Magneti Marelli Opens New Plant in Manesar for AMT Production.

Magneti Marelli, Fiat’s component manufacturing arm, has opened a new manufacturing facility for the production of robotized gearboxes aka AMTs (Automated Manual Transmissions). The Italian component manufacturer's, Indian subsidiary - Magneti Marelli Powertrain India Private Ltd. is a joint venture between Magneti Marelli, Maruti Suzuki and Suzuki Motor Company, in force since 2007. The new plant covers a total surface area of 7,500 square metres housing the production lines and offices. When fully operational, the plant will employ approximately 115 people and will have a production capacity of 280,000 AMT kits per year. There are 11 manufacturing unit spread across the country - seven plants and a R&D (Research and Development) centre in the New Delhi area, operating in the Powertrain, Electronic Systems, Exhaust Systems and Suspension Systems sectors; Three plants and a R&D centre in the Pune area operating in the Lighting, Powertrain, Exhaust Systems and Shock Absorbers sectors; And a plant in the Chennai area, operating in the Exhaust Systems sector.


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