9MARCH 2025SKODA AUTO VOLKSWAGEN PRODUCES 5LAKH ENGINES AT CHAKAN MANUFACTURING UNITKERAKOLL OPENS 260 CRORE SUSTAINABLE MANUFACTURING PLANT IN JAIPURSkoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) has reached a notable milestone by manufacturing 500,000 engines at its Chakan facility in Pune. This achievement emphasizes the firm's commitment to localization, innovation, and eco-friendly production, in line with the Make in India initiative. The milestone highlights Kerakoll, a global provider of sustainable building solutions announced the opening of its new manufacturing plant in Jaipur. A company official stated that the organization has invested Rs 260 crore in the facility."The Jaipur facility represents a major step forward in our commitment to sustainability and innovation in India," Ahzam Javed, Regional Director-Asia Pacific at Kerakoll, said.India's growing significance as a manufacturing and export center for the Volkswagen Group.The engines manufactured at this site consist of the 1.0-litre TSI and 1.5-litre TSI variants. These energize a range of vehicles for both local and global markets. Equipped with cutting-edge technologies such as Active Cylinder Technology (ACT), these engines provide enhanced fuel efficiency and lower emissions, aligning with the company's goal for sustainable mobility.Andreas Dick, Board Member for Production and Logistics at Skoda Auto a.s., remarked on this achievement: "Producing 500,000 engines at our Pune facility is a significant milestone, reinforcing India's role in our global manufacturing network. Our investments in technology and workforce development continue to enhance our production capabilities, ensuring high-quality and cost-effective powertrains."Since 2014, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India has been manufacturing engines at its state-of-the-art Chakan plant. This guarantees adherence to stringent emission regulations while enhancing fuel efficiency and fulfilling international quality standards. The firm continues to invest in innovative manufacturing technologies to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness.The significant level of localization in their engines produced in India highlights the Group's emphasis on local procurement. This plays a vital role in enhancing the Indian automotive manufacturing and supply network. "With an initial annual production capacity of 1,50,000 tons, the plant is designed for scalability, offering the opportunity to double its output in the future to meet growing market demand," he said in a release."The existing facility in Vadodara and the newly launched plant in Jaipur will play a pivotal role in supporting the company's business objectives," he said.The organization offers a variety of environmentally friendly products, such as adhesives, grouts, coatings, and waterproofing solutions.The new facility reflects Kerakoll's dedication to eco-friendly construction through innovative sustainability practices. It includes a 900 KVA solar facility that reduces carbon emissions by 1,500 tons each year, along with a rainwater harvesting system that gathers 840 cubic meters annually. One-third of the area consists of a green belt featuring over 1,600 trees, including a Miyawaki forest.Built to optimize natural light and cooling, the facility employs 100% battery-powered forklifts to enhance efficiency and lessen environmental impact. The current facility in Vadodara and the recently opened plant in Jaipur will be crucial in supporting the company's business goals and enhancing India's developing infrastructure framework.
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