UK, India collaborate to improve road safety

New Delhi, Oct. 27 : British company Hitex International Group and Indian company Trans Metalite India Ltd are working together to offer road maintenance, safety and marking solutions for the Indian market.The British High Commission celebrated the launch of a partnership between Hitex International Group and Trans Metalite India Ltd at a reception here yesterday.The two companies have set-up a manufacturing plant at Bawal in Haryana, where they will continue their work to address the challenges of road repair and maintenance in India with a view to developing solutions to tackle these challenges. This includes arresting cracks and potholes, developing anti-skid treatments, and extra-bright and longer-lasting retro-reflective road markings.”This partnership between the British company and Indian company celebrates the spirit of great for Collaboration and Make in India, an exciting new campaign that inspires new partnerships and highlights the scale of the UK’s commitment to India. We are glad that the UK can use its expertise to provide solutions for road maintenance in India,” said Anthony Cooper, First Secretary, Trade and Investment, India.Finn Goff, Group Commercial Director, Hitex International Group said, “Hitex International Group are very proud to be launching our newest Joint Venture, Metalite Hitex Group this evening. It was October 2013 when I first visited India and in the preceding two years we have gained invaluable knowledge regarding the unique and often complex difficulties facing the Indian infrastructure network.”