ZF Coimbatore facility to support domestic demand and export growth

By Staff Report June 4, 2025 6:25 pm IST

ZF Group inaugurated a manufacturing facility in Coimbatore to produce components for construction and rail, supporting local and global supply.

ZF Group, a global automotive supplier and technology company, inaugurated a new manufacturing plant in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The plant focuses on serving the construction and railway sectors.

The facility spans 10,000 square meters and is part of ZF’s ‘Make in India for India and the World’ strategy. It will support domestic demand and contribute to exports for global customers. ZF invested €20 million (₹192 crore) in the plant to support India’s construction equipment segment and meet local demand for technology and solutions.

Dr Peter Laier, Member of the ZF Group Board of Management, stated, “As we inaugurate ZF’s new manufacturing plant in Coimbatore, it is another step in ZF Group’s commitment to India’s manufacturing landscape. India is a strategic market for ZF Group. This facility aligns with our strategy of growth closer to customers.”

Akash Passey, President, ZF Group India, commented, “India is a manufacturing hub for ZF. Our strategy, ‘Make in India for India and Make in India for the World’, is aimed at supporting both domestic growth and global manufacturing.”

Andreas Moser, EVP Industrial Technologies, ZF Group, stated, “India’s construction sector is growing due to urbanisation and infrastructure development. The ERGOPOWER transmission and MULTITRAC axle series produced at the Coimbatore plant support growth and meet domestic and export demands. This plant will work in coordination with ZF’s main hub in Germany.”

The ERGOPOWER M transmission has been industrialised at the Coimbatore site. This automatic-powershift transmission is used in various construction machinery and is designed to support productivity and fuel efficiency improvements of up to 15%.

The plant produces MULTITRAC series axles, which are built for heavy-duty construction equipment. The axles come in different configurations, including various gear ratios and brake systems. They use wet multi-disc brakes to improve efficiency by reducing braking losses.

ZF localised the production of the EcoMet transmission for the Indian railway sector at this facility. The modular gearbox is designed to meet the needs of various metro systems without requiring extra development or production costs.

ZF’s Coimbatore plant supports the company’s plan to strengthen manufacturing capabilities in India and contribute to global supply chains through localised production.