Sri G.D. Naidu
He was a genius who was much ahead of his times. Known for his sharp intellect, innovative spirit and engineering skill, he pioneered products that broke the average mould. He won many laurels and awards internationally and set the groundwork for us to carry on the legacy.
Shri G.D.Naidu, a successful industrialist and a keen educationalist of South India, started two premier institutions in the year 1945, "Sir Arthur Hope College of Technology" and "Sir Arthur Hope Polytechnic".
He donated both the institutions to the Government. Both colleges are now known as "The Government College of Technology" and "The Government Polytechnic of Coimbatore" respectively.
Later in 1946, he started another institute in the name of Industrial Labour Welfare Association (ILWA), now known as G.D.Naidu Charities. His aim was to impart higher education with more emphasis on practical training so that students can get employment immediately.
G.D.Naidu Charities conduct short term courses on Automobile servicing and maintenance, WEDM, EDM, CAD (AutoCAD, Pro-E, Inventor, Power Shape, CATIA, ANSYS, SOLIDWORKS, etc.), CAM (Keller, Delcam, Unigraphics), Metrology, CMM etc. It has trained more than 35000 students over the past 62 years.
G D Naidu Charities has set up a new training centre known as Gedee Technical Training Institute (GTTI) at Coimbatore, South India to train Precision Machining Technicians, Tool & Die Engineers, Tool Designers, Mechatronics Technicians and Mould Polishers.
“G.D.Naidu was a great educator, an entrepreneur in many fields of engineering and industry, a warm-hearted man filled with love for his fellows and a desire to help them in their troubles and he is truly a man in a million - perhaps this is an understatement!”
Quote on G.D.Naidu by Sir C.V.Raman
Mr. G.D Gopal
Chairman, UMS Group of CompaniesMr. G.D. Gopal, son of the legendary founder Sri G.D. Naidu, serves as the Chairman of the UMS Group of Companies. His expansive leadership and deep expertise across diverse sectors—including electronics, captive tool rooms, plastic engineering, and the die-casting industry—have been instrumental in elevating G-Plast to its current position of industry leadership.
A visionary leader who thrives on technical challenges, Mr.Gopal drives the company’s innovation strategy with the bold motto: “If something cannot be done anywhere else, try us.” A firm proponent of the “learning by doing” philosophy, he has fostered a culture of hands-on excellence and persistence that empowers G-Plast to succeed where others see limitations.
Mr. G.D Rajkumar (GDR)
Director, G-Plast Private LimitedMr. G.D. Rajkumar, widely recognized in the industry as Mr. GDR, carries forward the illustrious legacy of his grandfather, the legendary industrialist Mr. G.D. Naidu, and his father, Mr. G.D. Gopal. As a REFA Specialist in Machining Technology (REFA Fachmann Zerspanungs Technik) from the prestigious REFA Institute in Ludwigsburg, Germany, Mr. GDR combines deep-rooted values with world-class technical expertise.
A true pioneer, Mr. GDR is dedicated to introducing transformative technologies to the Indian manufacturing landscape. Under his visionary leadership, G-Plast became the first company in India to adopt Metal 3D Printing (LaserCusing) from Germany in 2012. Continuing this trajectory of innovation, he has recently spearheaded strategic investments in Rheocasting and GISS casting, positioning G-Plast at the forefront of the die-casting industry.
Recognizing the global shift toward lightweighting, Mr. GDR has established a state-of-the-art Magnesium Die-Casting plant, scheduled to be fully operational by mid-2026. His core philosophy centers on advanced automation across all operational phases to eliminate human error and ensure uncompromising consistency in part quality.
By fostering vibrant leadership and empowering a high-performance team, Mr. GDR has steered G-Plast to remarkable growth, achieving a 40% increase in revenue over the last two years.