Industry 4.0-enabled facility strengthens
indigenous manufacturing and supports India's growing logistics ecosystem
Mumbai
: Godrej Enterprises
Group's Material Handling Equipment (MHE) business today announced the
commencement of operations at its advanced manufacturing facility in Khalapur,
Maharashtra, marking a significant milestone in strengthening indigenous
manufacturing and enabling the next phase of India's logistics, warehousing and
supply chain growth.
Located
within the 360-acre Naoroji Godrej Industrial Park, the facility has been
designed to cater to the growing requirements of sectors such as manufacturing,
e-commerce, quick commerce, pharmaceuticals, engineering, automotive and
warehousing. With an annual production capacity of 6,000 units, scalable to
15,000 units as demand grows, the facility enhances Godrej's ability to deliver
innovative, locally designed and manufactured material handling solutions.
Strategically
located near key logistics hubs, including Nhava Sheva Port and the upcoming
Navi Mumbai International Airport, the facility is well positioned to serve
both domestic and export markets. The plant manufactures a wide range of
material handling solutions, including articulated trucks, a category in which
Godrej is the only Indian manufacturer. These products are exported to over 40
countries worldwide, reflecting the business' engineering expertise and global
competitiveness.
Mr.
Anil Lingayat, Business Head, Material Handling Equipment Business, Godrej
Enterprises Group, said, "The
commencement of operations at our Khalapur facility marks an important
milestone in strengthening India's material handling manufacturing ecosystem.The
facility combines advanced automation, digital manufacturing and indigenous
engineering to deliver world-class solutions for a rapidly evolving logistics
landscape. As India strengthens its manufacturing and logistics capabilities,
efficient movement of goods will be critical to economic growth. Through this
facility, we are not just expanding capacity but helping build stronger supply
chains, supporting self-reliance and contributing to national priorities such
as Make in India, PM Gati Shakti and Viksit Bharat."
Designed
as a future-ready manufacturing hub, the facility integrates advanced
automation and Industry 4.0 technologies across key production processes,
including robotic welding, automated painting, digital assembly guidance, smart
quality assurance systems and end-of-line testing. Sustainability is embedded
into operations through resource-efficient manufacturing processes, automated
paint systems and energy-efficient technologies. Recently awarded the EcoVadis
Gold Medal, Godrej Enterprises Group is among the top 5% of companies globally
assessed for sustainability performance.
The
Khalapur facility further reinforces Godrej Enterprises Group's commitment to
engineering excellence, innovation-led manufacturing and building solutions
that support India's emergence as a globally competitive manufacturing and
logistics hub.