Continental Opens New Plant In Gurugram With Its JV Nisshinbo

In line with the strategy of ‘in the Market, for the Market’, technology company, Continental has opened a new plant in Gurugram, together with its joint venture partner Nisshinbo Holdings. 

The JV was announced early last year, with Continental holding a share of 40 per cent and Nisshinbo 60 per cent. The new JV plant will produce valve blocks for Continental’s Electronic Brake Systems (EBS) in India. To date, Continental has produced 7.3 million EBS units in India, including Electronic Stability Control (ESC) for passenger cars and Anti-lock Brake Systems (ABS) for passenger cars and 2-Wheelers. This is in line with Continental’s commitment to the Indian market, driven by proactive safety legislation. 

Speaking on the occasion, Dennis Fritsch, Continental’s Head of Active Safety and Controls segment within Business Area Safety & Motion, said, “Vision Zero, a vision of a world without traffic accidents, is our goal. As a market leader in safety technologies, we are committed to the Indian market. We have a strong partnership with Nisshinbo Holdings globally, and this milestone is another positive step towards shaping safe mobility for the future.” 

Continental and Nisshinbo's relationship dates back about 40 years through various business collaborations. The first association was formed in 1982 through a technical license agreement between Alfred Teves (now part of Continental AG) and Nisshinbo. In 2000, another notable joint venture was established between Continental and Nisshinbo in Japan, which saw its 20th-anniversary completion in 2020.  

Prashanth Doreswamy, President and CEO of Continental India, said “Safety is non-negotiable, and the last few years saw legislation that prioritises safety on the road in India and an equal commitment from vehicle manufacturers. Continental has been consistently investing in the Indian market and this JV partnership is a fitting example. We will continue to grow and invest in India.” 

Nisshinbo will provide machining for producing the valve blocks, which get manufactured in the new JV plant, and later get assembled into a complete unit at Continental’s plant in Gurugram. With the increasing content of safe technologies in vehicles, the demand for EBS is huge and continuing to grow.