As part of its expansion plan, Bonfiglioli Transmissions Pvt Ltd, the Indian subsidiary of Bonfiglioli Riduttori SpA (a worldwide leader in manufacturing gearboxes, gear motors and drive systems), has commenced operations at its new manufacturing facility in Chennai.The new 132,000-sq ft facility has been built adjacent to the existing plant at the SIDCO Industrial Area in Thirumudivakkam. It houses modern assembly lines, a global R&D center and test labs, all built to the highest quality and safety standards, consistent with Bonfiglioli locations worldwide. With a capacity of 75,000 units per year, the new facility will enable Bonfiglioli to serve existing and new markets and customers in off-highway, construction, mining, agriculture and material handling applications.

 

Sonia Bonfiglioli, Chairman of Bonfiglioli Group, said, “India is a key country for Bonfiglioli, and the good results up to now show we were right when we started the business here in Chennai. This expansion in India is part of the company’s global investment strategy in production and assembly facilities. Indeed, we are convinced that our factories are the first step in bringing value to our customers. With high-tech, real-time smart production and superior solutions, we will be able to cater to growing, evolving needs in India and in our overseas markets across the US, Italy, China and Germany.”