Identifier
Created
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08NEWDELHI2490
2008-09-17 08:33:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy New Delhi
Cable title:
EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: MYSORE THERMO
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UNCLAS NEW DELHI 002490
SIPDIS
USDOC FOR 532/OEA/M. NICKSON-D/L.RITTER
USDOC FOR 3131/USFCS/OIO/ANESA/KREISSL
USDOC FOR 4530/MAC/ANESA/OSA
ICE HQ FOR STRATEGIC INVESTIGATIONS
STATE FOR EB/ESP
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: BEXP ETRD ETTC IN
SUBJECT: EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: MYSORE THERMO
ELECTRIC LIMITED, BANGALORE, INDIA
REF: USDOC 02993
UNCLAS NEW DELHI 002490
SIPDIS
USDOC FOR 532/OEA/M. NICKSON-D/L.RITTER
USDOC FOR 3131/USFCS/OIO/ANESA/KREISSL
USDOC FOR 4530/MAC/ANESA/OSA
ICE HQ FOR STRATEGIC INVESTIGATIONS
STATE FOR EB/ESP
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: BEXP ETRD ETTC IN
SUBJECT: EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: MYSORE THERMO
ELECTRIC LIMITED, BANGALORE, INDIA
REF: USDOC 02993
1. Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is
prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act.
2. On September 8, 2008, Export Control Officer (ECO) Paul Cushman
and FSN Shailendra Srivastava conducted a Post-Shipment Verification
(PSV) at Mysore Thermo Electric Limited (MTEL) in Bangalore.
3. BIS requested a PSV at MTEL, located at Peenya Industrial Area
Phase III, Bangalore. MTEL was listed as the ultimate consignee for
one PICO Helium Leak Detector manufactured by MKS Instruments of
Methuen, Massachusetts. Export License: No License Required.
4. ECO and FSN Srivastava met with Mr. Mahendra Kumar, Vice
President - Marketing, Mr. R. Balraj, Chief Manager - Infrastructure
Sales, and Mr. B.M. Nanda Kumar, Chief Material Manager.
5. MTEL representatives were not familiar with BIS regulations and
this was the first visit by BIS officials to their facility. Balraj
provided copies of the following documents relating to this
transaction: MKS Invoice, MTEL Purchase Order, MKS Packing List, Air
Waybill, and a receipt for duties paid to the Indian Customs
Authority.
6. This meeting was held in the MTEL conference room. Balraj
confirmed the stated end-use. He explained that the device is used
to check for gas leakage at the conclusion of the battery
manufacturing process.
7. After the meeting, the BIS team was given a tour of the MTEL
facility. ECO physically verified the PICO Helium Leak Detector's
serial number as 01XX08-016251108 and the model number as
MSVAHE260000 (MKS PICO MASS SPEC LEAK DETECTOR). The device is
secured in a locking cabinet in the MTEL production department and
only authorized personnel have access to it.
8. Established in 1969, Mysore Thermo Electric Limited is an
industrial battery manufacturer with 70 employees. MTEL is an
approved supplier to Indian Railways. A roving security guard is on
duty at the facility 24/365.
9. Recommendation: At the time of this visit, Mysore Thermal
Electric Limited appeared to be a reliable recipient of this
controlled technology. The item on check was physically verified
and was being used in a manner consistent with the Export
Administration Regulations.
MULFORD
SIPDIS
USDOC FOR 532/OEA/M. NICKSON-D/L.RITTER
USDOC FOR 3131/USFCS/OIO/ANESA/KREISSL
USDOC FOR 4530/MAC/ANESA/OSA
ICE HQ FOR STRATEGIC INVESTIGATIONS
STATE FOR EB/ESP
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: BEXP ETRD ETTC IN
SUBJECT: EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: MYSORE THERMO
ELECTRIC LIMITED, BANGALORE, INDIA
REF: USDOC 02993
1. Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is
prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act.
2. On September 8, 2008, Export Control Officer (ECO) Paul Cushman
and FSN Shailendra Srivastava conducted a Post-Shipment Verification
(PSV) at Mysore Thermo Electric Limited (MTEL) in Bangalore.
3. BIS requested a PSV at MTEL, located at Peenya Industrial Area
Phase III, Bangalore. MTEL was listed as the ultimate consignee for
one PICO Helium Leak Detector manufactured by MKS Instruments of
Methuen, Massachusetts. Export License: No License Required.
4. ECO and FSN Srivastava met with Mr. Mahendra Kumar, Vice
President - Marketing, Mr. R. Balraj, Chief Manager - Infrastructure
Sales, and Mr. B.M. Nanda Kumar, Chief Material Manager.
5. MTEL representatives were not familiar with BIS regulations and
this was the first visit by BIS officials to their facility. Balraj
provided copies of the following documents relating to this
transaction: MKS Invoice, MTEL Purchase Order, MKS Packing List, Air
Waybill, and a receipt for duties paid to the Indian Customs
Authority.
6. This meeting was held in the MTEL conference room. Balraj
confirmed the stated end-use. He explained that the device is used
to check for gas leakage at the conclusion of the battery
manufacturing process.
7. After the meeting, the BIS team was given a tour of the MTEL
facility. ECO physically verified the PICO Helium Leak Detector's
serial number as 01XX08-016251108 and the model number as
MSVAHE260000 (MKS PICO MASS SPEC LEAK DETECTOR). The device is
secured in a locking cabinet in the MTEL production department and
only authorized personnel have access to it.
8. Established in 1969, Mysore Thermo Electric Limited is an
industrial battery manufacturer with 70 employees. MTEL is an
approved supplier to Indian Railways. A roving security guard is on
duty at the facility 24/365.
9. Recommendation: At the time of this visit, Mysore Thermal
Electric Limited appeared to be a reliable recipient of this
controlled technology. The item on check was physically verified
and was being used in a manner consistent with the Export
Administration Regulations.
MULFORD