import { useEffect } from "react"; import Navbar from "@/components/Navbar"; import Footer from "@/components/Footer"; import Chatbot from "@/components/Chatbot"; import { useScrollAnimation } from "@/hooks/useScrollAnimation"; import LeadershipTabs from "@/components/Leadership/LeadershipTabs"; import HorizontalScrollTimeline, { TimelineEvent, } from "@/components/HorizontalScrollTimeline"; import SEO from "@/components/SEO"; import { useLanguage } from "@/contexts/LanguageContext"; import aboutVideo from "@/assets/aboutus.mp4"; import { Trophy, CheckCircle2 } from "lucide-react"; /* ------------------------------------------------- TIMELINE IMAGES ------------------------------------------------- */ import timeline1994 from "@/assets/histry/1994.png"; import timeline1999 from "@/assets/histry/1999.png"; import timeline2006 from "@/assets/histry/2006.png"; import timeline2007 from "@/assets/histry/2007.png"; import timeline2008 from "@/assets/histry/2008.png"; import timeline2009 from "@/assets/histry/2009.png"; import timeline2010 from "@/assets/histry/2010.png"; import timeline2011 from "@/assets/histry/2011.png"; import timeline2012 from "@/assets/histry/2012.png"; import timeline2013 from "@/assets/histry/2013.png"; import timeline2014 from "@/assets/histry/2014.png"; import timeline2015 from "@/assets/histry/2015.png"; import timeline2016 from "@/assets/histry/2016.png"; import timeline20161 from "@/assets/histry/2016 2.png"; import timeline2017 from "@/assets/histry/2017.png"; import timeline2018 from "@/assets/histry/2018.png"; import timeline2019 from "@/assets/histry/2019.jpg"; import timeline20191 from "@/assets/histry/2019 2.png"; import timeline2020 from "@/assets/histry/2020.png"; import timeline20201 from "@/assets/histry/2020 2.png"; import timeline2021 from "@/assets/histry/2021.jpeg"; import timeline2022 from "@/assets/histry/2022.jpeg"; import timeline2023 from "@/assets/histry/2023.png"; /* ------------------------------------------------- DETAILED TIMELINE CONTENT ------------------------------------------------- */ const timelineEvents: TimelineEvent[] = [ { year: "1994", img: timeline1994, descParagraph: "SUMKA marked its formal entry into the industrial sector by participating in its first major exhibition. The company began operations as a calibration equipment distributor, representing reputed European brands across the Indian market.", bullets: [ "First industrial exhibition participation", "Distributor of European calibration instruments", "Initial industrial customer base established", ], }, { year: "1999", img: timeline1999, descParagraph: "Building on its early success, the company gradually transitioned into the export of fully machined castings, supplying precision-engineered components to customers in Europe and the United States.", bullets: [ "Entered machined castings export business", "Supplied precision components to Europe & USA", "Manufacturing and quality systems strengthened", ], }, { year: "2006", img: timeline2006, descParagraph: "To support long-term growth, the organisation was regrouped under a unified identity. The brand name “SUSIN” was officially established, marking a strategic shift towards manufacturing and global markets.", bullets: [ "SUSIN brand officially launched", "Unified business identity", "Clear focus on global industrial solutions", ], }, { year: "2007", img: timeline2007, descParagraph: "In a remarkable achievement during its first year of operations, SUSIN became a supplier to the world’s tallest building — Burj Khalifa, establishing global credibility early in its journey.", bullets: [ "Supplied components to Burj Khalifa", "Prestigious global infrastructure project", "Early international recognition", ], }, { year: "2008", img: timeline2008, descParagraph: "SUSIN entered valve automation through a strategic joint venture with I-Tork Controls, Korea, gaining access to advanced actuator technology and global expertise.", bullets: [ "Joint venture with I-Tork Controls, Korea", "Entry into valve actuator manufacturing", "Technology-driven expansion", ], }, { year: "2009", img: timeline2009, descParagraph: "LBH India was established as a joint venture with LBH International A/S, Denmark — a global leader in expansion joint solutions with over three decades of expertise.", bullets: [ "JV with LBH International, Denmark", "Expansion into expansion joint solutions", "Strengthened European collaboration", ], }, { year: "2010", img: timeline2010, descParagraph: "This year marked a major breakthrough as SUSIN began OEM manufacturing for leading European and U.S. valve and valve automation companies.", bullets: [ "OEM manufacturing initiated", "Trusted global manufacturing partner", "Served leading valve automation brands", ], }, { year: "2011", img: timeline2011, descParagraph: "As part of a CII trade delegation to Doha, Qatar, SUSIN laid the foundation for its first Middle East operation, leading to the establishment of SUSIN Qatar.", bullets: [ "CII trade delegation participation", "SUSIN Qatar established", "First Middle East presence", ], }, { year: "2012", img: timeline2012, descParagraph: "SUSIN achieved Green Channel supplier status from FL Smidth, the world’s largest cement EPC, supplying pneumatic gates and dampers for major cement projects.", bullets: [ "Green Channel supplier to FL Smidth", "Supplied pneumatic gates & dampers", "Recognised by global EPC leader", ], }, { year: "2013", img: timeline2013, descParagraph: "Following the success of compact electric actuators, SUSIN successfully indigenised pneumatic actuator manufacturing to serve the Indian market.", bullets: [ "Indian-made pneumatic actuators", "Reduced dependency on imports", "Strengthened domestic manufacturing", ], }, { year: "2014", img: timeline2014, descParagraph: "A major milestone in the Oil & Gas sector was achieved as SUSIN became an approved global supplier to GE Oil & Gas.", bullets: [ "Approved supplier to GE Oil & Gas", "Global Oil & Gas market entry", "Expanded international footprint", ], }, { year: "2015", img: timeline2015, descParagraph: "SUSIN successfully developed and supplied compact Profibus electric actuators for HVAC applications at Qatar Foundation within a six-month timeline.", bullets: [ "Developed Profibus smart actuators", "Qatar Foundation HVAC project", "Largest Profibus actuator installation in Qatar", ], }, { year: "2016", img: timeline2016, descParagraph: "SUSIN celebrated 10 years of operations, marking a decade of continuous growth across India and the Middle East.", bullets: [ "10-year milestone celebration", "Operational consolidation", "Strong regional growth", ], }, { year: "2016", img: timeline20161, descParagraph: "In the same year, SUSIN significantly upgraded its engineering capabilities by adopting licensed SolidWorks and Altair simulation tools.", bullets: [ "SolidWorks design platform", "Altair simulation tools", "Enhanced R&D capabilities", ], }, { year: "2017", img: timeline2017, descParagraph: "SUSIN achieved another Oil & Gas milestone by becoming a successful actuator supplier to Emerson’s Asian operations.", bullets: [ "Supplier to Emerson Asia", "Expanded Oil & Gas footprint", "Strengthened global customer base", ], }, { year: "2018", img: timeline2018, descParagraph: "SUSIN became a co-owner of LBH International, Denmark — a proud milestone celebrated with the visit of the Indian Ambassador.", bullets: [ "Co-ownership in LBH International", "Strengthened Indo-European collaboration", "Expanded global JV portfolio", ], }, { year: "2019", img: timeline2019, descParagraph: "To provide complete valve automation solutions, SUSIN formed a strategic partnership with KTC Germany, specialists in hydraulic valve automation.", bullets: [ "Strategic partnership with KTC Germany", "Expanded hydraulic automation portfolio", "Total valve automation solutions", ], }, { year: "2019", img: timeline20191, descParagraph: "SUSIN sponsored International Yoga Day celebrations in collaboration with the Indian Embassy in Denmark, strengthening cultural ties.", bullets: [ "International Yoga Day sponsorship", "Collaboration with Indian Embassy Denmark", "Cultural engagement initiative", ], }, { year: "2020", img: timeline2020, descParagraph: "LBH Technology (Asia) Pvt. Ltd. was established in Singapore to support expansion joint markets across the Far East region.", bullets: [ "LBH Asia office launched in Singapore", "Support for Far East markets", "Expanded APAC presence", ], }, { year: "2020", img: timeline20201, descParagraph: "SUSIN celebrated 15 years of operations, reinforcing its leadership position in valve automation across India.", bullets: [ "15-year milestone celebration", "Sustained industry leadership", "Strong domestic presence", ], }, { year: "2021", img: timeline2021, descParagraph: "SUSIN pneumatic actuators began promotion across Europe under the KTC Controls brand, strengthening its European market reach.", bullets: [ "European market expansion", "KTC Controls brand promotion", "Increased global visibility", ], }, { year: "2022", img: timeline2022, descParagraph: "Regulus was established as a digital company focused on transforming pre-sales, post-sales, and MRO activities through digitalisation.", bullets: [ "Regulus digital platform launched", "Pre-sales & post-sales digitalisation", "MRO process optimisation", ], }, { year: "2023", img: timeline2023, descParagraph: "SUSIN Dubai celebrated 10 successful years of operations, marking a decade of growth and leadership in the Middle East region.", bullets: [ "10-year Dubai milestone", "Strong Middle East presence", "Regional market leadership", ], }, ]; /* ------------------------------------------------- AWARDS IMAGES ------------------------------------------------- */ const awardImages = [ timeline1994, timeline2007, timeline2008, timeline2010, timeline2014, timeline2016, timeline2020, timeline2023, ]; /* ------------------------------------------------- PAGE COMPONENT ------------------------------------------------- */ export default function About() { const { t } = useLanguage(); useEffect(() => { window.scrollTo(0, 0); }, []); return (
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