About us
Our Directors
Manoj is a Mechanical Engineer and has more than 32 years of work experience in procurement. He specialises in purchase and client engagement. Previously worked at Thermax Ltd.
Manoj Yargop
Director, Procurement
Christopher is a Mechanical Engineer and has more than 30 years of work experience in operations. He specialises in engineering operations with a focus on customer satisfaction. Previously worked at Thermax Ltd.
Christopher Thangiah
Director, Operations
Kantha is a Mechanical Engineer and has more than 30 years of hands on work experience in Engineering Design. He specialises in plant design and construction. Previously worked at Thermax Ltd.
Kantha Kumar
Director, Design & Innovation
Timeline
Early Years
On April 20, 2002, Leo Systems officially rebranded as Leo Surface Coatings Pvt. Ltd. The company secured its first major order for an electro-phoretic coating plant to serve GM and Mahindra chassis, marking a significant milestone in its operations. Additionally, Leo received its inaugural export order from Everest Canto Cylinders in Dubai, further establishing its international presence. The company's entry into the automobile sector began with the installation of a powder coating plant for the TATA Ace in Uttarakhand.
Expansion Phase
In 2009, Leo entered the bus painting industry as Tata Marcopolo commenced commercial production at its Dharwad plant in Karnataka, addressing the growing demand for fully built buses. Following this achievement, plans were developed to establish a similar painting facility for GB Polo in Egypt, thereby enhancing Leo's global presence. Simultaneously, Godrej launched a new powder coating line in Chennai for 12-meter components, significantly improving its production capabilities and quality standards
Innovation and Growth
In 2013, Leo secured a significant order for an engine painting line from Perkins India, located in Aurangabad. The following year, in 2014, the company received another major contract for a bus painting line from Scania India in Bangalore. A notable achievement came in 2015 when Leo was awarded a breakthrough order by Godrej & Boyce Co. Ltd for their Powder Coating Line dedicated to a racking system in Chennai. By 2016, Leo expanded its portfolio further by commissioning a Hydraulic Cylinder painting facility for DY Power India at their site in Chakan, Pune.
Entering New Sectors
Leo has made significant strides across various industry sectors. The company successfully implemented a highly acclaimed liquid coating line for Kobelco, a prominent manufacturer of earth-moving equipment, in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh. In addition, Leo established two extensive tractor chassis painting lines for TAFE in Bengaluru and TMTL in Bhopal. The company also installed a liquid coating line for DANA India, enhancing their LMV axles with advanced capabilities for liquid-based paint applications.
Reaching New Heights
In August 2023, Leo Surface Coatings forged a strategic partnership with Eisenmann GmbH, aiming to deliver state-of-the-art paint shops equipped with Eisenmann's patented technologies. This partnership not only enhances Leo's capabilities but also solidifies its position as a leader in innovative surface coating solutions. Leo secured a major order from Wipro in Jaipur for a hydraulic cylinder painting line. Additionally, Leo secured an important export contract for painting Toyota Outlander SUVs from Rancon Motors in Bangladesh and achieved a breakthrough order from TIVOLT for the cabin painting of their 4W electric vehicles.
