New Delhi: Among foreign exhibitors at the 9th Auto Expo '08, a strong delegation of 10 Malaysian companies were the first-time exhibitors of their technology and products.

Avana Technologies (M) SDN BHD, Filton Industries SDN BHD, Hardex Corporation SDN BHD, Kumpulan Jebco (M) SDN BHD, NJ Manufacturing Industries SDN BHD, Proreka (M) SDN BHD, BT Automotive Systems SDN BHD, etc. to name a few,  are manufacturers engaged in the production of automotive parts and accessories.

"Business deals, networking, and building relations through joint ventures are our expectations and objective in Auto Expo 2008", said Mohd Feisal Ezuan Abdul Aziz, assistant manager, product and services development division, Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) which was reiterated by The Malaysian Automotive Component Parts Manufacturers (MACPMA).

"We hope to explore the Indian market with our technology," commented Aziz. Avana Technologies, a Malaysian exhibitor, is primarily engaged in product design and development for car accessories. Their latest products are the 9-inch overhead TFT LCD DVD Player with USB Port and SD/MMC card Slot which enables customers to watch movies using pen drives.

Another newly launched product is the 7-inch TFT LCD rear mirror with Bluetooth Cmos Indicator Camera. These products are designed to facilitate the demands and evolving needs of the clients by exploiting niches in the automotive accessories business world.

Filton Industries, a 30-year old Malaysian company, exhibiting in Auto Expo 2008, specialises in automobile filter products. Their latest product- Fuel Filter- which was recently launched, used in Toyota Innova. Besides filters, they also manufacture air oil separators and hydraulic filters.

Hardex Corporation, a company that specialises in automotive chemical products and automotive maintenance products, has a whole range of products from professional adhesive and automotive chemical products to adhesive and silicone products. An eight year old company, it aims to specialise and grow its business further.

Kumpulan Jebco, another Malaysian exhibitor, deals mainly with rubber and specialises in anti-vibration products. Its dynamic damper has the uniqueness of resonance frequency, which is one step ahead in anti-vibration solution for automobiles.

Proreka specialises in styling and modification, engineering design and data, prototype modeling, OEM products and secondary processes. Its newly launched body kit is currently used in Hyundai Verna. It is an eight year old company, which is increasingly involved in supplying complete automotive systems and modules, from initial concept deliberations to final product manufacturing.

BT Automotive System's latest technology uses natural gas besides petrol and diesel in the same engine. This company is into manufacturing of automotive switches, engine management system and duel fuel system.