Continental Automotive Brake Systems (India) Private Limited, a subsidiary of the international automotive supplier Continental, announced the relocation of its Hydraulic Brake Systems (HBS) plant to a new production facility in Gurgaon. The plant’s new 7000 square meter production facility is capable of producing around 1.5 million calipers, boosters and drum brakes, to cater to increasing demand from OEMs. The facility also houses enhanced R & D test lab and has over 200 employees.

 

 Murali Srinivasan, Managing Director, Continental Automotive Brake Systems (India) Pvt. Ltd

Murali Srinivasan, Managing Director, Continental Automotive Brake Systems (India) Pvt. Ltd

The company began as a joint venture with Rico in 2008 and became a fully owned subsidiary of Continental in 2012, delivering actuation, caliper and drum brakes to all major OEMs in India. The company has now commenced direct export to South Africa and Eastern Europe and indirect export through its established customer base, to Europe and the ASEAN region. With its core processes involving machining and assembly of parts, the HBS plant has launched a localisation program for the in-house assembly of drum brake shoes. Further capacity and programs will be added to meet the demands of global and local OEMs.

Murali Srinivasan, Managing Director, Continental Automotive Brake Systems said, “I am delighted to announce the inauguration of the new plant, which will allow us to grow in step with our customers. The new production facility allows us a higher degree of flexibility and vertical integration, and clearly demonstrates commitment towards our international customer base. ”

 

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