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Volvo Penta unveils Made-in-India engines
Marking a new beginning in its Make-in-India initiative, Volvo Penta formally unveiled its 5-litre and 8-litre engines manufactured for the first time in India, at a new dedicated production line at the VE Powertrain (VEPT) plant. The product unveiling was done by Pinaki Niyogy, Vice President, Manufacturing and Engineering, TIL, and Parminder Singh Gabri, Director - Sales, Putzmeister Concrete Machines, the two major customers of Volvo Penta.
We are going to start production in India in 2017
The BAUMA experience: I have attended BAUMAs in different parts of world including China and Germany and, of course, India. It was 10 years ago when I made my first trip to India, and being a former board member in Volvo India, I am well-acquainted with the country?s business.
A Step Towards Make in India
Volvo Penta will begin production of 5 and 8-litre industrial engines in India, aimed at the Indian market, next year. A step close to its commitment towards ?Make in India?, Volvo Penta has announced its plan to produce industrial engines locally for the Indian customers.