The Auto Components & Advanced Manufacturing Roundtable was organized by Primus Partners in collaboration with the World Trade Center Utah (WTC Utah) as part of the Utah Business Mission to India 2025. The roundtable brought together Utah-based manufacturers — JKD Products and Integrated Engineering — with leading Indian automotive and advanced manufacturing companies to explore joint ventures, contract manufacturing opportunities, and technology partnerships.
Primus Partners led the end-to-end design, planning, and execution of the roundtable in Mumbai, creating a strategic platform that enabled Utah manufacturers to engage directly with India’s dynamic automotive and advanced manufacturing ecosystem. Working in close coordination with WTC Utah, the team ensured that the visiting delegation’s objectives centered on supply chain diversification and joint venture partnerships—were effectively aligned with high-potential Indian industry players across the EV, auto components, and precision manufacturing sectors.
From industry outreach and participant curation to on-ground logistics and B2B facilitation, Primus ensured seamless organization and impactful dialogue between both sides. The firm continues to support post event engagements, including plant visits, product requirement mapping, R&D collaborations, and the establishment of local supply networks to drive long-term India–U.S. manufacturing partnerships.
The discussion focused on:
- Supply chain diversification beyond China
- EV and clean mobility partnerships
- Industry 4.0 and advanced manufacturing technologies
- Investment opportunities in Maharashtra’s auto sector
Dr. P. Anbalagan (IAS), Secretary (Industries), Government of Maharashtra, delivered the keynote address highlighting Maharashtra’s EV & Green Energy Strategy, incentive framework, and industrial infrastructure advantages.
The event concluded with networking and B2B interactions to identify actionable collaboration opportunities between Utah and Indian firms.
Utah Delegation:
- Michael Nelson, President – JKD Products Inc.
- Russ Van Dyke, Operations Director – JKD Products Inc.
- Danny Finnerty, Supply Chain Analyst – Integrated Engineering
- Kyle Somer, Industrial Designer – Integrated Engineering
- Jared Anderson, Business Advisory – WTC Utah
