Force Motors Limited has announced the roll-out of the
200,000th engine from its state-of-the-art engine manufacturing facility in
Chakan, Pune, marking a significant milestone in its manufacturing partnership
with Mercedes-Benz.
The association between Force Motors and Mercedes-Benz in
engine manufacturing dates back to 1997 and has evolved into a comprehensive
partnership that includes the manufacture of engines and axles for all
Mercedes-Benz cars and SUVs produced in India.
The 200,000th engine milestone reflects a relationship built
on trust, technological excellence, shared values and a common commitment to
advancing manufacturing capabilities in India. A Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 has
received the special 200,000th unit, a 6-cylinder M256 engine manufactured by
Force Motors.
The milestone was commemorated in the presence of Mr Prasan
Firodia, Managing Director, Force Motors Limited, and a delegation from
Mercedes-Benz, including members of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz
Group AG:
Dr Joerg Burzer, Member of the Board of Management of
Mercedes-Benz Group AG, Chief Technology Officer, Development & Procurement
Michael Schiebe, Member of the Board of Management of
Mercedes-Benz Group AG, Production, Quality & Supply Chain Management
Mathias Geisen, Member of the Board of Management of
Mercedes-Benz Group AG, Sales & Customer Experience
They were joined by Santosh Iyer, Managing Director &
CEO, Mercedes-Benz India; Vyankatesh Kulkarni, Executive Director & Head of
Operations, Mercedes-Benz India; and Prashant Inamdar, Executive Director –
Operations, Force Motors Limited, among other dignitaries and guests from both
organisations.
Prasan Firodia,
Managing Director, Force Motors Limited, said, “As Mercedes-Benz continues
to expand its presence in India, Force Motors remains committed to supporting
its growth through best-in-class manufacturing, operational excellence and by
contributing to the production of world-class automotive components in India.
The 200,000th engine is more than a production milestone; it is the living
story of a half-century-long partnership built on trust, precision and shared
purpose. The Force Motors Chakan facility was purpose-built to meet
Mercedes-Benz’s exacting global standards, and every engine that has rolled out
of it reflects Force Motors’ unwavering commitment to engineering excellence
and manufacturing precision. To have honoured that commitment 200,000 times is
a moment of profound pride for us.”
The milestone also resonates beyond the factory floor. The
Force Motors–Mercedes-Benz relationship stands as one of the most significant
examples of Indo-German industrial collaboration, one that has quietly and
consistently elevated automotive manufacturing standards in India. In a rapidly
evolving automotive landscape, where global supply chains increasingly seek
reliability, quality, precision and proximity, Force Motors’ ability to deliver
German-quality engineering from Indian soil, underpinned by the Make in India
vision, makes it a model worthy of national and international recognition.