Who said Madurai is not industrialized? No Industries in madurai? No Never

Madurai, which is known to the world as a Temple City has a real strong industrial background. The TVS group's growth which looks really massive started from their establishment in Madurai dates back to the year 1911. They have their units of TVS Tyres (Srichakra tyres), ZF Electronics TVS, TVS InterConnect Systems (TVS ICS), Firestone TVS, Sundaram Brake Linings, Sundaram Fasteners ltd, Sundaram sewing needles, Sundaram textiles, TVS Rubber. And none could forget the Madura Coats which was involved in Coat and fabric production and their world known brands Louis Philippe, Van Heusen, Peter England, Allen Solly, Byford and San frisco. Now, they do produce only sewing threads here. TAFE Tractors have their plant here near Vadipatti. Fenner ltd that has been acquired by JK Tyres has 3 of their plants in Madurai and surrounding areas for manufacturing Industrial belts. PRP Granites and exports is a real big industry in Madurai. One could find numerous small and medium scale industries in SIPCOT and SIDCO of Kappalur, K.Pudur, Urangaanpatti and Nilakottai region. And we come across many industrial news then and
there which shows that the investors are interested to invest in Madurai.
 
We will write more about it - sourced information from other madurai activists and enthusiasts.