We did Some Things exemplary – Our past
The entrepreneurial culture is dominant in the city fueled by a historical need to over come challenges like restrictions on import, ingenuity in the face of challenges and a strong will to overcome all odds. The city is credited with many indigenous firsts like the electric motor, FRP Boats, paper making machine, front wheel drive car, sten-guns, buttons, colored cotton, drip irrigation, 1000 cc diesel engine, automotive components. All these inventions/innovations has fostered the entrepreneurial culture.
Creations of Coimbatore (Firsts)
First FRP Bullet proof helmet in the world
Wet Grinder was invented in Coimbatore
Firt electic motor in india – 1930
Paper Making Plant
India’s first Formula Cars and Formula car racing team
100% Indigenous car (Front wheel drive)
Synthetic Gems
Carding engine
5 ton fork lift
Ring spinning frame
Automotive Timing chains, Belts & Tensioners
Natural Coloured Cotton
Sten Fun for the Indian Army
2000 cc Diesel Engine
25 HP Tractor fully indigenous
Rigid Inflatable Boats for the Navy and FRP Sailing boats
Hydraulic head box
Drip Irrigation System