Marquardt Opens New Production Plant in Talegaon

07 Mar 2025 CW Team

Marquardt has inaugurated its new production plant in Talegaon, replacing its previous site in Mumbai. The Rs 1.8 billion investment expands its capacity to manufacture mechatronic system solutions for India’s automotive sector.

""India is an important growth market for Marquardt with great potential. We work closely with leading vehicle manufacturers here and utilize the innovative strength and expertise of our Indian team,"" said Björn Twiehaus, CEO of the Marquardt Group.

The facility aligns with “Make in India”, enhancing local production, fostering innovation, and creating 300 new jobs by 2030. Vishal Narvekar, General Manager of Marquardt India, added, ""Our strong and long-standing relationships with customers in the Indian automotive industry have been instrumental in our growth. With this expansion, we reaffirm our commitment to delivering world-class mechatronic solutions tailored to the needs of our local partners.""

With state-of-the-art assembly lines and in-house electronics production, the plant will streamline supply chains, reduce response times, and improve flexibility. Dr. Harald Marquardt, board member, emphasized, ""The high level of innovation, efficiency, and commitment of our Indian experts are groundbreaking. With this new plant, we are underlining our long-term commitment to our customers in India and worldwide.""

The inauguration ceremony, attended by leading car manufacturers and policymakers, celebrated the plant’s role in advancing India’s automotive industry and strengthening Marquardt’s global footprint. The company also operates a development centre in Pune with over 450 employees working on local and international projects."

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