ebm-papst to set up third manufacturing unit in India
Currently, the firm has four sales offices, two manufacturing facilities and multiple warehouses, employing around 375 people in India.;
By : Michael Gonsalves
Update: 2025-04-04 13:12 GMT
Pune: Germany-headquartered EUR 2.408 billion ebm-papst, manufacturer of fans and motors, will invest Rs 340 crore in its third new factory in Chennai as it expands its production capabilities to cater to growing demand.
As part of the planned production expansion, ebm-papst has acquired a 14.2 acre of land in Chennai. The first phase of the upcoming construction project is expected to be completed by the end of 2026 to cater to the Asia-Pacific, and Middle East and Africa (APAC & MEA) regions.
The company said the new plant will employ around 700 people after it goes onstream.
“Rs 340 crore investment reflects our long-term vision for India,” said Atul Tripathi, managing director of ebm-papst India.
“By boosting local production, we are not only catering to the growing demand of our Indian customers but also creating sustainable employment opportunities that contribute to the country’s industrial development,” he said.
Klaus Geissdoerfer, CEO at ebm-papst Group, said for the fiscal year 2023-2024 the group’s sales stood at 2,408 million euros. The company has invested around 140.2 million euros in research and development and 9.5 million euros went into sustainability investments.
“We are leveraging our glocalization strategy ‘local for local’ to serve the APAC & MEA region with tailored solutions,” Geissdoerfer said.
The company entered the Indian market in 1996. In 2005, it began manufacturing BG68 motors in India.
By 2010, ebm-papst India became a fully owned subsidiary of the parent company.
Currently, the firm has four sales offices, two manufacturing facilities and multiple warehouses, employing around 375 people in India.