Business member Organizations

a) Indian Chamber and Commerce of India (ICCI): looks after the welfare and interest of the industrial sector in the Coimbatore region. Most of its functions are lobbying with Government departments and representing on policy matters with the Government. Conducting meetings and seminars on various scenarios of industrial concerns are also part of its activities..

b) Confederation of Indian Industry (CII):The main activities of the confederation are lobbying  with Government (State and Central) for the welfare of the industry. It also conducts meetings and seminars on various scenarios in the context of industrial growth of the country.

c) South India Engineering Manufacturing association (SIEMA):SIEMA was founded in 1952, with a sole aim of representing and protecting the interest of small, medium and large scale engineering industries of this region. SIEMA was founded in the year 1952, with only 20 members but now its strength is more than 500. Most of its members are engaged in the manufacture of  electric motors, Pumps, Other engineering products. The main objective of the association is to inculcate awareness amongst the members. Significant achievement of SIEMA is the awareness created amongst its members regarding Quality Control. The association has close relationship with Bureau of Indian Standards in connection with the formulation of Indian Standards connected with the agricultural pump sets and motors. Considering this BIS, New Delhi has given representations in the Section Committees. SIEMA is having representation in most of the local bodies. The association has contributed a land measuring about 2 acres to SITARC in which the testing centre is now functioning. It has also promoted COINDIA an SPV for establishment of common infrastructure under IIUS.

d) CODISSIA (Coimbatore District Small Industries Association): CODISSIA started functioning in the year 1969 with 40 members and now the membership strength is around 5000. The association serves for growth and prosperity of industries and it has made a significant contribution towards building a strong and stable industrial city of Coimbatore. The association besides functioning as a development oriented association conducting series of seminars, training programmes, study tours, exhibitions, industrial trade fairs, industrial visits, etc. so as to develop and create awareness among industrial entrepreneurs. CODISSIA represents in all advisory and grievance redressal forums for the small-scale industries. The association along with SIEMA was very much instrumental for SITARC to be established in the year 1986 with financial assistance of IDBI, It is recognized as one of the best testing centers for various activities. The association is publishing its fortnightly journal (CODISSIA bulletin) from 1973 to disseminate valuable information relating to industries to the members. CODISSIA has set up a permanent trade fair complex at Coimbatore not only to conduct INTEC trade fairs comfortably but also to help other trade fair organizers to use the infrastructural facilities for the betterment of the trade and industry in Coimbatore. The association, by mobilizing funds from CODISSIA and getting loan from SIDBI has constructed a special building in a plinth area of 1,60,000 square feet at a total cost of Rs. 11 corers.

 e) The Coimbatore Tiny & Small Foundry Owners Association (COSMAFAN): About 500 units are members of the association, After 1984, the quality of Coke , which was earlier supplied by SIDCO, deteriorated and COSMAFAN felt it necessary to start its own purchasing division, COSMAFAN MARKETING SOCIETY, in 1985. The COSMAFAN Marketing Society's main responsibility was to purchase and supply the raw materials required by the Foundries. During its tenure of 19 years, the COSMAFAN marketing society, has never once failed with their supplies and is still continuing to support the foundry members to their maximum extent. It is one of the main stakeholders in COINDIA.

f) The Coimbatore Foundry & Industry Owners Association (COFIA): About 300 units are member of COFIA, They majority of the members have acquired land for relocation to foundry park .COFIA is one of the major stakeholder in COINDIA.    

g) Tamilnadu association of Cottage and Micro Enterprises (TACT): It represents the interest of the micro enterprises. The Coimbatore district association has 2000 members and advocates issues related to micro enterprises. It was instrumental in reducing the load shedding problems faced by micro enterprises. 

h)Tamilnadu Pumps and Motor spares manufacturers association (TAPMA) Around 200 units are members of the association which was started in 2000. The association mainly takes up issues related to on excise and sales tax

i) Coimbatore SIDCO industrial estate manufacturers association (SIDCOMA):  The members are the entrepreneurs from SIDCO industrial estate at Karachi . Most of the members of the SIDCOMA are members of CODDISIA. The association strives for the overall development of infrastructure of the SIDCO industrial estate.

j) Coimbatore Industrial Infrastructure Association (COINDIA): COINDIA was primarily promoted by the SIEMA and the following organizations are the joint promoters of the project:

 COINDIA is registered under Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act 1975.  The activities of COINDIA are being governed by the elected members of COINDIA and industrial experts as directed by IIUS, Government of India

1. Infrastructural development in 180 acres at three foundry complexes to facilitate shifting of around 200 foundries.


2. To establish a technology centre for Sand Mould Rapid Prototyping for 5 different metal parts to help the Small and Medium Enterprises to reduce their product development time especially for foundry industries. With this facility a sand mould can be developed with in 24 hours from CAD details.


3. To Establish two Common Modern Tool Room (CMTR) in two locations for the benefit of Pump, Motor, Foundry and General engineering industries.
4. Establish a training centre for up-gradation of the technical know how and training of the workers, students and engineers.


5. install new machineries, equipments and construction of buildings for testing the end products manufactured by member industries at Si’Tarc and to support Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises to get International Certifications.


6. To facilitate technology transfer and marketing of the products and to provide information about international Standards.

j) Institute of Indian Foundry men (Coimbatore Chapter) : It has its own office cum lecture hall in Coimbatore, it provides technical service to the member companies, coordinate research and development work on foundry related subject, organize training and development of shop floor personnel, conduct technical meetings, seminars and workshop. And other related activities concerned with foundry industry.

k)Small Industries’ Testing And Research Centre (Si’Tarc): Si'Tarc is a not-for-profit registered society, for serving engineering industry and its industry membership is from all over India. It is promoted by the Southern India Engineering Manufacturer's Association (SIEMA) and Coimbatore District Small Industries Association (CODISSIA).Si'Tarc is recognized as a Scientific and Industrial

Research Organization (SIRO) by Govt. Of India.