Apollo Metals Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Murray Group, is a worldwide leader in the supply of metals including steel, aluminium, titanium, nickel and bronze, to the aerospace, defence and other high technology industries. As part of its’ strategic development, the company has now established an office in India which complements its’ presence throughout Europe, as well as in China and Australia.
Apollo Metals views the enterprise in India as an integral part of its’ global expansion. Group Chief Executive, Stuart Wilkins said: “India is a growing economy, with the aerospace section developing very quickly. More Western organisations are opening up in the Indian subcontinent and this is definitely a key growth opportunity for us.”
The man chosen to spearhead Apollo Metals’ drive into India is experienced entrepreneur Gopi Hanumanthappa who has an engineering background and a professional qualification in metallurgy from one of Indias’ premier institutes, NIIT in Durgapur.
Gopi Hanumanthappa has spent 17 years with commercial operations in India at the highest level. These include Indal, Hindalco and Tyco, spanning both General Manager and Director roles. Gopi says: “I am delighted to be appointed as Apollo Metals first General Manager for India. I believe my experience in global market development, national sales, operations and supply chain projects will help Apollo Metals to quickly establish themselves here as a major player in the local aerospace and associated industries marketplace.”
Apollo Metals new Indian offices are located at: FM House, 6/12 Primrose Road, Bangalore, 560.025, India. Tel: 0091.9845374090.
Apollo Metals: Global providers of specialist metals and services to the aerospace, defence and high technology industries. In June 2007 the Aviation Metals division of the Apollo Group were awarded Materials Service Provider of the Year by Airbus.
