Continental Automotive Brake Systems, a subsidiary of international automotive supplier Continental, has relocated its hydraulic brake systems (HBS) plant to a new production facility in Gurgaon.
"The new production facility allows us a higher degree of flexibility and vertical integration, and clearly demonstrates commitment towards our international customer base," Continental Automotive Brake Systems (India) Managing Director Murali Srinivasan said in a statement.
The company's new plant is capable of producing around 1.5 million calipers, boosters and drum brakes, to cater to increasing demand from OEMs.
"With its core processes involving machining and assembly of parts, the HBS plant has launched a localisation programme for the in-house assembly of drum brake shoes. Further capacity and programmes will be added to meet the demands of global and local OEMs," it said.
The facility also houses enhanced R&D test lab and has over 200 employees, the company added.
The HBS unit is one of four business units of Continental's Chassis and Safety Division and has become a strong contributor in the company's strategy to further develop the brake product segment in India.
Continental Automotive Brake Systems India began as a joint venture with Rico in 2008. It went on to become a fully owned subsidiary of Continental in 2012. Till then it had been producing from the erstwhile partner's facility in Gurgaon.
The company said it has now commenced export to South Africa and Eastern Europe and indirect export through its established customer base, to Europe and the ASEAN region.
