Sparr Electronics, a leading manufacturer of Data Communication Peripherals is in the expansion spree. The company has been providing global support to customers in the Electronics and Telecoms industry, utilizing strong Design, Development & Manufacturing capabilities to do so. U Mohandas, CEO of Sparr Electronics shares his expansion plans with Cell IT. Excerpts of the quick chat.
Cell IT: How you view your organization’s performance in FY 2015-16
Sparr Electronics: The FY 2015-16 has been a satisfying and rewarding year since we have been able to consolidate our progressive growth over the last few years and achieve our set milestones. We were able to grow both our Top line and bottom line revenue.
We have also been able to gain few reputed OEMs by Designing products meeting their specific requirements which should yield us progressive businesses in the next few years to come.
Our focus in emerging technologies like IOT and M2M solutions has been beneficial and has given us edge over others in the market.
Cell IT: List out the highlights of your organization in FY2015-16
Sparr Electronics Launch of new products – SMS Alerters, 4 Port Terminal Server, Aurdno ready hardware boards and more.
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Design of Wigand to Bluetooth Converter for a Leading private Bank’s payment gateway solution
Implementation of Automated SMD assembly technology & RoHS supported manufacturing
Participated in major exhibitions like – Japan IT Week, Cliktronika with CeBIT, IESA Summit and in Mumbai
Cell IT List out the top 5 achievements of your organizations in FY2015-16
Sparr Electronics:
Increased contribution from SEL Manufactured products.
Launch of new website with facility for online purchase.
Increased order conversion from enquiries
Cell IT : What are the plans you are having for your organization for the forthcoming year
Sparr Electronics: To reach out to more prospective customers by targeted marketing & enhance online sale using social media tools.
Acquire new OEMs for our existing products and explore more custom made products / solutions.
Cell IT: What are the key industry verticals your current clientele houses?
Sparr Electronics:
- Medical Equipment Manufacturers
- Automation Industry
- Access Control & Security
- IoT and Machine to Machine Communication solutions
- Building Automation
- Remote Monitoring & Management Services
- Custom Design for innovative solutions.
Cell IT: What are the key industry verticals you want to focus in the coming fiscal?
Sparr Electronics:
- Smart Cities
- Intelligent Building Automation
- Medical Electronics
Cell IT: Please explain your expansion plans. (In terms of geography and workforce)
Sparr Electronics: Even through our present market focus is in India, we are exploring the possibilities of reaching out to emerging & developing markets in African & Asian countries. We have plans to augment work force in R & D activities and the marketing areas. The production & other support areas work force would be added proportionately based on the growth.