Antolin have set, as the top goal of their transformation plan, to reinforce their presence in high-growth-potential markets. So, they’ve opened their first factory in India specialising in lighting, HMI systems, and electronics. This adds to Antolin’s solid industrial and sales network there with nine industrial centres; two technical-commercial offices, and over 2,000 employees.
The opening ceremony was attended by Antolin Chairman Ernesto Antolin; representatives of the company’s customers; authorities, and other Antolin executives.
The new centre is located in the town of Chakan, near Pune—one of the most industrialised regions in the country and home to plants of the leading automotive manufacturers. At the new facility, Antolin will produce advanced solutions and components for their largest Indian customers, including Tata, Suzuki, Toyota, Mahindra, and Škoda-VW. The factory comprises 3,200 m2 of manufacturing and assembly area and adjoining offices, and will employ 200 highly skilled employees within two years.
In addition to the plant’s opening, Antolin have a team of the Lighting, HMI and Electronics Business Unit there to harness the emerging demand for smart advanced surfaces and functional lighting from automakers seeking to develop more advanced interiors.
The projects of the new factory include all the ambient lighting for the new Mahindra electric vehicle platform, as well as an innovative central touch control panel project for Tata’s Safari and Harrier models. This project, already being produced at the plant, integrates sophisticated smart surface, multicolour ambient lighting, capacitive switches, and electronics. By combining several HMI functions, the design of this part maximises the interface for the end user and the vehicle customisation options.
Antolin are in the midst of their 2023-’26 transformation plan aimed at developing a solid and profitable long-term growth project. One of the pillars of the plan is to grow and expand in Asia, and specifically in the Indian market.
