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THE ARSLOK JOURNAL.
Where Fasteners, Strategy, and Success Stories Intersect.
Why Most Indian Fasteners Don’t Get OEM Approvals (And How to Fix It — Practically) | Arslok
Introduction: The Harsh Reality Behind OEM Rejections India is the world’s second-largest producer of fasteners , yet when it comes to OEM approvals  — whether in automotive, engineering, or industrial assemblies — most Indian manufacturers fail to cross the line. The result? European, Japanese, and American fastener suppliers continue to dominate global OEM supply chains, while Indian brands remain stuck in Tier-2 or Tier-3 vendor lists. The problem isn’t lack of capability
Oct 224 min read
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