhatkar, MD and CEO, described TQM as “a people’s movement.” He said the award shows the company’s focus on a strong quality mindset, customer-first thinking and growth supported by quality leadership.

Their statements show that Tata AutoComp wants to push every part of the company — from suspensions to electric vehicle parts — toward world-class standards.

THSL’s Role in India’s Commercial Vehicle Market

Tata AutoComp Hendrickson Suspensions Limited is a 50:50 joint venture between Tata AutoComp Systems and Hendrickson International. THSL makes parabolic and lift axle suspension systems for medium and heavy commercial vehicles used across India.

 These suspensions are used in:

• Trucks
• Tippers
• Trailers
• Buses

This connects directly to many vehicles running today, including Tata truck fleets, Tata buses, Tata pickups and even emerging Tata electric truck platforms. Strong suspension ensures better safety, better ride quality and long-life performance.

Global Operations and Wide Product Portfolio

Tata AutoComp works through 21 business units and 11 global joint ventures. It runs 66 manufacturing plants across India, Europe, North America, Latin America and China.

 The company supplies components for:

• Passenger vehicles
• Commercial vehicles
• Electric vehicles
• Two-wheelers and three-wheelers
• Off-road vehicles
• Tractors

Their product list includes plastic parts, sheet metal, HVAC systems, seating, exhaust systems and more. In the electric vehicle space, the company provides battery packs, BMS, thermal solutions and electric drivetrains — important for upcoming Tata electric truck and Tata commercial vehicles programs.

Conclusion

Winning the Deming Prize again shows Tata AutoComp’s strong focus on world-class quality. With THSL becoming the first global CV suspension maker to achieve this honour, Tata commercial vehicles — including Tata truck models, Tata mini truck range, Tata buses, Tata pickups and future Tata electric truck products — will continue to get high-quality parts built with global standards.

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Frequently Asked Questions 

Q1. What is the Deming Prize and why is Tata AutoComp winning it important?

Ans. The Deming Prize is a global award for Total Quality Management. Tata AutoComp winning it shows strong quality systems that support safer and better-performing Tata commercial vehicles like the Tata truck and Tata buses.

Q2. What does THSL manufacture for Tata commercial vehicles?

Ans. THSL makes parabolic and lift axle suspension systems used in trucks, tippers, trailers, Tata mini truck models, and future Tata electric truck platforms.

Q3. How will this award help Tata trucks and Tata electric truck future models?

Ans. The award proves high-quality processes. Better suspension means more stable, safe, and long-lasting Tata commercial vehicles, including upcoming electric models.

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