Yudo Hot Runner India Pvt Ltd has opened a new 40,000 sq ft
manufacturing facility in Vasai, near Mumbai, dedicated exclusively to hot
runner systems. The expansion more than doubles the company’s domestic
production capacity from around 180–190 systems per month to nearly 400,
marking one of Yudo’s most significant investments in strengthening India’s
plastics manufacturing base.
The facility follows a “global technology, local
manufacturing” approach, delivering world-class hot runner systems engineered and
built in India for the Indian market. With design, R&D, simulation,
manufacturing, assembly and testing under one roof, the Vasai plant becomes one
of Yudo’s nine global R&D centres, placing India at the heart of the
company’s worldwide network of 24 plants across more than 45 countries.
Hot runner systems are integral to injection moulding, the
process behind a wide range of plastic products. Yudo serves diverse segments
across India, with automotive as its largest market, followed by packaging,
medical and PVC. The company commands close to 70 per cent of the automotive
hot runner segment, underlining its leadership in the industry.
By scaling domestic manufacturing, the new plant will meet a
significantly larger share of India’s hot runner demand from within the
country, giving Indian customers faster delivery, localised engineering support
and globally benchmarked quality, backed by an in-country R&D and testing
ecosystem.
“With growing demand, shorter delivery timelines, and higher
service expectations, it was essential to scale up our manufacturing capacity,”
said Vishal Agarwal, President, Yudo Hot Runner India Pvt Ltd. “This facility
strengthens our ability to serve the domestic market while reinforcing India’s role
in Yudo’s global network.”
Agarwal pointed to Yudo’s deep roots in India, with over 25
years in the hot runner segment. “We are the oldest company in India still
operating in this space, and Vasai was a natural choice given its position as a
hub for automotive tooling,” he added.
The facility currently employs 100 people, with plans to
increase the workforce to 125 within six months. As part of its commitment to
inclusive manufacturing, Yudo is targeting 50 per cent female workforce
participation on the shopfloor, supported by structured training for CNC
operations during day shifts.
The same focus on responsible manufacturing extends to the
plant’s environmental design. The facility is powered by rooftop solar panels
and harvests rainwater to reduce its draw on local resources. A heat-resistant
film on the building lowers cooling loads and overall energy consumption, while
a solar daylighting system channels natural light across the shopfloor,
virtually eliminating the need for artificial lighting during the day.
Together, these measures cut the plant’s energy use and
carbon footprint, reflecting Yudo’s commitment to responsible, future-ready
manufacturing in India.
The new plant reflects Yudo’s vision of becoming a
market-centric company in India, catering to rising domestic demand while
preparing for future growth. By combining global technology with local
manufacturing, the investment supports India’s emergence as a self-reliant,
advanced manufacturing hub and strengthens the wider plastics manufacturing
ecosystem that underpins the country’s industrial progress.