German auto giant ZF Group inaugurates 19th Indian plant in Coimbatore making fuel-efficient transmissions & axles. 30% output for exports.
Plant Overview
🏭 Location: Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
📏 Size: 10,000 sqm facility
💰 Investment: €20M (₹192 crore)
🌍 Strategy: “Make in India for India & the World”
🔧 Product Focus:
- ERGOPOWER M transmissions (construction)
- MULTITRAC axles (heavy equipment)
- EcoMet transmissions (railways)
Strategic Significance
1. Market Positioning
- 11th facility in TN: Reinforces state as auto/industrial hub
- Export Hub: 30% production for global markets (Europe/Asia)
- Localization: 65% domestic sourcing by 2026
2. Product Innovations
| Product | Key Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| ERGOPOWER M | Auto-powershift tech | 15% fuel savings |
| MULTITRAC | Wet multi-disc brakes | 20% efficiency gain |
| EcoMet | Modular metro gearbox | 30% cost reduction |
3. Industry Impact
🏗️ Infrastructure Push: Supports India’s $1.4T construction equipment market
🚄 Rail Modernization: Aligns with metro expansion in 50+ cities
🔋 Sustainability: Eco-design reduces lifecycle emissions
Leadership Insights
“This plant embodies our dual commitment to India’s growth and global competitiveness in industrial tech.”
– Dr. Peter Laier, ZF Board Member
“Coimbatore’s engineering talent makes it ideal for precision manufacturing.”
– Akash Passey, ZF India President
ZF’s India Footprint
| Metric | Detail |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing Plants | 19 (11 in TN) |
| R&D Centers | 3 (Bengaluru, Hyderabad) |
| Employees | 12,000+ |
| Local Suppliers | 200+ MSMEs |
Global Context
📈 Industrial Tech Growth: ZF’s €4.2B division revenue (2024)
🔧 Rail Legacy: 100+ years in railway systems
🌐 Production Network: 161 plants across 30 countries
Why This Matters?
🛠️ Skill Development: 500+ high-tech jobs created
🚜 Farm-to-Factory: Supports India’s infra equipment demand
🇩🇪 Tech Transfer: German engineering meets Indian scale
Plant complements ZF’s Pune facility for CV solutions. First shipments expected Q1 2025. 🚛🔩