On October 7, German premium car maker Mercedes-Benz launched its new and locally-assembled S-Class luxury sedan from its Chakan facility in Pune, The model is available in two variants: S 350 d, and S 450 4MATIC. In June this year, the company had launched the imported (completely built unit) version...
Philips Expands India Manufacturing in Pune
In Chakan, near Pune in western India, the medical device unit of Philips is building out a$42 million factory. The company has been present in India for over 90 years and has had operations of various kinds in Pune, some of which it still owns. Over the long term, "We...
Germany's ZF Sets Up Global Purchasing Office at Pune, India
German automotive component and services major ZF Friedrichshafen AG on ZF India Supplier Day, the company said it aims to reach $110 million worth of export from India by 2017. The company makes and sells transmissions, axles and chassis components for cars and trucks. “We want to develop India to...
GE’s 3-D Printing Facility in India to Develop Critical End-Use Components
Last year, GE set up its multi-modal advanced manufacturing facility in Chakan, Pune in western India. The facility was established to produce jet engine parts, locomotive components, wind turbines, and a host of other additively and traditionally manufactured components for a number of GE companies. The facility now employs 1,500...
Philips Innovates for India and the World
Philips Healthcare Innovation Center (HIC) in Pune designs and makes equipment for local and global markets. In two years the facility has successfully doubled unit growth, launched global products, filed multiple patents and received significant investments. Their most recent innovation is the MobileDiagnost Opto, a mobile digital x-ray system that...
Mercedes Benz Aims for Double Digit Growth
After selling more than 9,500 cars in India last year, Mercedes-Benz is aiming for double-digit growth now. “We are planning to launch new models and increase the manufacturing capacity of out Chakan plant from 10,000 to 20,000 units a year,” said Boris Fitz, VP, sales and network development, Mercedes-Benz India...