Chennai / Pune: In a major achievement underscoring a decade of Indo-German manufacturing excellence, Force Motors, in collaboration with BMW Group India, announced the successful roll-out of its 100,000th engine from its dedicated assembly facility in Chennai.
The landmark engine powers a BMW X5, symbolizing the partnership’s unwavering commitment to high-performance, precision engineering, and India’s Make in India vision.
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The Chennai facility, operational since 2015, was set up exclusively to supply engines for BMW’s locally manufactured vehicle portfolio.
Featuring state-of-the-art automation, stringent quality systems, and a highly skilled workforce, the plant has emerged as a vital cog in BMW’s localization and production ecosystem in India.
Force Motors – BMW Group India Partnership
Senior leadership from both companies attended the commemorative event, including Marcus Wollens, Vice President, BMW Production Network 2, BMW AG; Thomas Dose, Managing Director, BMW Group Plant Chennai; and Prasan Firodia, Managing Director, Force Motors Ltd.
“The roll-out of the 100,000th engine is a testament to the strong foundation of trust and technological collaboration between BMW and Force Motors. It also highlights our continued investment in Make in India, delivering world-class engineering from India to the world,” said Marcus Wollens, BMW AG.
“Our Chennai facility stands as a benchmark of manufacturing excellence, aligning with global BMW standards. This achievement reflects our steadfast focus on quality, innovation, and customer-centricity,” noted Thomas Dose, BMW Group Plant Chennai.
“This milestone celebrates not just quantity, but a decade of partnership built on precision, performance, and a shared vision. Force Motors remains dedicated to supporting BMW’s growth through scalable, efficient, and high-quality engine manufacturing,” added Prasan Firodia, Force Motors.
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This partnership between Force Motors and BMW Group India is one of the most successful examples of Indo-German industrial synergy. With more than 100,000 engines produced to date, the collaboration continues to elevate India’s standing in the global automotive manufacturing landscape.
