Pune based auto major Force Motors announced that it has tied up with Rolls Royce Power Systems for setting up a Joint Venture to produce engines for multiple applications like rail and power generation.  A dedicated manufacturing facility meeting the standards and specifications laid down by Rolls Royce will be built by Force Motors at its site in Chakan near Pune. This joint venture will produce complete power generation systems including associated spare parts for Indian as well as global markets.   

Rolls Royce Power Systems portfolio includes high speed engines and propulsion systems for ships, power generation, heavy land, rail and defense vehicles. Rolls Royce has customers in more than 150 countries. Its customers include 400 airlines, 160 armed forces, 70 navies and more than 4000 power and nuclear customers.

Force Motors is also the only company in the world that produces engines for two of the leading European premium car makers Mercedes and BMW. This new joint venture with Rolls Royce opens up a complete new business opportunity with great potential for growth.

Speaking on the occasion, Prasan Firodia, Managing Director, Force Motors said, "It is a matter of great pride and satisfaction that Rolls Royce Power Systems has decided to partner with Force Motors for manufacture of engines for their rail and power generation systems. We look forward to a long and mutually beneficial association."

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