Force Motors and BMW Group India mark 100,000th engine roll-out
Force Motors
and
BMW Group India
announced the roll-out of the
100,000th engine
from their engine assembly facility in Chennai. The engine was fitted into a BMW X5. The ceremony was attended by Marcus Wollens, Vice President, BMW Production Network 2, BMW AG; Thomas Dose, Managing Director, BMW Group Plant Chennai; and Prasan Firodia, Managing Director, Force Motors Ltd.
The Chennai facility, established in 2015 to manufacture engines for locally produced BMW models, operates automated lines under strict quality controls and forms part of BMW Group's localisation strategy in India.
Indo-German partnership in focus
Marcus Wollens said, 'We are thrilled to celebrate the roll-out of the 100,000th BMW engine at Force Motors Chennai Plant which is result of a decade of outstanding partnership and dedication. Our engines stand for excellent engineering, innovative technology and high performance. This partnership reinforces BMW Group's commitment to deliver world-class products in India. The 100,000th engine milestone stands as a testament to our shared vision and exemplifies the robust Indo-German synergy that continues to thrive.'
Thomas Dose commented, 'BMW Group Plant Chennai takes pride in producing cars that meet the same quality standards as any of the BMW Group production and assembly facilities worldwide. Our valuable partnership with Force Motors sets higher benchmarks not only in quality standards but also in our steadfast commitment to '
Make in India
' and localisation. The roll-out of 100,000th engine is a proud moment that reflects the strength of our robust cooperation with Force Motors.'
Prasan Firodia added, 'This year marks a decade that the Force Motors' engine assembly plant in Chennai has been in operation and it gives us immense pleasure to be able to celebrate this significant roll-out of the 100,000th engine. We are honoured to be a trusted and strategic partner to BMW Group in India, and this milestone stands testimony to the commitment, precision, and quality that this collaboration resonates.'
The collaboration between BMW Group India and Force Motors illustrates the potential of Indo-German industrial cooperation and supports India's goal of building
automotive components
locally.
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