50 Manufacturing Companies – ZF India

ZF Friedrichshafen AG, a global leader in driveline and chassis technology as well as active and passive safety technology, has opened its new shock absorber production line in Chakan, Pune. With an annual installed manufacturing capacity of 0.7 million units, the new production line will be a part of ZF’s regional headquarters there. It will increase the capacity to 3 million units in the coming 3 to 4 years.
“With the dynamic business environment of the country and initiatives like ‘Make in India’, ZF is focusing on expanding its manufacturing capabilities in the country. With our wide array of products for commercial vehicles, we are actively shaping the 3 megatrends in the Indian auto industry: Safety, Efficiency and E-mobility,” says Suresh.
The completely localised production line will manufacture a comprehensive range of shock absorbers for commercial vehicles and industrial applications like trucks, buses and includes cabin and axle shock absorbers. The production line will be established in the existing multi-product facility and will offer operational synergies with the current set-up, helping the company to optimally utilise its resources. Furthermore, manufacturing processes used in different global plant locations will be followed at this new production line. ZF has an extensive range of products for CVs in India.