Electronica Plastic Machines Private Limited, a manufacturer of hydraulic injection moulding machines and a member of the Engel Group, has begun construction of a new manufacturing facility in Pirangut, Pune. The project marks an expansion of the company’s production footprint following its integration into the Engel Group.
The new facility follows the strategic partnership announced earlier, under which the Engel Group acquired a stake in Electronica Plastic Machines. The partnership established closer operational and manufacturing cooperation in India, with a focus on strengthening local production and developing machines tailored to domestic requirements.
The Pune operation is intended to serve as a hub for locally manufactured injection moulding machines, with potential for exports to regions including the Middle East and Africa. The collaboration also aims to reduce lead times and expand the range of machines available to customers in India by combining Engel’s global technology with Electronica’s established local presence.
The groundbreaking was attended by Aditya Ratnaparkhi, Managing Director – Electronica Plastic Machines, Simon Zeilberger, Chief Financial Officer of the Engel Group; Wolfgang Huber, Project Manager at Engel; and Stalinjose, Managing Director of Engel India. Teams from Engel India across sales, marketing, finance and accounts, and information technology were also present, alongside the leadership and operational teams of Electronica Plastic Machines.
The companies have previously stated that the partnership would maintain Electronica’s existing management structure while enabling access to Engel’s international network and technical expertise.
Electronica Plastic Machines, based in Pune, manufactures hydraulic injection moulding machines for applications across automotive, packaging, and consumer goods sectors. The Engel Group, headquartered in Austria, supplies injection moulding machinery and automation systems to global markets.
In its recent financial performance, the Engel Group reported turnover of approximately EUR 1.5 billion for FY 2024–25, which ended in March 2025. This reflected a decline of 10 percent compared with the previous year, although the company registered market share gains in subdued market conditions.
