For Pinnacle Industries, the evolution of mobility is not merely a shift in platforms or technologies. It is an ongoing journey of engineering refinement, design sensitivity and deep understanding of the passenger experience across every mode of transport. Under the leadership of Arihant Mehta, the company is expanding its capabilities beyond its traditional strengths and reshaping its identity as one of the country's most forward-looking mobility solution providers. What began as a business rooted in commercial vehicle seating has now grown into a multi-dimensional enterprise that spans railways, passenger vehicles, two wheelers, ambulances, defence mobility and a fast rising EV ecosystem.
Mehta reflects on this transformation with clarity and purpose. He explains that Pinnacle Industries was once recognised primarily as a seating systems and interiors specialist focused on commercial vehicles. Over the years the company has steadily diversified its product universe by foraying into railways and passenger vehicles and by exploring seating solutions for two wheelers. The intention behind this diversification is driven by a larger philosophy that centres on enhancing the modern mobility experience. The company wants to build seats that are more comfortable and more advanced and that meet the highest standards of safety. The new generation of products is designed with softer foam, improved ergonomics and a conscious emphasis on comfort which was not always a primary parameter in traditional seating.
A major shift within the organisation is the focus on lightweighting. Seats have historically been heavy and contributed to inefficiencies in both fuel based and electric vehicle platforms. By investing in lighter materials and more refined structures Pinnacle is enabling automakers to improve overall vehicle efficiency especially in electric vehicles where every kilogram matters. The company has also developed moulded seat technologies and is investing in modular layouts that give manufacturers far greater flexibility in packaging and design. For Mehta these changes represent not just innovation but a natural evolution of what the future demands from seating engineering.
Safety sits at the centre of this transformation. As the government tightens safety norms and introduces more rigorous homologation requirements the company has committed itself to ensuring its products are compliant with global and Indian standards. Mehta stresses that safety accessories such as two point and three-point seat belts which were not always available across earlier products are now being integrated comprehensively. This commitment aligns with the larger push toward safer mobility in India where both regulatory expectations and customer awareness are rising sharply.
The organisation's growth is not limited to conventional mobility. Healthcare mobility particularly ambulances has emerged as one of its most important and meaningful business verticals. Pinnacle Industries has taken a leadership role in upgrading ambulance quality across the country. With several states seeking modernised vehicles that meet higher standards the company has invested significantly in designing and engineering advanced ambulances. Mehta explains that the company has introduced three new variants which include the AdGen the AdGen Ultra and a specialised neonatal ambulance. The AdGen aligns with the advanced life support category and incorporates superior medical equipment improved stretchers and an overall enhanced layout. The AdGen Ultra represents an even higher benchmark meeting European and American ambulance standards which allows the product to be positioned for both domestic use and international markets.
Developing these ambulances required extensive ground surveys and field studies. The team examined current shortcomings in older ambulances where wear and tear over a decade often compromised usability and patient comfort. By understanding the real-world challenges faced by doctors, paramedics, and patients during emergency situations Pinnacle has reengineered its ambulance interiors with better materials new finishes improved radiation resistant surfaces and more functional layouts. For the company it is not just a product but an environment where every second and every detail matters.
Even as Pinnacle scales multiple verticals simultaneously Mehta emphasises that the company's investments are balanced across businesses. The seating systems vertical and the ambulance vertical are equally important and share R&D resources and engineering capabilities. This approach ensures that innovation in one domain often benefits the other whether in materials design or ergonomics.
A defining strength of Pinnacle Industries is its supply chain philosophy. At a time when global sourcing disruptions have impacted many manufacturers the company has built a nearly fully localised procurement ecosystem. According to Mehta 99.99 percent of the company's sourcing is within India and over the years the company has consistently moved toward Indian vendors and partners. This not only supports national manufacturing ambitions but also ensures greater resilience cost effectiveness and control over quality standards.
The company's growing involvement in defence and paramilitary mobility reflects its ability to design specialised products. Pinnacle supplies seats for defence vehicles through various OEMs. Future opportunities in defence depend on the applications that OEMs supply to the government. Parallel to this the company is also exploring direct entry into the defence sector and is in discussions with multiple organisations to expand its footprint. Mehta is optimistic that the next quarter may bring positive developments in this area.
Sustainability forms another pillar of Pinnacle's long-term vision. Mehta explains that the company has placed significant emphasis on ESG principles and environmentally conscious manufacturing. All plants run entirely on solar power ensuring complete reliance on renewable energy. Materials used in seats and interiors particularly fabrics and foams are being chosen with greater emphasis on environmental friendliness. Sustainability expectations have also been extended to vendors who are encouraged to operate with responsible governance and ESG discipline.
The company's design philosophy draws together passenger comfort efficiency safety and quality. These guiding principles shape every product whether designed for a bus a passenger vehicle a two-wheeler or an ambulance. Mehta reiterates that lightweighting is again a key part of this philosophy because even marginal improvements in vehicle weight can significantly improve efficiency for OEMs especially in the electric mobility space.
When asked about the engineering differences between EV and ICE seating Mehta offers a pragmatic view. The engineering process does not change significantly because seating remains fundamentally the same. The only difference lies in vehicle packaging especially battery placement which may influence seating layouts. Pinnacle addresses this through modular seat configurations that adapt easily to different battery pack sizes and positions.
The company's internal transformation is equally significant. Over the next five years Pinnacle plans to dramatically increase automation across its manufacturing operations. The current ratio stands at sixty percent automated and forty percent manual, but Mehta expects the company to reach eighty percent automation within five years. This shift requires upskilling of operators who are being trained to handle robotics welding systems stitching automation and other advanced manufacturing processes. For Pinnacle automation is about achieving higher safety standards improved quality and consistency across production.
Looking ahead Mehta anticipates substantial disruption in the mobility and commercial vehicle ecosystem over the next three to five years. These disruptions will come from changing customer expectations improved quality consciousness and a strong push for better materials and modern interior designs. OEMs today demand superior fabrics enhanced trims and products that reflect evolving consumer aspirations. Pinnacle is preparing for this shift by developing new products and exploring collaborations including potential joint ventures with European companies. The aim is to bring technologies to India that may be required in the next five years and to stay a step ahead of market needs.
For Mehta and his team, the next three years are a period of accelerated innovation and preparation. Pinnacle is working on new seats new interiors and new technologies that will emerge with a future ready design language. These advances are not merely reactive to market trends but proactive responses to how mobility will evolve in the coming decade.
As Pinnacle Industries strengthens its presence across mobility verticals the company's journey reflects a rare blend of engineering discipline and human centred thinking. Whether it is the softness of the foam the lightness of the structure the precision of a medical stretcher the compliance of a seat belt or the comfort of a paramedic during a critical ride every detail is treated with equal seriousness.
