Background

Advanced Stamping & Material Forming Expertise

  • AHSS (Advanced high-strength steels) / Aluminum
  • TRIP/DP Applications: Transformation-Induced Plasticity & Dual-Phase Steels
  • Weight Reduction Without Compromising Crashworthiness.
  • Advanced Die Design & Springback Control.

Engineering-Led Stamping Tooling for On-Time
Automotive Launches.

Why Programs Miss Launch Targets

Root Cause

  • Engineering Disconnected
  • Too Many Vendors, No Single owner.
  • Onshore Quality Loop.

Impacts

  • Late tool delivery
  • Onshore rework and quality gaps
  • Cost overruns and launch escalation, Overtime, Premium Freights.

Governance gaps

  • Milestones not projected/Unclear Escalation.
  • No weekly risk register / follow-ups reviews.

The ETCS Advantage

Traditional – Launch Risk

Customer Engineering Structure

ETCS Model – One Partner, One Owner, Correct Execution

Customer ETCS Structure
Single Accountable Owner
  • ETCS owns Engineering + Tool build + Tryout
  • One escalation path, one cadence, one plan
  • Single point of contact for Customer.
Faster Closure Cycles
  • Issues closed locally while global teams execute updates
  • Less waiting on Onshore iteration loops
Milestones You Can Trust
  • Locked gates + weekly reviews
  • Accountable through SOP

Recovery Capability

ETCS can help recover from your overseas tooling delays

Tooling Recovery Process

SituationActionsOutcome
1

Situation

Offshore Die Delayed, SOP at risk

Escalation – Understanding the timing, Tooling and Quality issues.

2

Actions

Local tryout + validation loop

  • Execution Plan – Internal/External Resource management.
  • Execution – Re-Engineering and procurement of critical sections/standard components as needed, ETCS tryout support.
3

Outcome

Timing recovered launch protected

SOP delivered on time
Customer launch protected
When Offshore tooling is late or incomplete — ETCS recovers timing with local execution

Sourcing options

3 Customized Sourcing Models

ETCS offers flexible sourcing models to help customers choose per their tooling strategy and budget — from fully domestic to global hybrid solutions.

Completely
US-Build Tool

Premium Cost
  • Engineering, Design, Simulation & Detailing in USA
  • Tool build & machining in USA (Die Sets, Die Steels all from USA)
  • US-sourced die steels, heat treat, coatings, and purchased components
  • Assembly, spotting, tryouts, buyoff support & validation in USA

Hybrid Tool Build
(India + USA)

Best Value
  • Die steels manufactured in ETCS owned India shop using high-grade tool steel
  • CMM inspection & dimensional validation of Steel in ETCS India before shipment to USA
  • Standard items + die sets / large plates sourced in USA
  • Final assembly, tryouts & validation entirely in USA

China-Built Die

Low Cost
  • Complete China tool build & tryout and validation for cost competitiveness
  • ETCS engineering oversight & program governance
  • Optional: US-based tryout/validation support depending on program need
  • Best for cost-driven programs with schedule flexibility

Our Clients

Trusted by OEMs and Tier-1 Suppliers

From the world's largest automakers to leading Tier-1 suppliers, ETCS delivers tooling programs that launch on time — every time.

FLEXNGATE
Ford
Rivian
Honda
ADIENT
FCA
GM
BAE SYSTEMS
Iroquois
PG Steel
Toledo Tool & Die
FLEXNGATE
Ford
Rivian
Honda
ADIENT
FCA
GM
BAE SYSTEMS
Iroquois
PG Steel
Toledo Tool & Die
MAGNA
brose
LEAR
SODECIA
FISHER
WICO
TDM
AVA
MCS Inc
NS Inc
MAGNA
brose
LEAR
SODECIA
FISHER
WICO
TDM
AVA
MCS Inc
NS Inc

Proven Results on High-Stakes Programs

Real programs. Real timelines. See how ETCS delivered complex tooling programs on time — and what it means for your next launch.

Case studies

Rivian Tooling Program
Delivered On Time
RivianBody & Structure

Program Ownership: Rivian RPV 500/700

Multi-die stamping program engineered, built globally, and validated in North America — delivered ahead of SOP.

29

Tools Awarded

USD 25 Million

Tooling and early parts revenue

46

Total Parts

Upto 2500 T Dies

Progressive and Transfer Dies

Multi-tool stamping die program
Engineering · Strip layout optimization
Global build with US tryout validation
Delivered ahead of launch timing

The People Behind ETCS

Meet Our Team

Ravi Kapur

Ravi Kapur

President & CEO

Mr. Ravi Kapur earned his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from IIT Kanpur, India, and his M.S.M.E. in…

Ron Stephens

Ron Stephens

Vice President

Mr. Ron Stephens leads the tooling and die engineering functions at ETCS, bringing over 35 years of…

Sushant Bhartiya

Sushant Bhartiya

Program Director

Mr. Sushant Bhartiya holds a Diploma in Tool and Die Making and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical En…

Priya Kapur

Priya Kapur

Head HR

Ms. Priya Kapur leads the company's human resources function with a strong focus on people and organ…

Matt Jones

Matt Jones

Tool Room Supervisor

Mr. Matt Jones is a U.S. Navy veteran who brings over 30 years of hands-on experience in die making…

Client Feedback

What Our Customers Say

Trusted by Tier-1 suppliers and OEMs across North America. Here is what our clients say about working with ETCS.

My team is working with ETCS since 2021 on multiple projects like, Development of HV Battery attachment Brackets for commercial vehicle, Magenta HV Battery Enclosures, Side Door Components, ETCS team…

V

Vyankatesh Birajdar

Sr. Director, Body Systems

Karma

For years my working with Ravi Kapur and his team at E.T.C.S Inc for reverse Engineering at 14 of our facilities throughout the United States was beyond our expectations in terms of cost savings and t…

R

Rich Markel

Die Engineer

Flint Tool & Die, General Motors

ETCS does a great job paying attention to detail, and their turnaround time is excellent. I would recommend E.T.C.S. for all tool and die needs.

J

Joe Pardon

Tooling Manager

Sodecia

ETCS provided an excellent overall experience throughout both programs. The quality of the stamping dies and check fixtures was outstanding, with robust construction that exceeded our internal build s…

R

Ron Stephens

Process Tooling Engineering Manager

BAE Industries, Inc.

ETCS successfully completed the LJ9C-2K004/5-EB (Shield Bracket) project on time and with excellent quality. The CMM reports confirmed that both parts were 100% OK, meeting all required specifications…

A

Antonio Gomez

Project Engineer

Flex N Gate

ETCS has successfully supported multiple tooling programs for us over the years, providing dependable engineering support from cradle to grave. Their consistent quality, responsiveness, and program-ma…

L

Lal D. Teckchandani

President

Hamlin Newco, LLC

My team is working with ETCS since 2021 on multiple projects like, Development of HV Battery attachment Brackets for commercial vehicle, Magenta HV Battery Enclosures, Side Door Components, ETCS team…

V

Vyankatesh Birajdar

Sr. Director, Body Systems

Karma

For years my working with Ravi Kapur and his team at E.T.C.S Inc for reverse Engineering at 14 of our facilities throughout the United States was beyond our expectations in terms of cost savings and t…

R

Rich Markel

Die Engineer

Flint Tool & Die, General Motors

ETCS does a great job paying attention to detail, and their turnaround time is excellent. I would recommend E.T.C.S. for all tool and die needs.

J

Joe Pardon

Tooling Manager

Sodecia

ETCS provided an excellent overall experience throughout both programs. The quality of the stamping dies and check fixtures was outstanding, with robust construction that exceeded our internal build s…

R

Ron Stephens

Process Tooling Engineering Manager

BAE Industries, Inc.

ETCS successfully completed the LJ9C-2K004/5-EB (Shield Bracket) project on time and with excellent quality. The CMM reports confirmed that both parts were 100% OK, meeting all required specifications…

A

Antonio Gomez

Project Engineer

Flex N Gate

ETCS has successfully supported multiple tooling programs for us over the years, providing dependable engineering support from cradle to grave. Their consistent quality, responsiveness, and program-ma…

L

Lal D. Teckchandani

President

Hamlin Newco, LLC

My team is working with ETCS since 2021 on multiple projects like, Development of HV Battery attachment Brackets for commercial vehicle, Magenta HV Battery Enclosures, Side Door Components, ETCS team…

V

Vyankatesh Birajdar

Sr. Director, Body Systems

Karma

For years my working with Ravi Kapur and his team at E.T.C.S Inc for reverse Engineering at 14 of our facilities throughout the United States was beyond our expectations in terms of cost savings and t…

R

Rich Markel

Die Engineer

Flint Tool & Die, General Motors

ETCS does a great job paying attention to detail, and their turnaround time is excellent. I would recommend E.T.C.S. for all tool and die needs.

J

Joe Pardon

Tooling Manager

Sodecia

ETCS provided an excellent overall experience throughout both programs. The quality of the stamping dies and check fixtures was outstanding, with robust construction that exceeded our internal build s…

R

Ron Stephens

Process Tooling Engineering Manager

BAE Industries, Inc.

ETCS successfully completed the LJ9C-2K004/5-EB (Shield Bracket) project on time and with excellent quality. The CMM reports confirmed that both parts were 100% OK, meeting all required specifications…

A

Antonio Gomez

Project Engineer

Flex N Gate

ETCS has successfully supported multiple tooling programs for us over the years, providing dependable engineering support from cradle to grave. Their consistent quality, responsiveness, and program-ma…

L

Lal D. Teckchandani

President

Hamlin Newco, LLC