Coimbatore: In a move that blends German precision with Tamil Nadu’s engineering might, ZF Group has fired up the engines of its brand-new manufacturing plant in Coimbatore – its 19th in India and 11th in Tamil Nadu alone. If factories had fan clubs, this one would already be trending.
Occupying 10,000 square meters of prime industrial turf, the new plant is all set to power India’s construction equipment and railway sectors with localized production of the acclaimed ErgoPower transmissions, MultiTrac axles, and EcoMet metro gearboxes. In short, ZF just put Coimbatore on cruise control toward global mobility leadership.
€20 Million Investment – That’s 192 Crores Worth of Commitment (and Counting)
With an investment of €20 million (approximately ₹192 crores), ZF’s latest facility is not just a factory; it’s a loud, humming declaration of faith in India’s potential. Whether it’s urban skylines, rural roads, or rail tracks, ZF wants its name stamped (or bolted) across them all.
The Heavy Hitters Speak (and Shift Gears Smoothly):
Dr. Peter Laier, ZF Group board member, wasn’t shy in reaffirming India’s role in ZF’s global strategy: “This facility aligns with our vision of being closer to customers—both metaphorically and mechanically.”
Akash Passey, President of ZF Group India, took the desi-global route: “Our mantra ‘Make in India for India and the World’ isn’t just a slogan—it’s a transmission-powered reality now.”
And Andreas Moser, EVP of Industrial Technologies, hinted at what lies ahead: “The industrialization of our ErgoPower and MultiTrac series here means Coimbatore will soon be known for more than just filter coffee and engineering colleges.”
What’s Inside the Box (of Gears and Innovation)?
- ErgoPower M Transmission: Optimized for construction machinery, capable of boosting fuel efficiency by up to 15%. Basically, it shifts better than most people’s career plans.
- MultiTrac Axles: Built for ruggedness yet compact in form. Strong enough to carry the weight of infrastructure dreams—and then some.
- EcoMet for Railways: A metro gearbox that adjusts to varying needs faster than your neighborhood auto driver changes fares.
Why Coimbatore?
Besides its engineering pedigree and dosa density, Coimbatore offers ZF strategic proximity to OEMs, infrastructure projects, and a skilled workforce that doesn’t flinch at torque ratings.
ZF’s new plant isn’t just bolting together transmissions and axles—it’s assembling a new chapter in India’s manufacturing journey. As global OEMs look eastward, Coimbatore has officially joined the map—not just as a dot, but as a hub with horsepower.
So next time a metro glides silently or a digger dances gracefully at a construction site, remember: there’s a good chance the heart of that machine beat to life right here, in Tamil Nadu.
