The ElringKlinger Group, a leading German development partner to the automobile industry and original equipment supplier of cylinder-head and specialty gaskets, recently inaugurated its first manufacturing facility in India located at Ranjangaon off Pune. With its presence in 21 locations across the globe and a turnover of 607.8 million euros, the group has strengthened its position as a direct supplier to customers in India.
The plant, set up at an investment of 5 million euros, will have a capacity to produce several millions of gaskets for powertrain applications such as engines and transmissions, especially focused on newly developed low emission gasoline as well as diesel engines.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Stefan Wolf, Chairman of the ElringKlinger Group, said: “We are happy to announce the launch of our first manufacturing facility in India which is witnessing a major growth in the auto sector. India is a key market for ElringKlinger and the group will soon look at additional investments in this potential market.”
The ElringKlinger Group is a worldwide development partner and original equipment supplier of cylinder-head and specialty gaskets, cover modules and shielding parts for powertrain and exhaust systems. As the only globally active independent gasket manufacturer, ElringKlinger supplies to nearly all car manufacturers in Europe and North and South America, as well as numerous Asian vehicle manufacturers. The company’s success in the field is due mainly to its technical leadership and expertise for original automotive equipment. With their high technology and reliability, its gasket sets are very popular in over 140 countries.
Commenting on the new manufacturing facility in India, Mr. Juergen Weingaertner, Managing Director (India), ElringKlinger Group, said: “We have correctly assessed the Indian auto sector over the last few years and are now ready with a plant of our own to make our presence felt. We look to bringing our global expertise and best practices along with world class products to the Indian consumer. With this plant in India, we will further strengthen our offerings in the global market.”
The state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at Ranjangaon has been set up over an area of 60,000 sq. mts. and has a built up area of 5,600 sq. mts. The plant will cater to the needs of Maruti Suzuki, Ford, Mahindra & Mahindra, Ashok Leyland, Fiat-Tata, Piaggio, MAN-Force and all automotive manufacturers and other automotive suppliers.
Fulfilling its social corporate responsibility, the company has constructed a zero-emission and completely environmentally friendly plant.
Reiterating ElringKlinger Group’s commitment to the Indian market, Dr. Stefan Wolf, Chairman, ElringKlinger Group, said: “Sighting the thriving potential lying within the Indian auto sector, ElringKlinger Group ventured into India, which as we foresee, is the next big market in Asia Pacific.
Factors like the economic boom, and the surge in the auto sector will aid this growth. With its prominent global presence in the automotive and manufacturing segment, this is a significant step for the ElringKlinger Group, keeping in line with its ambitious growth plans.”
Established in 1879 by Paul Lechler is a worldwide development partner and original equipment supplier of cylinder-head and specialty gaskets, cover modules and shielding parts for the powertrain and the exhaust systems.
As the only globally active independent gasket manufacturer, it supplies its products to nearly all car manufacturers worldwide. Headquartered in Dettingen/Erms, the group has more than 3,600 employees at 21 locations in Europe, America, Africa and Asia.
Some of their clients in India are Maruti Suzuki, Ford, Mahindra & Mahindra, Ashok Leyland, Fiat-Tata, Piaggio and MAN-Force.
In 2007, the ElringKlinger Group achieved a sales turnover of 607.8 million euros.
