MAHLE Filter Systems India (MFSI), a joint venture between the MAHLE Group of Germany and Anand Automotive Systems, India has commenced production at its Parwanoo Plant II as of the19th March,2010
The foundation stone laying ceremony for this plant was earlier graced by Shri Kishan Kapoor, Hon’ble Minister for Industries, Himachal Pradesh in August 2009. The Parwanoo Plant - II with a Capital Investment at about Rs 60 million in building, plant and Machinery, and a Installed Capacity expected at 22 million filters per annum, will cater to a new Product range utilising enhanced technology to service requirements of MFSI’s existing and new customers like Tata Motors, M&M, and Bosch. It will also cater to the requirements of the replacement market in India and for exports.
Re- emphasizing the Company's commitment towards the State of Himachal Pradesh, Mr Sunil Nair, COO of MAHLE filter systems India Limited said, “We have completed installation of this new facility within stipulated timelines and are now looking foward to rolling out a range of high quality products to satisfy our customer needs. We also hope to provide more jobs with increased production in due course of time”
In its initial stage, this plant is slated to generate direct and indirect employment for more than 150 people, and will manufacture PU Moulded Air filter elements, Ecological Plastic Embedded filter elements and Lube Oil filters with new crimping design. The process in the plant will include PU Moulding of elements, Filter Paper Embedment into Plastic and Felt media and a Crimping process for sheet metal parts..
MAHLE Filter Systems India Limited is a leading manufacturer,exporter and OEM supplier in the Filtration industry in India. The company earlier known as Purolator India Limited, was established in 1966 to manufacture an extensive range of Air, Oil, Fuel and Hydraulic filters for application in the Automotive, Railway, Aviation and Earthmoving industries both for OEMs and Aftermarket.
About MAHLE Filter Systems India Limited
Mahle Filter Systems (India) Limited (Formerly known as Purolator India Limited), is a leading manufacturer and exporter of Filters in India. The Company manufactures a wide range of Air, Oil, Fuel and Hydraulic filters for application in diverse fields such as Automotive, Industrial, Railways, Aviation and Earthmoving industries. An extensive range and quality products have placed MAHLE Filter Systems (India) in an enviable position as the principal supplier of filters to both the Original Equipment and Replacement markets with a sizeable presence in the overseas markets.
MAHLE Filter Systems India already has three plants at Parwanoo, Gurgaon and Pune, with a total annual revenue of Rs 300 crore in 2008-09
About Anand Automotive Systems
Anand Automotive Systems is among India's leading Automotive Component suppliers and serves the global automotive industry with an innovative and technologically advanced range of automotive components ranging from shock absorbers, struts, forks, engine bearings, automotive and industrial filters, piston rings, gaskets, axles, propeller shafts, synchronizer rings, exhaust systems, climate control, hydraulic brakes, airbrake components, friction material to car care products, adhesives, coolants, sealants, safety products and water & environmental technologies. Established in collaboration with various world leaders in the automotive segment, the group employs 6000 people and has 38 manufacturing locations in India with an extensive customer base in OE and Aftermarket.
SNS Foundation – the CSR arm of Anand – takes up developmental initiatives in places where the Group has manufacturing facilities. It has been in Parwanoo for the last 18 years and has been chosen as the Mother NGO for Reproductive & Child Health Care Programme for the districts of Solan and Shimla and also undertakes projects to improve the environment through CAPART. For more information, please visit http://www.anandgroupindia.com/
About MAHLE Group, Germany
The MAHLE Group is one of the 30 largest companies in the automotive supply industry worldwide. As a leading manufacturer of components and systems for the combustion engine and related products, MAHLE ranks among the top 3 systems suppliers worldwide for piston systems, cylinder components, valve train systems, air management systems, and liquid management systems.
MAHLE Group is based in Stuttgart, Germany since its founding in 1920. For almost 90 years, MAHLE has played a decisive role in promoting the development of automotive and engine technology, setting standards time and again. MAHLE has a local presence in all major world markets. Around 45,000 employees work at over 100 production plants and 8 research and development centres in Stuttgart, Northampton, Detroit (Farmington Hills, Novi), Tokyo (Kawagoe, Okegawa), Shanghai, and São Paulo (Jundiaí). Around the world, approximately 3,000 development engineers and technicians are working on forward-looking concepts, products, and systems for the ongoing development of the combustion engine.
In 2008, MAHLE achieved sales of over EUR 5 billion (USD 7.3 billion).
MAHLE Aftermarket GmbH is established as a company within the MAHLE Group and operates in the independent automotive aftermarket with a leading presence worldwide. Doubling sales in the last 6 years witness its constant expansion with a global commitment.
MAHLE is recognized for its highest standards in the industry and has been prized for example with the “Global Contribution Award” by Toyota, an acknowledgement reserved to its best suppliers and is the first non-Japanese company to receive such recognition.
Since its establishment, MAHLE is a company dedicated to human well-being and social responsibility through its participation in the MAHLE Foundation, a modern hospital that pursue the care of human body with medicine practice that share the oriental holistic approach.
Many MAHLE employees voluntarily participate to the development of their local communities.
Finally, MAHLE is a considerate participant in the environment protection through the innovation in its products that help achieve lower greenhouse gases emissions and with its production processes, constantly oriented to achieve highest efficiency, energy conservation and reduction of precious resources.
