Brembo, the
global mobility innovation leader, and Ningbo SAFE Brakes Systems, market
leader in China’s motorcycle ABS sector, have signed a joint venture
establishing a new company, BRSF Active Safety Solutions, dedicated to the
production of ABS for the Indian motorcycle market.
Brembo will
hold a 60 per cent majority stake in the joint venture, which will focus on the
local assembly and supply of ABS for motorcycles in the Indian market.
Operations will be carried out at a dedicated manufacturing facility in Chakan,
Pune, one of India’s main automotive and motorcycle industrial hubs, located next
to the Brembo India plant.
The project
includes the deployment of highly advanced and automated assembly lines,
reflecting a strong focus on quality, efficiency and industrial excellence. The
plant is expected to employ around 50 people, with a progressive ramp-up
aligned with production volumes and the localisation of the supply chain.
“The joint
venture with Ningbo SAFE Brakes Systems reflects our commitment to supporting
the progressive evolution of motorcycle safety standards in India,” said Andrea Paganessi, Motorcycle GBU Chief
Operating Officer, Brembo. “Leveraging our long-standing experience in the
Indian market and by investing in local production and industrial capabilities,
we aim to accompany the market’s transition toward more advanced braking
solutions.”
“Within
this joint venture, our role is to translate this shared vision into an
efficient and localised industrial operation. Together with Brembo, we are
establishing a manufacturing platform focused on quality, reliability and the
specific requirements of the Indian motorcycle market,” said Hill Shan, Founder, Ningbo SAFE Brakes
Systems.
The
synergies between Brembo and Ningbo SAFE Brakes Systems create a significant
opportunity to further strengthen leadership in foundation brake solutions for
motorcycles under the BYBRE brand, enabling the supply of advanced braking systems
to Original Equipment customers in the Indian market.
The joint
venture will offer customers both dual-channel and single-channel ABS
solutions, aiming to cover all needs and potential in the Indian market. In the
future, more advanced technology products will also be introduced to the joint
venture if needed. The industrial setup has been designed to enable the joint
venture to respond effectively to current market requirements and quickly react
to evolving safety standards in India.
With the
complementary expertise of the two partners, the joint venture aims to position
itself as a solution provider for motorcycle braking systems, serving as a
single, reliable partner for Original Equipment customers and as a competent
integrator of foundation brake components and advanced braking solutions.
India
represents the world’s largest two-wheeler market, with up to 25 million
registered vehicles, characterised by solid expansion rates and strong
prospects for technological innovation and growing attention to safety.
In this
context, the joint venture further reinforces both companies’ commitment to
industrial development in India, with a focus on technology transfer,
operational efficiency and the progressive localisation of the supply chain. The
closing is subject to customary regulatory approvals.