Knorr-Bremse India inaugurates facility at Hinjawadi, Pune
June 8, 2005

Knorr-Bremse Systems for Commercial Vehicles India Pvt Ltd (KBSCV), a joint venture between Knorr-Bremse Far East Ltd, Hong Kong, a subsidiary of Knorr-Bremse AG, Germany, and Tata AutoComp Systems Limited (TACO), formally inaugurated its manufacturing facility at Hinjawadi, near Pune, India. The new facility will supply air-braking systems - including modern electronic brake systems - to commercial vehicle manufacturers in the domestic market.

Knorr-Bremse India’s new manufacturing facility was inaugurated by Mr. Ravi Kant, Executive Director, Commercial Vehicles Business Unit, Tata Motors Ltd. in the presence of Mr. Heinz Hermann Thiele, Chairman of the Board of Management, Knorr-Bremse AG, Germany, and Mr. Vinod Dasari, Chief Operating Officer, Ashok Leyland Ltd., accompanied by distinguished guests from the Indian Auto Industry, including Mr. Abhay Firodia, Chairman and Managing Director, Force Motors. The inauguration function was well attended by customer representatives.

Knorr-Bremse India will cater to the Indian market, by developing modern air braking systems for commercial vehicles. The product portfolio includes Air Brake Valves, Air Supply/Treatment Systems, Actuators, Automatic Slack Adjusters, Foundation Brakes, Anti Lock Brake Systems and other allied automotive solutions for commercial vehicles.