Kern-Liebers, a manufacturer of springs, stamped parts, and assemblies for various industries, has inaugurated a new manufacturing facility in Pune, Maharashtra, as part of its expansion strategy in India. The plant covers 3,892 square metres of built-up area on 8,277 square metres of land and is intended to increase production capacity to serve both domestic and international markets.
The new Pune plant will manufacture precision smart parts primarily for automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), as well as springs, stamped parts, and assemblies for the automotive sector. It involves an investment of INR 3.5 billion and is expected to generate employment for approximately 130 people. According to the company, the expansion is expected to improve delivery timelines, generate employment opportunities, and incorporate automation and sustainability in its operations.
The new facility expands Kern-Liebers’ presence in India alongside its existing facility in Tumkur, Karnataka, and supports the company’s strategy of combining global capabilities with local operations.
Key executives from the Kern-Liebers Group, including Udo von Reinersdorff, Chief Financial Officer; Wolfgang Gref, Chief Technology Officer; and Hans-Sönke Hartmann, Executive Vice President, attended the inauguration. They were joined by Dattatray H. Nagale, Managing Director of Kern-Liebers India, along with employees, customers, suppliers, and business partners.
“Today we are not only celebrating the opening of a new production site – we are also celebrating another milestone in the success story of Kern-Liebers India. The expansion of our manufacturing capacity in Pune reflects our continued growth and clear commitment to the Indian market,” said Wolfgang Gref.
“The success we are seeing today is not a coincidence. This is the result of the support we got from our customers, suppliers, employees and many other stakeholders,” said Dattatray H. Nagale.
Kern-Liebers, headquartered in Schramberg, Germany, operates in over 40 locations worldwide and supplies components to various industries, including the automotive sector.