Escorts Kubota Limited

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– **History**:
– Founded as Escorts Agents Ltd. in 1944 by Har Prasad Nanda and Yudi Nanda.
– Started Nanda Bus Company in Lahore.
– Escorts Limited established in 1960 in Faridabad.
– Began manufacturing agricultural machinery and x-ray machines.
– Entered partnerships with Westinghouse and Elpro for manufacturing.

– **Businesses**:
– Escorts Agri Machinery launched in 1960.
– Manufactures tractors under Farmtrac, Powertrac, and Steeltrac brands.
– Partnership with Ford in 1969 for licensed Ford tractors.
– Plants in India and Poland.
– North American subsidiary went into receivership in 2008.

– **Escorts Agri Machinery**:
– First Escorts tractors produced in 1961 under Ursus license.
– Collaboration with Ford for licensed tractors.
– Plant in Mrągowo, Poland.
– Assembly plant in Tarboro, North Carolina.
– Diversified product range under different brand names.

– **Escorts Kubota – Construction Equipment**:
– Manufactures construction and material handling equipment.
– Offers Safe Cranes, Hydra Cranes, backhoe loaders & compactors.
– More than five decades of experience.
– Established as a trusted partner.
– Manufacturing facility in Faridabad, Haryana.

– **Railway Equipment Division**:
– Manufactures critical railway components for Indian Railways.
– Supplies air brake systems, EP brake systems, draft gears, and couplers.
– Provides composition brake blocks, dampers, and rubber components.
– Manufacturing facility located in Sector 24, Faridabad.
– Ensures quality and reliability in railway equipment.

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