Yudo Hot Runner India Pvt Ltd has opened a new 40,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in Vasai, near Mumbai, dedicated exclusively to hot runner systems. The expansion more than doubles the company’s domestic production capacity from around 180–190 systems per month to nearly 400, marking one of Yudo’s most significant investments in strengthening India’s plastics manufacturing base.

The facility follows a “global technology, local manufacturing” approach, delivering world-class hot runner systems engineered and built in India for the Indian market. With design, R&D, simulation, manufacturing, assembly and testing under one roof, the Vasai plant becomes one of Yudo’s nine global R&D centres, placing India at the heart of the company’s worldwide network of 24 plants across more than 45 countries.

Hot runner systems are integral to injection moulding, the process behind a wide range of plastic products. Yudo serves diverse segments across India, with automotive as its largest market, followed by packaging, medical and PVC. The company commands close to 70 per cent of the automotive hot runner segment, underlining its leadership in the industry.

By scaling domestic manufacturing, the new plant will meet a significantly larger share of India’s hot runner demand from within the country, giving Indian customers faster delivery, localised engineering support and globally benchmarked quality, backed by an in-country R&D and testing ecosystem.

“With growing demand, shorter delivery timelines, and higher service expectations, it was essential to scale up our manufacturing capacity,” said Vishal Agarwal, President, Yudo Hot Runner India Pvt Ltd. “This facility strengthens our ability to serve the domestic market while reinforcing India’s role in Yudo’s global network.”

Agarwal pointed to Yudo’s deep roots in India, with over 25 years in the hot runner segment. “We are the oldest company in India still operating in this space, and Vasai was a natural choice given its position as a hub for automotive tooling,” he added.

The facility currently employs 100 people, with plans to increase the workforce to 125 within six months. As part of its commitment to inclusive manufacturing, Yudo is targeting 50 per cent female workforce participation on the shopfloor, supported by structured training for CNC operations during day shifts.

The same focus on responsible manufacturing extends to the plant’s environmental design. The facility is powered by rooftop solar panels and harvests rainwater to reduce its draw on local resources. A heat-resistant film on the building lowers cooling loads and overall energy consumption, while a solar daylighting system channels natural light across the shopfloor, virtually eliminating the need for artificial lighting during the day.

Together, these measures cut the plant’s energy use and carbon footprint, reflecting Yudo’s commitment to responsible, future-ready manufacturing in India.

The new plant reflects Yudo’s vision of becoming a market-centric company in India, catering to rising domestic demand while preparing for future growth. By combining global technology with local manufacturing, the investment supports India’s emergence as a self-reliant, advanced manufacturing hub and strengthens the wider plastics manufacturing ecosystem that underpins the country’s industrial progress.