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Delfingen, a global automotive supplier
and manufacturer of on-board networks
protection solutions and fluid transfer
tubing, celebrated the official opening of
its new, state-of-the-art manufacturing
facility in Pune, India.
Established in Pune since 2013, following
the acquisition of the company Kartar,
Delfingen has just moved to a newly
constructed plant with over 6,000ft
2
area,
in accordance with the group’s industrial
excellence standards.
The new facility will enable the company
to increase its production capacity and
accommodate business growth for the
Indian market. The Pune plant operations
include 150 co-workers specialised in the
manufacturing of extruded protection
tubing for wiring harnesses, profiles for
seat trim fastening and technical tubing for
fluid transfer.
The grand opening ceremony was attended
by Gérald Streit, CEO, and the Delfingen
executive committee, together with many
customers and business partners.
“Delfingen continues to execute the
globalisation pillar of our proven strategy.
India is an attractive region with strong
growth potential and this new facility
allows us to provide local production
of the highest quality and will deliver
exceptional value to our customers,” said
Gérald Streit.
Damien
Personeni,
executive
vice
president, said: “The development of the
Indian automotive market is of significant
importance to our global growth as it
will become soon the fourth largest after
China, US and Japan. This investment
reflects our commitment to serve our
growing base of customers and will
enable us to offer the excellent customer
service,
innovative
products,
new
technology and efficient manufacturing
processes our customers expect here in
India.”
The festivities were conducted in a
traditional way with ‘Ganesh Vandana’
followed by a lamp lighting ceremony and
traditional Indian dances.
Delfingen Industry SA – France
Website
:
www.delfingen.comAsia expansion continues with new India plant
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The entrance to the new plant in Pune, India