Sanand: Motherson has inaugurated a world-class manufacturing facility in Sanand, Gujarat, India. Established as a strategic joint venture with Marelli, this advanced plant is dedicated exclusively to producing cutting-edge exterior lighting systems, further strengthening the group’s capabilities in automotive component manufacturing.
The new automotive lighting facility spans 8,200 square meters and utilises the latest technologies to serve the rising demand for premium lighting solutions. It is the first facility in India capable of manufacturing edge-to-edge single-piece long lighting parts, powered by high-tonnage multi-colour moulding machines (2,000T to 2,700T).
This plant achieves several milestones for the Indian industry: localising the slimmest headlamp module, enabling the first single-piece, end-to-end Daytime Running Lights (DRL) and Rear Combination Lamps (RCL) in the country. In line with its commitment to sustainability, the plant features rooftop solar power, with plans underway to source open-access green power.
Commenting on the occasion, Mr Laksh Vaaman Sehgal, Vice Chairman, Motherson, said: “The inauguration of our cutting-edge automotive lighting plant underscores Motherson’s unwavering commitment to innovation, excellence, and customer-centricity. This strategic investment strengthens our ability to deliver advanced, future-ready lighting solutions while meeting the evolving needs of our customers. We deeply appreciate the trust and support of our customers, which has been instrumental in achieving this significant milestone.”
Frank Huber, President of Marelli’s Lighting business, said, “Our new facility in Sanand is a key milestone in bringing advanced lighting technologies to our customers in India. Together with our partner Motherson, we are uniting global innovation with strong local manufacturing capabilities to deliver cutting-edge solutions for the Indian market. Our joint venture continues to be a great success—built on Marelli’s global technology leadership, Motherson’s great infrastructure, execution excellence and deep customer relationships on the subcontinent, and the significant autonomy both partners have entrusted to the MMLI team since its establishment in 2008.”