MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

 

Report Date :

25th May, 2006

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

AIRGRIP INTERNATIONAL

 

 

Registered Office :

Plot No. 163-164, Phase II, GIDC Industrial Area, Dared,  Jamnagar – 361 004, Gujarat, India

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials [as on]

31.03.2006

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

1988

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

24100200702

 

 

IEC No.:

2406000192

 

 

Legal Form :

Sole Proprietary Concern

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturersr, Importer and Exporters of Tube and Pipe Fittings. Also supplies Brass Electrical Wiring Accessories, Precision Brass Components, Lamp Parts, Compression , Self-Align Fittings,  Brass Lock Nuts, Brass and M S Fastners, Brass Washers, Brass Turned Components, Electrical Wiring Accessories, Pipe, Tube and Sanitary [CP], Brass Fitting, Brass Moulding Inserts, Brass Casted Parts, Brass Forged Parts, Brass Quick Connectors, Brass Cable Glands, Nuts, Stainless Steel Small Cabinet Handles and Glass Door Pull Handles.

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

Ba

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

41-55

Ba

Overall operation is considered normal. Capable to meet normal commitments.

Satisfactory

 

Maximum Credit Limit :

USD 50000

 

 

Status :

Satisfactory

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Usually Correct

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

Subject is a well established concern having satisfactory track records. Proprietor of the concern is reported as experienced, respectable and resourceful businessman. His trade relations are fair. Payments are usually correct and as per commitments. The concern can be considered normal for business dealings at usual trade terms and conditions. 

 

LOCATIONS

 

Registered Office :

Plot No. 163-164, Phase II, GIDC Industrial Area, Dared,  Jamnagar – 361 004, Gujarat, India

Tel. No.:

91-288-2730001

Fax No.:

91-288-2730002

Mobile No.:

91-9825071421/9426465801

E-Mail.:

airgrip@sancharnet.in, sales@airgrip.in

Website

http://www.airgrip.co.in

Area :

38,800 sq. ft.

Location :

Owned

 

 

Administrative Office :

Plot No. 163-164, Phase II, GIDC Industrial Area, Dared,  Jamnagar – 361 004, Gujarat, India

Tel. No.:

91-288-2730001

Fax No.:

91-288-2730002

Mobile No.:

91-9825071421

Area :

800 sq. ft.

Location :

Owned

 

 

Factory 1 :

Plot No. 163-164, Phase II, GIDC Industrial Area, Dared,  Jamnagar – 361 004, Gujarat, India

Tel. No.:

91-288-2730001

Fax No.:

91-288-2730002

Mobile No.:

91-9825071421

Area :

40000 sq. ft.

Location :

Owned

 

 

Factory 2 :

Plot No. 163-164, Phase II, GIDC Industrial Area, Dared,  Jamnagar – 361 004, Gujarat, India

Tel. No.:

91-288-2730001

Fax No.:

91-288-2730002

Mobile No.:

91-9825071421

Area :

40000 sq. ft.

Location :

Owned

 

SOLE PROPRIETOR

 

Name :

Mrs. Kelpa K Shah

Designation :

 Proprietor

Address :

401, 4TH floor, Arihant Tower, Oswal Colony, Jamngar – 361005

Date of Birth/Age :

34 Years

Qualification :

B. Com

Experience :

8 Years

 

 

Name :

Mr. Ketan Shah

Designation :

Proprietor (CEO)

Address :

D-6/323, Ranjit Nagar, Jamnagar

Date of Birth/Age :

34 Years

Qualification :

B. Com

Experience :

10 Years

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturersr, Importer and Exporters of Tube and Pipe Fittings. Also supplies Brass Electrical Wiring Accessories, Precision Brass Components, Lamp Parts, Compression , Self-Align Fittings,  Brass Lock Nuts, Brass and M S Fastners, Brass Washers, Brass Turned Components, Electrical Wiring Accessories, Pipe, Tube and Sanitary [CP], Brass Fitting, Brass Moulding Inserts, Brass Casted Parts, Brass Forged Parts, Brass Quick Connectors, Brass Cable Glands, Nuts, Stainless Steel Small Cabinet Handles and Glass Door Pull Handles.

 

 

Products :

  • Tube and Pipe Fittings
  • Brass Electrical Wiring Accessories
  • Precision Brass Components
  • Lamp Parts
  • Compression and Self-Align Fittings 

 

Product Range includes:

 

  • Lamps
  • Table Lamps and Lamp Shades
  • Brass Lamps
  • Glass Lamps
  • Paper Lamps
  • Decorative Lamp Shades
  • Glass Beaded Lamps
  • Night Lamps
  • Wrought Iron Lamps
  • Lanterns
  • Electrical Lamps
  • Garden Lanterns

 

 

Exports to :

Denmark, Germany, Europe, USA and Middle East

 

 

Imports from :

Belgium, Europe, USA and Middle East

 

 

Terms :

 

Selling :

L/C, D/P, Cash and Credit upto 30 days basis

 

 

Purchasing :

L/C, D/P, D/A, Cash & Credit upto 60 days through bank.

 

PRODUCTION STATUS

 

Particulars

Unit

 

Installed Capacity

Actual Production

Brass Turned Components

M. Ton

 

100

72

Brass Casted Rods

M. Ton

 

600

480

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

Suppliers :

C F Booth and Company, UK

S N Metals, UK and USA

Lucky Recycling, Dubai 

 

 

Customers :

Wholesalers, End Users and OEM’s

 

 

No. of Employees :

35

 

 

Bankers :

State Bank of Saurashtra

Dared GIDC Branch, Jamnagar – 361 004, Gujarat, India 

 

State Bank of Saurashtra

Shankar Tekri Industrial Estate Branch, Jamnagar – 361 004, Gujarat, India

 

Navanagar Co-Operative Bank Limited

Shankar Tekri Industrial Estate Branch, Jamnagar – 361 004, Gujarat, India

 

Central Bank of India

Gandhi Chowk, Jamnagar – 361001

 

 

Facilities :

Credit Limit: Rs. 2.500 millions from State Bank of Saurashtra.

Credit Limit: Rs. 1.000 millions from Navanagar Co-Operative Bank Limited.

Credit Limit – Rs. 10.000 Millions from Central Bank of India

 

 

 

Banking Relations :

Satisfactory

 

 

Auditors :

Kalpit Mehta & Associates

Chartered Accountant 

Address:

439-441, Cross Roads, Opposite DKV Collage, Bent Bunder Road, Jamnagar – 361008

Tel. No.:

91-288-2665700

 

 

Associates/Subsidiaries :

Agrip Industries

Plot No. 164, GIDC – 2, Dared, Jamnagar – 361004

Line of Business – Manufacturer of Brass Component 

 

Airgrip Exports

Plot No. 163, GIDC – 2, Dared, Jamnagar – 361004

Line of Business – Manufacturer of Brass Parts

 

Devi Metals

Plot No. 163, GIDC – 2, Dared, Jamnagar – 361004

Line of Business – Import and Trading in Brass Scrap

 

Shree Harsidohi Casting Works

Plot No. 164, GIDC – 2, Dared, Jamnagar – 361004

Line of Business – Manufacturer of Brass Casted Rods

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

Capital Investment :

 

Owned :

Rs. 8.600 Millions

Borrowed :

Rs. 4.800 Millions

Total :

Rs. 13.400 Millions

 

FINANCIAL DATA

[all figures are in Rupees Millions]

 

Particulars

 

31.03.2006

31.03.2005

31.03.2004

Sales Turnover

28.800

24.000

19.800

 

 

 

 

Profit/Loss for the year

2.100

1.700

1.400

 

 

 

 

Export Value

3.100

1.800

NA

 

 

 

 

Import Value

11.500

9.600

7.600

 
KEY RATIOS

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

31.03.2006

31.03.2005

31.03.2004

PAT / Total Income
(%)
7.29

7.08

7.07

 
 
 

 

 

Net Profit Margin

(PBT/Sales)

(%)

7.29

7.08

7.07

 

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

Trade References

 

Jakap Met Industry Private Limited

Gate No. 1178, Pirangunj, Pune

Mr. P V Danke

Tel. 91-20-22923721/3

 

Frirdeal Enterprises

G – 6, MIDC, Shiroli, Kolhapure

Mr. K M Parit

Tel.  91-230-246005

 

Gupta Trading Company

Jeevali Bazar, Rewari, Haryana

Mr. Sanjay Data

Tel. 91-1214-252303

 

OJD Trading APS

 

Geissel GmbH

 

Partners Metal NV

 

K J Corporation

 

As per website Details:

 

About Us:

AIRGRIP GROUP OF COMPANIES started with a vision to use Indian skills and German technology, with a view to produce quality products in India for the world market

They at AIRGRIP GROUP OF COMPANIES have successfully made roads into the European market, supplying quality products to their customers to their fullest satisfaction.

Their company’s philosophy of offering complete customer satisfaction is clearly stated in their policy as follows:

“Continuous improvement in Quality, Service and timely deliveries to exceed customer Satisfaction”

“Planned and Efficient Utilisation of technology, Human and material resources.”

“Devotion, involvement, dedication and co-operation of all people at every stage.”

“Training to employees to improve their skills and knowledge “

With this in mind, they have developed an extremely flexible factory organisation to enable the company to react in meeting the immediate customer requirements. Their highly qualified employees enjoy a great team spirit and excellent internal communication, which means that ‘AIRGRIP GROUP OF COMPANIES ’ is well armed to meet the future challenges arising from the market and from technological developments.

ISO 9001-2000 Certified

 

Company Policy

Their company’s philosophy of offering complete customer satisfaction is clearly stated in their policy as follows:

“Continuous improvement in Quality, Service and timely deliveries to exceed customer Satisfaction”

“Planned and Efficient Utilisation of technology, Human and material resources.”

“Devotion, involvement, dedication and co-operation of all people at every stage.”

“Training to employees to improve their skills and knowledge “

Typical Application

 

 

Instrumentation, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

 

Pressure

 

 

Working pressure up to 2000 psi with a 4:1 safety factor depending on tube size. When using plastic tubing, use the working pressure for type used.

 

Vibration

 

 

Fair resistance - use long nut when greater vibration resistance is needed.

 

Temperature Range

 

 

-65°F to +250°F (-53°C to +121°C) range at maximum operating pressures.

 

Material

 

 

CA360 Brass.

 

Advantages

 

 

Low cost. Easy to assemble, no flaring. Available with long or short nut. Broad selection of styles and sizes.

Product Range

Brass components have been manufactured by Airgrip Group for various industries application like electrical, electronics, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Automoblies, Metering, Instruments etc.

Brass Components are made from brass extruded rods/tubes/profile, brass casted rods and for customers as per their drawings, designs, samples and required chemical/physical specification.       

Production Facilities

 

At Airgrip they offer a comprehensive array of machining capabilities and ancillary process from scrap melting to brass scrap melting to brass component finishing to assure that the jobs always conform to specification their wide range of capabilities allow for economic  

 


CMT REPORT [Corruption, Money laundering & Terrorism]

 

The Public Notice information has been collected from various sources including but not limited to: The Courts, India Prisons Service, Interpol, etc.

 

1]         INFORMATION ON DESIGNATED PARTY

No records exist designating subject or any of its beneficial owners, controlling shareholders or senior officers as terrorist or terrorist organization or whom notice had been received that all financial transactions involving their assets have been blocked or convicted, found guilty or against whom a judgement or order had been entered in a proceedings for violating money-laundering, anti-corruption or bribery or international economic or anti-terrorism sanction laws or whose assets were seized, blocked, frozen or ordered forfeited for violation of money laundering or international anti-terrorism laws.

 

2]         Court Declaration :

No records exist to suggest that subject is or was the subject of any formal or informal allegations, prosecutions or other official proceeding for making any prohibited payments or other improper payments to government officials for engaging in prohibited transactions or with designated parties.

 

3]         Asset Declaration :

No records exist to suggest that the property or assets of the subject are derived from criminal conduct or a prohibited transaction.

 

4]         Record on Financial Crime :

            Charges or conviction registered against subject:                                                   None

 

5]         Records on Violation of Anti-Corruption Laws :

            Charges or investigation registered against subject:                                                           None

 

6]         Records on Int’l Anti-Money Laundering Laws/Standards :

            Charges or investigation registered against subject:                                                           None

 

7]         Criminal Records

No available information exist that suggest that subject or any of its principals have been formally charged or convicted by a competent governmental authority for any financial crime or under any formal investigation by a competent government authority for any violation of anti-corruption laws or international anti-money laundering laws or standard.

 

8]         Affiliation with Government :

No record exists to suggest that any director or indirect owners, controlling shareholders, director, officer or employee of the company is a government official or a family member or close business associate of a Government official.

 

9]         Compensation Package :

Our market survey revealed that the amount of compensation sought by the subject is fair and reasonable and comparable to compensation paid to others for similar services.

 

10]       Press Report :

            No press reports / filings exists on the subject.

 

 

 

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

 

MIRA INFORM as part of its Due Diligence do provide comments on Corporate Governance to identify management and governance. These factors often have been predictive and in some cases have created vulnerabilities to credit deterioration.

 

Our Governance Assessment focuses principally on the interactions between a company’s management, its Board of Directors, Shareholders and other financial stakeholders.

 

 

CONTRAVENTION

 

Subject is not known to have contravened any existing local laws, regulations or policies that prohibit, restrict or otherwise affect the terms and conditions that could be included in the agreement with the subject.

 

 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.45.73

UK Pound

1

Rs.85.81

Euro

1

Rs.58.48

 

 

SCORE & RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

SCORE FACTORS

 

RANGE

POINTS

HISTORY

1~10

6

PAID-UP CAPITAL

1~10

5

OPERATING SCALE

1~10

5

FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

 

--BUSINESS SCALE

1~10

5

--PROFITABILIRY

1~10

5

--LIQUIDITY

1~10

5

--LEVERAGE

1~10

5

--RESERVES

1~10

5

--CREDIT LINES

1~10

5

--MARGINS

-5~5

 

DEMERIT POINTS

 

 

--BANK CHARGES

YES/NO

YES

--LITIGATION

YES/NO

NO

--OTHER ADVERSE INFORMATION

YES/NO

NO

MERIT POINTS

 

 

--SOLE DISTRIBUTORSHIP

YES/NO

NO

--EXPORT ACTIVITIES

YES/NO

YES

--AFFILIATION

YES/NO

YES

--LISTED

YES/NO

NO

--OTHER MERIT FACTORS

YES/NO

YES

TOTAL

 

46

 

 

 

 

This score serves as a reference to assess SC’s credit risk and to set the amount of credit to be extended. It is calculated from a composite of weighted scores obtained from each of the major sections of this report. The assessed factors and their relative weights (as indicated through %) are as follows:

 

Financial condition (40%)              Ownership background (20%)                   Payment record (10%)

Credit history (10%)                    Market trend (10%)                                  Operational size (10%)

 

 

 

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

>86

Aaa

Possesses an extremely sound financial base with the strongest capability for timely payment of interest and principal sums

Unlimited

71-85

Aa

Possesses adequate working capital. No caution needed for credit transaction. It has above average (strong) capability for payment of interest and principal sums

Large

56-70

A

Financial & operational base are regarded healthy. General unfavourable factors will not cause fatal effect. Satisfactory capability for payment of interest and principal sums

Fairly Large

41-55

Ba

Overall operation is considered normal. Capable to meet normal commitments.

Satisfactory

26-40

B

Unfavourable & favourable factors carry similar weight in credit consideration. Capability to overcome financial difficulties seems comparatively below average/normal.

Small

11-25

Ca

Adverse factors are apparent. Repayment of interest and principal sums in default or expected to be in default upon maturity

Limited with full security

<10

C

Absolute credit risk exists. Caution needed to be exercised

Credit not recommended

 

 

 

 

 

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