Hafele Begins Local Manufacturing in Maharashtra

05 Mar 2026 CW Team

The India production initiative builds on Hafele’s established global manufacturing and supply chain network, which includes production facilities across Europe. By expanding manufacturing capabilities in India, the company aims to strengthen its presence in one of its most strategically important growth markets.

In the initial phase, Hafele has begun production of its MatrixBox Premium+ range of drawer systems, designed for modern kitchens with smooth soft-close and noiseless performance. The system is engineered for heavy-duty usage and offers multiple premium finishes along with customisable add-ons to support design flexibility and durability.

The new setup marks the beginning of Hafele’s manufacturing strategy in India, with provisions to gradually add further products and categories in line with market demand and long-term localisation plans. While the current facility enables early-stage local production, the company is also developing a larger manufacturing hub to support future expansion.

As part of strengthening its local manufacturing ecosystem, Hafele has also expanded its Service+Customised capabilities in India. The company now manufactures bespoke aluminium profiled cabinet fronts at its Mumbai facility, supplying pre-assembled and pre-drilled components to ensure precision, consistent quality and efficient installation for kitchen, wardrobe and furniture applications.

Michael Distl, Chief Financial Officer, Hafele Group, noted that strengthening the global production network requires strategic investments in growth markets such as India, enabling process validation and operational efficiency while maintaining global quality standards. Boris Katic, Chief Operating Officer, Hafele Group, added that decentralising global supply chains through regional production hubs will enhance sourcing resilience and bring manufacturing closer to key markets.

Frank Schloeder, Managing Director, Hafele South Asia, stated that the initiative marks an important milestone in the company’s ‘Make in India’ strategy by enabling local capability building, faster market response and stronger value addition within India.

The initiative supports Hafele’s broader strategy to increase localisation, reduce dependence on imports and strengthen supply-chain resilience while enabling agile manufacturing aligned with the needs of the Indian and South Asian markets.

Hafele recently commenced operations at a new local production facility in Maharashtra, marking a significant step in the company’s long-term localisation strategy and reinforcing its commitment to the Government of India’s ‘Make in India’ initiative. The development is aimed at building a future-ready manufacturing ecosystem in the country while enabling local value creation and scalable operations.The India production initiative builds on Hafele’s established global manufacturing and supply chain network, which includes production facilities across Europe. By expanding manufacturing capabilities in India, the company aims to strengthen its presence in one of its most strategically important growth markets.In the initial phase, Hafele has begun production of its MatrixBox Premium+ range of drawer systems, designed for modern kitchens with smooth soft-close and noiseless performance. The system is engineered for heavy-duty usage and offers multiple premium finishes along with customisable add-ons to support design flexibility and durability.The new setup marks the beginning of Hafele’s manufacturing strategy in India, with provisions to gradually add further products and categories in line with market demand and long-term localisation plans. While the current facility enables early-stage local production, the company is also developing a larger manufacturing hub to support future expansion.As part of strengthening its local manufacturing ecosystem, Hafele has also expanded its Service+Customised capabilities in India. The company now manufactures bespoke aluminium profiled cabinet fronts at its Mumbai facility, supplying pre-assembled and pre-drilled components to ensure precision, consistent quality and efficient installation for kitchen, wardrobe and furniture applications.Michael Distl, Chief Financial Officer, Hafele Group, noted that strengthening the global production network requires strategic investments in growth markets such as India, enabling process validation and operational efficiency while maintaining global quality standards. Boris Katic, Chief Operating Officer, Hafele Group, added that decentralising global supply chains through regional production hubs will enhance sourcing resilience and bring manufacturing closer to key markets.Frank Schloeder, Managing Director, Hafele South Asia, stated that the initiative marks an important milestone in the company’s ‘Make in India’ strategy by enabling local capability building, faster market response and stronger value addition within India.The initiative supports Hafele’s broader strategy to increase localisation, reduce dependence on imports and strengthen supply-chain resilience while enabling agile manufacturing aligned with the needs of the Indian and South Asian markets.

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