Hafele India Private Limited has commenced operations at a new local production facility in Maharashtra, marking the beginning of its manufacturing activities in the country. The move forms part of the company’s long-term localisation strategy and aligns with the Government of India’s “Make in India” initiative.
The facility represents an initial step toward establishing a scalable manufacturing ecosystem in India. The setup is intended to enable phased addition of further products and categories over time, while the company simultaneously develops a larger-scale manufacturing hub to support expanded operations in the future.
In its initial phase, Hafele has begun production of the MatrixBox Premium+ range of drawer systems. The company stated that the system is engineered for smooth soft-close and noiseless performance, supports heavy-duty usage, and offers multiple premium finishes with customisable add-ons. The site is also expected to support workforce training, process validation, and supply-chain stabilisation as part of broader capability building.
As part of strengthening its local manufacturing ecosystem, Hafele has expanded its Service+Customised capabilities in India. The company is producing bespoke aluminium profiled cabinet fronts at its dedicated setup in Mumbai. These aluminium fronts are pre-assembled and pre-drilled to support installation across kitchen, wardrobe, and furniture applications.
“Strengthening our global production network requires strategic investments in key growth markets like India. This initiative enables early process validation, enhances financial efficiency, and builds organisational readiness, while ensuring that governance, quality, and compliance standards remain fully aligned with Hafele’s global benchmarks,” said Michael Distl, Chief Financial Officer, Hafele Group.
“Building strong manufacturing capabilities begins with people, finding the right processes and supply chains. This initiative is part of our broader vision to decentralise global supply chains by creating strategic sourcing and production hubs in key regions, thereby strengthening our position as a manufacturing-driven organisation and extending our production footprint closer to the markets we serve. In this context, India is poised to play a pivotal role, not only serving domestic demand, but also evolving into a hub that supports global markets in the years ahead,” said Boris Katic, Chief Operating Officer, Hafele Group.
“This marks a decisive step forward in our ‘Make in India’ strategy. It enables us to build manufacturing capabilities locally, nurture talent, and respond faster to the needs of the Indian market. India continues to be a strategic growth market for Hafele, and this milestone reinforces our long-term commitment to local value addition and operational excellence,” said Frank Schloeder, Managing Director, Hafele South Asia.
Hafele India Private Limited operates in the furniture fittings and architectural hardware segment, providing products and solutions for kitchens, wardrobes, and interior applications in residential and commercial projects.
