Vitesco establishes a Rs 240 crore plant in Talegaon to manufacture electric drive systems and other products.
The company has invested nearly 30 million euros (Rs 240 crore) in the new facility, which will span 20 acres of land and employ 900 people. The plant’s first series of production will be for the two-wheeler market, followed by various powertrain solutions products such as engine management systems, sensors, and actuators, as well as exhaust management components for passenger cars and commercial vehicles, according to a press release.
According to the official release, the company will focus its efforts at this facility on the growing demand for highly efficient, low-emission technologies for internal combustion engines, as well as electrified and all-electric drive systems.
“Building this factory was a major milestone for Vitesco Technologies, allowing us to provide better value to our clients in the Indian market”, said Klaus Hau, Member of the Executive Board, Vitesco Technologies.
Objective to achieve twin technological transformation
He further stated that, “India plays a central part in our global growth strategy. The country’s automotive industry is currently undergoing what is possibly the most significant transformation in its history. The objective is to achieve a twin technological transformation: from fossil fuels to renewable energy, and from analogue to digital technology. We embrace this transformation and have already begun to design our strategic course. Also, with the new facility, we will be able to better respond to market demands and developments in the future.”
Facilities of the Vitesco Technologies
Like all Vitesco Technologies facilities, this Pune plant will meet its grid demand entirely through renewable energy sources. Furthermore, the site generates sustainable electricity.
All new photovoltaic systems, totaling 3 GWh of solar energy, have been installed. The installed capacity is currently 2.6 MW, with the company aiming to increase it to 3.6 MW by the end of 2022. The facility is also heavily invested in automation, digitization, and Industry 4.0, with over 25 cobots and robots installed on the production lines and shopfloor.
“Our mission is to develop highly efficient, low-emission technologies for internal combustion engines and electrification technologies for all types of vehicles in India. For this, we build a futuristic plant, one that is intelligent, sustainable, and predictive. With these key characteristics, we were able to construct this plant of the future in Pune. Several creative projects have been completed at this facility. These projects on digitization, automation, and sustainability across our manufacturing network have helped us to shape the Plant of the Future”, says Anurag Garg, Managing Director & Country Head of Vitesco Technologies India Private Limited.
Furthermore, he added, “Due to the growing carbon footprint, we also considered climate change while building this facility. I am delighted to say that the facility in Pune is operating at a carbon-neutral level and has fully established itself as a driver of sustainability.”
