Dear Stakeholders,
In FY 2008-09, the Indian and Global economy was slumping, the
financial markets were uncertain and prospects of doing business in
those situations was frightening as well as challenging but still we as
a Company were quite sure of doing business in those difficult
situations also. We were sure of the basics which we have put in while
making the Company i.e. to satisfy our customers whatever be the
situations and conditions are. Then came the FY 2009-1 0, which through
its passing by not only put the growth back on track but also promised
a wonderful financial year ahead and as they say , things that can''t
destroy you, make you stronger, so did happened with us. FY 2010-11
proved to be a landmark year in the history of the Company, not simply
because of good figures and numbers but also the way the company
responded in the adverse situation and reached to such a level.
ACCELERATED GROWTH
To sum up growth of the Company this year, only one word comes to my
mind …… phenomenal…. The Net sales of the Company for the FY 2010-11
grew from the last year figures of Rs. 42712 lacs in FY 2009-10 to Rs.
68647 lacs in FY 2010- 2011. The PBT of the Company grew from Rs. 3277
lacs in FY 2009-10 to Rs. 5432 lacs in FY 2010-11. The Net Profit of
the Company grew from Rs. 2444.01 lacs in FY 2009-1 0 to Rs. 4060 lacs
in FY 2010-11.
A final dividend of 50% has been recommended by Board, in addition to
the interim dividend of 50% for the year, making a total 100% for the
year.
The figures are quite heartening and reflect the efforts which we as a
Company have put in, in the growth of the Company with the help of all
other stakeholders of the Company. The previous two years were the
consolidating years, however FY 2010-11 just proved to be takeoff phase
wherein not only figures almost doubled but some major investments have
been done in the Company by other big corporates like Reliance Capital,
who were allotted 3.23% stake in the Company.
Now, I would like to focus on how we plan to strengthen ACE and execute
our strategy to extend our market leadership.
FUTURE PLANS
As said, this is a take-off phase not only from the Company''s point of
view but from economy''s point of view as well, with the government
emphasizing to achieve a growth rate in double figures, we are sure to
capitalize on it. As discussed in the last Annual report that the
Government plans a US $ 514.04 billion projected investment in
infrastructure, with major emphasis on ports, airports, railways, road
& highways, energy, pipelines etc., I am quite pleased to inform you
that the Company is all set to take the advantage of the same and act
as catalyst to the same.
It cheers me to say that the Company has started making almost every
equipment which is needed for Infrastructure development and is also
increasing capacities for the same. As told in previous annual report
regarding doubling of our capacity and installing a new plant each in
Faridabad and Uttaranchal for Mobile Cranes, I am pleased to inform you
that Company has started a new plant in Palwal nearby Faridabad,
wherein the Company has already started making upto 500 Nos. Mobile
Cranes and which can be utilized for production upto 800 Nos.
equipment.
The Company would soon be opening another plant at Kashipur, as a part
of its expansion plans. The Company is planning to double its capacity
every year for tractors for next - 3 years, this is to inform that the
Company is well-poised for the same and hopefully in FY 2011-12,
construction equipment and tractor business would see unprecedented
growth. The company also introduced indigenously manufactured Tower
Cranes and Crawler Cranes in FY11 which received a very hearty response
from the customers.
Company also plans to add bigger models of Tower Cranes & Crawler
Cranes in the near future.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
As you are aware that the Company''s sole motive is to provide quality
products at reasonable prices, for which the Company has one of the
largest in-house team of Research and Development professionals,
working with best available software and technologies to drive product
innovation. The sole motive of this team is to continuously modify and
alter the products of the Company, as per the needs of the market and
to provide best products to its customers. I am also extremely pleased
to inform you that the Company has also got recognition for its
in-house research and development centre from DSIR (Department of
Scientific & Industrial Research),
The Company would soon be opening another plant at Kashipur, as a part
of its expansion plans. The Company is planning to double its capacity
every year for tractors for next -3 years, this is to inform that the
Company is well- poised for the same and hopefully in FY 2011-12,
construction equipment and tractor business would see unprecedented
growth.
which would also enable the company to avail benefits under Income Tax,
1961. The benefits of the recognition would be available to us in FY
2010-11 itself and in future also.
Finally, a word on our people. Our people are our strength. We believe
in selecting and retaining the best and continuously hone their skills
with training and other skill building programs. We continue to invest
significantly in the knowledge, skill and competence of Human
Resources. Because, at the end of day we believe that the organization
is as good as it''s people are.
We made technology investments that allow us to better integrate our
talent management and performance and gain transparency across the
Company. By investing in people''s development, helping employees to
realize their potential and develop the skills and competencies we will
need as markets change, we are investing in the future of the Company.
NOTE OF GRATITUDE
I would like to thank our investors, clients, employees, vendors and
other stakeholders for their continuous and never ending support to the
Company, in tough times, as well as in fairer times. I seek similar
kind of support in the years to come, so that we can fulfill the dream
of taking the Company to greater heights. We continue leverage our
strong cash flow and zero- debt status to drive growth and efficiencies
generating long- term value for our shareholders.
Vijay Agarwal
Chairman and Managing Director
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