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Force Motors Hits Historic Milestone: 200,000th Mercedes-Benz Engine Rolled Out in India
Force Motors Rolls-Out 2 Lakh Mercedes-Benz Engine The Mercedes GLS 450 has received this special engine
Force Motors has rolled out 200,000th engine from its engine manufacturing facility in Chakan, Pune, marking a significant milestone in its manufacturing partnership with Mercedes-Benz.
The association between Force Motors and Mercedes-Benz in engine manufacturing dates back to 1997 and has evolved into a comprehensive partnership, that includes the manufacturing of engines and axles for all Mercedes-Benz cars and SUVs produced in India.
A Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 has received this special 200,000th unit, a 6-cylinder M256 engine manufactured by Force Motors. The milestone was commemorated in the presence of Mr. Prasan Firodia, Managing Director, Force Motors Limited, and a distinguished delegation from Mercedes-Benz, including Members of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG:
Dr. Joerg Burzer, Member of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG. Chief Technology Officer, Development & Procurement
Mr. Michael Schiebe, Member of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG. Production, Quality & Supply Chain Management
Mr. Mathias Geisen, Member of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG. Sales & Customer Experience
They were joined by Mr. Santosh Iyer, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India; Mr. Vyankatesh Kulkarni, Executive Director & Head of Operations, Mercedes-Benz India; and Mr. Prashant Inamdar, Executive Director – Operations, Force Motors Limited, amongst other dignitaries and guests, from both the organisations.
Speaking on the significance of the milestone and Force Motors' longstanding association with Mercedes-Benz, Mr. Prasan Firodia, Managing Director, Force Motors Limited said, “As Mercedes-Benz continues to expand its presence in India, Force Motors remains committed to supporting its growth through best-in-class manufacturing, operational excellence and by contributing to the production of world-class automotive components in India. The 200,000th engine is more than a production milestone; it is the living story of a half-century-long partnership built on trust, precision and shared purpose. The Force Motors Chakan facility was purpose-built to meet Mercedes-Benz’s exacting global standards, and every engine that has rolled out of it, reflects Force Motors’ unwavering commitment to engineering excellence and manufacturing precision. To have honoured that commitment 200,000 times is a moment of profound pride for us”.
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