Marelli and Motherson open new automotive lighting plant in Sanand, India
Marelli and its joint venture partner Motherson inaugurated a new automotive lighting manufacturing facility in Sanand, Gujarat, to meet rising demand from India's passenger vehicle market.
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What Happened
The new facility, operated by the Marelli Motherson Lighting India (MMLI) joint venture, is dedicated to high-performance exterior lighting systems. It is the joint venture's second plant in Sanand and introduces first-of-its-kind technologies such as single-piece end-to-end lamps spanning nearly two meters and India's slimmest headlamp modules at 17 millimeters. The plant also features rooftop solar panels and has planted 1,700 trees as part of its sustainability efforts.
“Our new facility in Sanand is a key milestone in bringing advanced lighting technologies to our customers in India. Together with our partner Motherson, we are uniting global innovation with strong local manufacturing capabilities to deliver cutting-edge solutions for the Indian market.”
- Single-piece full-width lamps spanning almost 2 meters
- India's slimmest headlamp modules at 17 mm height
- Configurations with adaptive driving beam (ADB), high-beam boost, or ambient light
- First Indian plant with high-tonnage injection molding machines and specialized overhead cranes
Why this matters
The plant brings advanced lighting technologies to India, including single-piece full-width lamps and ultra-slim headlamps, enhancing vehicle design and safety while supporting local manufacturing and sustainability.
Terms in This Story
- Adaptive driving beam (ADB)
- A headlight technology that automatically adjusts the beam pattern to avoid dazzling other drivers while maximizing illumination.
- Joint venture
- A business arrangement where two or more parties share ownership and operation of a project or company.
- High-tonnage injection molding
- A manufacturing process that uses high-pressure to inject molten plastic into molds, capable of producing large and complex parts.
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