Marquardt Group launches global R&D Center in Pune
Marquardt India, a leading manufacturer of electromechanical and electronic switches and switching systems for automobiles and other sectors opened its global R&D center in Pune.
The center with skilled engineers is well-equipped to cater to the demands of global and local automotive customers. Dr Harald Marquardt, Chief Executive Officer of the Marquardt Group, and Mr Vishal Narvekar, Managing Director of Marquardt India Pvt. Ltd. inaugurated the new R&D center. Marquardt Group has invested more than 100 crore rupees in the new R&D center.
On the Inauguration of the R&D center, Dr Harald Marquardt, Chief Executive Officer of the Management Board of the Marquardt Group said, “India is a very significant market for the Marquardt group and we have been working hard to develop our presence here. With this cutting-edge facility, we will increase our competitiveness and R&D capabilities not only in the Indian market, but also globally. With our clients at the center of all we do, we will continue developing industry leading products and services to meet their highest demands. Our investment in India is a clear and everlasting commitment to the country”.
More than 450 highly-skilled engineers in the automotive domain are committed to serving global and local automotive customers for the Marquardt Group. The team develops solutions for electrically driven vehicles, as well as entry and authorization systems and human machine interfaces for cars, trucks and off- road vehicles.
Mr. Vishal Narvekar, Managing Director at Marquardt India Pvt. Ltd. said, “We are excited to inaugurate our new R&D Center in Pune. The new dedicated building will enable us to harness modern technology to produce products of the future. For us, the new R&D Center in Pune is much more than just a new facility. It is a true milestone in the Marquardt Group’s decades of successful development in India.”
The company intends to contribute to the “electrified future” in accordance with the government’s “Make in India” initiative. In addition to the automotive business, Marquardt India anticipates significant future prospects in electrically powered two-wheelers and off-road vehicles.
