OPmobility opens a new bumper & energy storage plant in Pune creating 500+ jobs and boosting its manufacturing capacity for Indian automakers.
TALEGAON, Pune – Global mobility technology leader OPmobility has officially inaugurated a new manufacturing plant in Badhalwadi, Talegaon, Pune marking a significant step in its strategic expansion across India. The new facility is designed to strengthen the company’s manufacturing, engineering and digital capabilities, directly supporting its ambitious goal to more than double its sales in the country by 2030.
The plant underscores India’s growing importance as both a key automotive market and a hub for skilled talent, aligning with OPmobility’s long-term growth plans.
Scaling Production for a Booming Market
The state-of-the-art facility begins operations with an annual production capacity of 300,000 bumpers, with a clear roadmap to double this output to 600,000 units within the next two years. This scaling plan is designed to meet the rising demand from its partner automotive manufacturers across India.
A key feature of the new plant is its focus on incorporating advanced automation and sustainable production technologies, reflecting the company’s commitment to eco-friendly manufacturing processes.
Job Creation and a Dual-Focus Strategy
The Pune plant is a major boost to the local economy, having already created over 500 new jobs, with plans to add another 500 to 600 positions in the coming months. This facility is notable for being OPmobility’s first site in India exclusively dedicated to exterior systems and energy storage solutions.
This expansion is part of a broader national strategy. The company has also broken ground on a second facility in Kharkhoda, Haryana, which will specialize in energy storage systems and is scheduled to commence operations in early 2026.
Leadership’s Vision for the Indian Market
Laurent Favre, Chief Executive Officer of OPmobility, emphasized India’s central role in the company’s global strategy. “India is a strategic country for OPmobility, a rapidly growing automotive market and a hub of skilled engineering talent,” said Favre. “Having built long-standing partnerships with leading Indian and global manufacturers, our focus is on sustainable, technology-driven growth. This expansion will play a key role in achieving our goal of doubling sales in India by 2030.”
With this new inauguration, OPmobility now operates a robust network of five manufacturing plants and four R&D centres across India. Its research and development prowess is further amplified by OP’nSoft in Bangalore, which provides cutting-edge digital and engineering solutions for the global mobility sector.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What is OPmobility?
OPmobility is a global leader in mobility technology, specializing in designing and manufacturing solutions for the automotive industry, including exterior systems, energy storage, and lighting.
2. Where is the new plant located?
The new manufacturing facility is located in Badhalwadi, Talegaon, in Pune, Maharashtra.
3. What will the plant produce?
The plant will initially focus on producing automotive bumpers and will also be dedicated to energy storage solutions. It is their first Indian site combining these two focuses.
4. What is the production capacity?
The current capacity is 300,000 bumpers per year, with plans to double it to 600,000 units within the next two years.
5. How will this create jobs?
The facility has already created over 500 jobs and is expected to generate an additional 500-600 positions in the near future.
6. What are OPmobility’s broader plans in India?
The company aims to more than double its sales in India by 2030. Alongside the Pune plant, it is building a second factory in Kharkhoda, Haryana, focused on energy storage, set to open in early 2026.
7. How many sites does OPmobility now have in India?
With this new plant, OPmobility now operates five manufacturing plants and four R&D centres in the country.
