Bosch, a leading supplier of technology and services, inaugurated its sixth manufacturing unit in India, at the SIPCOT complex in Gangaikondan on January 22. Built with an investment of around Rs. 500 million (6.2 million euro) and spread across 6,500 sq. mts. of built-up area, the new plant will help the company’s Gasoline Systems business to further localize manufacturing and increase cost-competitiveness.
“It is important for our Gasoline Systems business division to have a strong manufacturing footprint in an important and growing market like India. The extended local production capabilities in this new state-of-the-art location will help Gasoline Systems to further grow its market share with a competitive product portfolio,” commented Dr. Steffen Berns, Managing Director of Bosch Ltd. at the plant inaugural function.
The plant was officially inaugurated by Dr. Stefan Kampmann, Executive Vice President, Gasoline Systems, Mr. Franz Hauber, Executive Vice President, Manufacturing and Quality, and Mr. Sandeep N., Regional President, Gasoline Systems, Bosch Ltd.
“The new plant is an important part of the Bosch strategy to enter the competitive two-wheeler market in India with Electronic Fuel Injection systems,” added Mr. Sandeep.
The facility will produce power train sensors, fuel delivery modules and air management components for automotive and two-wheeler systems.
Prior to the inauguration of the new facility, the Gasoline Systems division shared the Bosch Naganathapura manufacturing facility for its local production.