The Beginning

Mr. J. R. Singal (Chairman) started Eastman Rubber Industries by setting up a manufacturing plant in Ludhiana, Punjab.

First Export Shipment

Eastman ships its first batch of components and accessories overseas, marking its entry into global markets.

Exports to Argentina & Ivory Coast

Eastman begins exporting bicycle parts and complete bikes to Argentina and Ivory Coast.

Eastman Industries Ltd. Founded

Eastman Industries Limited is set up as a corporate entity to bring a more professional structure to the business.

Expansion Across Continents

Eastman Industries expands its reach to Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East.

Eastman Cast & Forge Ltd. Incorporated

Eastman Cast & Forge Ltd. is launched to make hand tools and forgings. It exports to Europe and supplies leading OEMs like Honda, TAFE, Tata Motors, Kirloskar, Mahindra & Mahindra, New Holland (Ford), and L&T.

Latin America Focus Award

Eastman Industries wins the Latin America Focus Award for its strong export performance.

ISO Certifications

Eastman Industries and Eastman Cast & Forge earn ISO 9001 and ISO 9002 certifications for quality.

National Export Award

Eastman receives the National Export Award from Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee — one of only twenty companies in India to be honoured.

Eastman Auto & Power Ltd. Incorporated

Eastman Auto & Power Limited is launched to manufacture batteries and solar products.

SGS Gold Seal Awarded

Eastman is awarded the SGS Gold Seal in recognition of its excellence at work.

Office Opened in China

Eastman opens an office in China to better serve international customers with a wider range of bicycles and components.

Eastman Industrial Company Set Up

Eastman Industrial Company is set up to export two-wheelers and their spare parts. It is now known as the Eastman Auto Group.

CII-EXIM Business Excellence Award

Eastman receives the CII-EXIM Bank Award for Business Excellence.

Eastman New Energy Pvt. Ltd. Incorporated

Eastman New Energy Private Limited is incorporated to manufacture lithium batteries.

Eastman Power Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Incorporated

Eastman Power Technologies Private Limited is incorporated to manufacture power electronics, including solar inverters, home inverters, and e-rickshaw chargers.

AMPS Middle East FZ-LLC Set Up

AMPS Middle East FZ-LLC is set up to expand exports by adding solar products to Eastman's global offerings.

Eastman Green Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Established

Eastman Green Technologies Pvt. Ltd. is established to manufacture high-performance solar panels.