Pune 

Integrated automotive and industrial supplier, Schaeffler India has opened its first aftermarket experience center in Pune. The Aftermarket division of Schaeffler is responsible for the spare parts business of the company for transmission, engine, and chassis systems under the leading brands LuK, INA, and FAG respectively. 

Debasish Satpathy, President – Automotive Aftermarket, Schaeffler India, said, “We are very excited with the launch of this world-class experience center.  The primary objective of this initiative by the company is to supply our retailer and mechanic partners, with technical information and training about state-of-the-art Schaeffler aftermarket products.  In this era of rapid technological advancements in vehicle manufacturing, repair and maintenance, it is immensely important for the retailers and especially for mechanics to understand and learn about the latest techniques and developments in the industry.”

Schaeffler continues to lead automotive innovation with this state-of-the-art facility. The facility showcases a wide range of innovative automotive aftermarket products in a cut-section format to enable customers to get a physical sense of the products. Schaeffler technical experts conduct live training sessions with the help of videos and explain the high-quality standards that Schaeffler follows to manufacture a gamut of cutting-edge aftermarket products. The experience center enables the customers to interact with experts and clarify doubts. The center is open to all retailers and mechanics who are duly invited to get a first-hand feel of the facility.

Schaeffler has been present in India for over 50 years. With 3 well known product brands LuK, INA and FAG, 4 manufacturing plants and 8 sales offices, Schaeffler has a significant presence in India. Schaeffler is among the largest Industrial and Automotive supplier with sales of INR 37.6 billion in 2020 and 2794 employees. The manufacturing plants in Maneja and Savli (Vadodara), produce a vast range of ball bearings, cylindrical roller bearings, spherical roller bearings and wheel bearings that are sold under the brand name of FAG. The plant at Talegaon near Pune, manufactures engine and powertrain components for front accessory drive system, chain drive systems, valve train, gear shift systems and a range of needle roller bearings and elements, under the brand INA. The fourth manufacturing location is based out of Hosur, producing a wide range of clutches and hydraulic clutch release systems for passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, heavy commercial vehicles, and tractors sold under the brand of LuK. Schaeffler also has the largest after-market networks serving the industrial and automotive customers. All of this is backed by dedicated engineering, research and development support based in India in support of product teams.