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ZF Group, a global leader in driveline and chassis technology as well as active and passive safety technologies, has performed ground breaking ceremony for extension of its Pune plant.
By year-end a new production complex with 4,000 square metres (sqm) will be completed and offers additional space to accommodate further production and warehousing activities.
The company expects to produce more chassis modules, truck & van driveline as well as powertrain modules for passenger cars at the extended plant from 2020 onwards
Four years after its inauguration in 2015, ZF Group regional headquarters in Chakan, Pune is growing and requires a next extension step. The current facility with its 16,770 sqm built-up space is fully utilized with today’s commercial vehicle, car powertrain and aftermarket business.
“This investment is a strong signal for the region and the commitment to grow business in the region,India is an important growth market for ZF and therefore we are expanding our presence here,” stated Holger Klein, Member of Board of Management, ZF Friedrichshafen AG.
“With this investment into new building infrastructure we assure that we will be able to fulfil growing customer demands in future” said Suresh KV, Head of ZF India Pvt. Ltd.
ZF Friedrichshafen AG has a global workforce of 146,000 with 230 locations in 40 countries. In 2017, ZF achieved sales of €36.4 billion and as such, is one of the largest automotive suppliers worldwide.
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