Lumax Cornaglia Auto Technologies (LCAT), a subsidiary and joint venture between Lumax Auto Technologies and Cornaglia, Italy, has expanded its operations in India with the inauguration of a new manufacturing facility in Chakan, Pune.
LCAT specializes in manufacturing air filters and fuel tanks for both two-wheelers and four-wheelers. With the addition of this new facility, LCAT aims to increase its current production capacity by nearly 40% through a phased expansion.
Replacing its original 32,000-square-foot plant in Chakan, the new facility spans across 250,000 square feet and includes an in-house R&D laboratory. It has received an initial investment of over Rs 30 crore and is equipped with modern precision European machines to ensure high-quality production of a diverse range of products, including air filtration systems, snorkels, blow-molded products like AdBlue tanks and degassing tanks. Additionally, the plant will manufacture plastic fuel tanks for commercial vehicles and feature a unique technology of 3D Blow Moulding products such as Hoses & Ducts, all meeting the new regulations set by the Government of India and CAFÉ and RDE norms.
Furthermore, LCAT has ventured into the roto-moulding segment for manufacturing plastic fuel tanks, fenders, roofs, and mudguards, along with offering design and development facilities.
Anmol Jain, MD of Lumax Auto Technologies, expressed satisfaction in witnessing the establishment of a world-class facility in India, signifying the group’s long-term commitment to its stakeholders.
Deepak Jain, Director of Lumax Auto Technologies, highlighted the enduring partnership with Cornaglia Group and their continuous efforts to provide cutting-edge technologies to the Indian auto market.
Pier Mario Cornaglia, CEO of Cornaglia Group, emphasized the enduring and fruitful relationship with Lumax and expressed optimism about future growth.
Vikas Marwah, CEO of Lumax Auto Technologies, emphasized the comprehensive plastic molding technologies available in the new facility, making it a one-stop solution for complete vehicle level emission product requirements for any auto OEM.
The company’s notable customers include Tata Motors, Skoda Volkswagen India, Toyota Kirloskar Motor and Toyota Indonesia, Mahindra & Mahindra, Stellantis, MG Motors, Seat, Skoda, and VW Poland.
