Sundaram Brake Linings has partially resumed operations at its Plant 5 located in Mahindra World City (MWC), Chengalpet in state of Tamil Nadu, effective from March 03, 2014. The plant's operations were kept suspended with effect from July 27, 2013. The company has noted that there is no significant change in order book status.
Sundaram Brake Linings (SBL), a TVS Group company is now a fully Indian owned company manufacturing automotive, non-automotive and industrial friction materials. SBL products are extensively used in commercial vehicles, passenger cars, tractors (agricultural) and motor cycles.