Simpson & Co. Ltd.

Contact Info

Country: Tamil Nadu

Address: Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Site: http://www.simpsons.in/

Types of Cargo

  • General

Cargo Shipping

  • International
  • National

Status

  • Carrier, Transport Company
  • Freight Forwarder

Info

Company registration year: 1840

Number of employees: 1-15

Description

In 1840, Mr. Simpson, a Scotsman, foresaw potential in developing India as a major centre for building coaches and carriages. With a little spirit he nudged his dream and Simpson & Co was born. Simpson became a pioneer in railway coaches, motor cars, steam passenger buses, public service vehicles... India's Road Transport Industry was ushered into a new era. Simpsons became the first to recognise the potential of diesel as a fuel, and self started the diesel era in the country in 1951. And in 1955, Simpsons became the first Indian Company to indigenously manufacture diesel engines for surface transport vechicles.