Bonfiglioli Transmissions Pvt. Ltd., the India-based subsidiary of Bonfiglioli Riduttori S.p.A. has announced an expansion of operations in India and also in the company headquarters in Bologna, Italy.

Expansion plans in India include improvements to existing facilities in Chennai and construction of a new facility in Pune (Chakan area), for a total investment of Rs85 Crore (11.3 million euro).

The current plants in Chennai, located at the SIDCO Industrial Area, Thirumudivakkam, covers an area of 1,80,000 sq. ft. and the Mannur plant located close to Sriperumbudur covers an area of 100,000 sq. ft.

These plants are highly integrated facilities that manufacture gearboxes and gearmotors for mobile machinery, wind turbines and industrial processes. The facilities also house an R&D Centre, which develops products tailor-made for the Indian market.

A new facility of 1,40,000 sq. ft will be built, adjacent to the current plant at Thirumudivakkam. It will house modern assembly lines, R&D Centre and test labs, all built with the highest standards of quality and safety, consistent with Bonfiglioli locations worldwide.

The expected capacity is 75,000 units per year and will enable Bonfiglioli to serve existing and new markets and customers in off-highway, construction, mining, agriculture and material handling applications.

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