• The prevalent factors had transformed Kolhapur, Maharashtra into watershed for engineering enterprises by providing them with manpower and sources for necessary spare parts.
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1955
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1960
- • Two independent groups of young entrepreneurs, The Doshis and the Vasas came together to form a partnership firm under the banner of Rocket Engineering.
- • Our first production of Diesel Engines rolled out and it consisted of 5HP, 10HP & 14 HP Conventional Horizontal Diesel Powered Engines, each weighing 550, 1000 and 1200 kg respectively.
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1968
- • Escalating raw material and other inputs including transportation costs and longer transit time caused us to open our second and larger facility at Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
- • Partnership firm was dissolved to form a Pvt. Ltd. Company and the key managing personnel were elevated as members of Board of Directors.
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1970
- • Overall demand for Diesel Engines dropped.
- • Fissure developed between the two equal equity holders; the Doshis and the Vasas, ultimately leading to separation.
- • Doshis retained Brand Rocket, production of horizontal engines and the Ahmedabad facility.
- • Vasas retained Brand Comet, production of vertical engines and the Kolhapur facility.
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1980
- • We introduced our much applauded Portable Series for the first time in India.
- • We started exports via Govt. Recognized Export Houses such as Elve Corporation, Metro Exporters Pvt. Ltd., Greaves Cotton etc.
- • Our sales volumes turned upside down with exports forming 70% and domestic sales forming 30% of our total sales volume.
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1983
- • Vasas secured a huge order from Government Of Bihar to supply 3100 engines within 4 months’ period. It seemed herculean task as their normal monthly production was hovering around 500 engines.
- • SBI Local Branch Manager sanctioned a life giving loan of 25lakhs.
- • The abnormal delay in the receipt of payment from Government of Bihar delayed the payments to vendors. The delay shot up from 30 days to 180 to 200 days.
- • Comet gratefully salutes our valiant vendors who staunchly stood by us and continued their supplies to us, uninterruptedly. It reflects the mutual trust we and our vendors enjoyed.
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1986
- • We introduced our much applauded Portable Series for the first time in India.
- • We started exports via Govt. Recognized Export Houses such as Elve Corporation, Metro Exporters Pvt. Ltd., Greaves Cotton etc.
- • Our sales volumes turned upside down with exports forming 70% and domestic sales forming 30% of our total sales volume.
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1988
- • We won business from VOLTAS a TATA group of company – known for its high end quality and class apart customer service.
- • We received THREE awards from Govt. of Maharashtra for excellence achieved in exports.
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2003
- • We undertook the development of Portable Series - CUB and COLT.
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2007
- • To improve both the quality and productivity we commissioned SPMs-Special Purpose Machines for producing critical components; Crank Case, Connecting Rod, Cylinder Head, Crank Shaft, Cam Shaft.
- • Production output increased with deployment of 50% lesser manpower.
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2010
- • Brand COMET further stabilized.
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2012
- • Introduction of Electricals
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2014
- • Introduction of Quick Start
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2015
- • Introduction of Sugarcane Juice Extractor.
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2016
- • Introduction of Sugarcane Juice Extractor.
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2017
- • Introduction of innovated Chetak Chaff Cutter with better productivity and portability.