AIH Group is an independent service provider for Contract Vehicle Assembly, MOD Centre services, Special Vehicle Conversions and Production Logistics solutions.
MOD Centre Services
Our focus
Providing MOD Center services, we’re the go-to partner for car manufacturers who want to add excitement to their new-vehicle model ranges, whether it’s through a discreet engineering project or a total new-model enhancement program, from sketch to showroom. Our independent modification services are tailored for our OEM clients. Our involvement begins with project scoping, where we collaborate with customers to understand their needs. From there, we develop concepts and cost estimates that culminate in a comprehensive business plan.
Service offering
Our process encompasses product development and secondary assembly, which can take place either at AIH facilities, partner locations, or the OEM’s own facility.
The Pre-Project Scoping Study covers: Concept designs Bill of Materials (BOM) Supplier Engagement Business Case Development “Mule” Vehicle (de-risk)
The Product Development phase covers:
- Prototype development
- Product Design
- Aesthetic
- Finite Elemental Analyis (FEA)
- Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (DMFEA and Design Validation Plan (DVP)
- Physical Test and Development
- Supplier Management including tooling and component manufacturing
- Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
- Homologation and Certification
- Sign Off
The Product Development phase covers Facility Specifications Facility Layout Facility setup Logistics Planning & Implementation
Product Development covers Intercept vehicle at OEMs Logistics processes Install/Replace/Remove/Add selected newly developed components and systems to create unique variant Supplier incoming goods quality management Inventory Management Final vehicle sign off Aftersales support (including Warranty Coverage for AIH-responsible parts)
Reference project
Nissan Navarra Warrior
This hardcore flagship conversion of the double-cab bakkie is now in pre-production by AIH Group subsidiary Premcar SA. This follows agreement between Nissan South Africa and Melbourne-based Premcar – the Australian automotive engineering firm that developed the Nissan-backed package – to offer the Warrior derivative in South Africa
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