•ZF reinforces its global leadership in wind gearbox technology with a 50 GW milestone of wind gearboxes for ZF Coimbatore
•ZF Wind Power Coimbatore, the world’s largest wind gearbox plant outside of China and the only fully integrated gearbox manufacturing facility in India boasts a state-of-the-art setup for both export and domestic production.
•ZF reaffirms its commitment to the India growth story and has invested € 230 million, till Dec 2023 in ZF Wind Power Coimbatore
August 27, 2024, Coimbatore, India ZF Wind Power, worldwide leader in technology driven manufacturing and a service partner in the global wind turbine gearbox industry , announced a major milestone for the Indian market: the total production of 50 GW gearbox capacity at its state of the art manufacturing facility in Coimbatore, India . This achievement underlines ZF’s commitment to India’s renewable energy landscape , while strengthening their position as a strategic partner on the road to a sustainable future .
The 50 GW milestone is a testament to ZF’s early entry and sustained commitment to the Indian wind market. The ZF Wind Power plant at Coimbatore is the largest plant for wind gearbox production in the world , excluding China . By establishing a key export hub and continuously investing in local capabilities, ZF plays a pivotal role in shaping India ‘s wind energy ‘s wind energy landscape.
Long term strategic investment s in the ZF Wind Power plant in Coimbatore are dedicated to expanding its manufacturing capacity from 9 to 12 GW per year to meet the growth envisioned for the wind market . This is coupled with the installation of a 13 MW test rig, further solidif ying ZF’s position as a partner in development and validation.
Prof Dr. Peter Laier, Member of the Board of Management, ZF Group expressed his enthusiasm about this milestone, stating, “ZF Wind Power is a leading gearbox supplier in India with this plant providing gearboxes to both domestic and global customers under Make in India for India and for the World. The ZF Group’s investment in the expansion of production facilities is a test ament to the long term goals and growth potential for the region. We stay committed to the sustainability objectives, and with the exp anded facilities we will be positioned to contribute significantly to achieve India’s ambition of doubling the nation’s wind power capacity by 2030”.
Akash Passey, President ZF Group in India noted, “We are proud to be the only plant in India t hat achieved this milestone . Our strategic focus on sustainability and ZF’s DNA of quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction has enabled us to maintain our leadership position in the Indian wind gearbox market. As a part of our technology and the capacity expansion , we have already committed to inves ting INR 7 50 crores earlier this year during the Global Investors meet in Chennai. The expansion planned is focused on leveraging the market potential and meeting customer requirements .”
“We strive for local production that’s as close as possible to our partner’s destination. Advanced and sustainable logistics maximize our global manufacturing footprint while minimizing the ecological footprint. ZF Wind Power’s investment is our commitment to flexibility in local and global production to address the dynamic customer demand,” says Felix Henseler, CEO of ZF Wind Power . “This way we empower a sustainable future together with our partners.”
Deepak Pohekar, ED and Head ZF Wind Power plant Coimbatore mentioned , “Our Coimbatore plant is a state of the art manufacturing hub spread over more than 1 2 0,000 sq. meters. Along with production its robust centre for research and development actively works on global solutions. This facility also acts as one of the major service hubs for ZF Wind Power. The facility’s ability to adapt to evolving customer demands, both locally and globally, driven by the commitment of the talented team, has been instrumental in its success.”
This expansion aligns seamlessly with ZF’s broader sustainability goals and commitment to carbon neutrality by 2040. The Coimbatore plant incorporates advanced technologies and processes to minimize its environmental footprint and contribute to a greener future.
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About ZF Wind Power
ZF Wind Power is a global leader in technology driven manufacturing and a service partner in the global wind turbine gearbox industry. The company is leading the high performance onshore segments with products up to 8,000 kNm and is the first to exceed 200 Nm/kg torque density in compact modular platform designs. ZF delivered the world’s first offshore 9.5 MW wind turbine gearbox and, in close cooperation with its partner, delivered the first prototypes of the next generation offshore powertrains. The compa ny has the world’s largest installed capacity of +8 MW offshore wind turbine gearboxes. Since it entered the wind industry in 1979, ZF Wind Power has delivered more than 85,000 gearboxes, powering up to 195 GW (mainly high performance) wind turbines, cover ing almost 25 percent of the total installed capacity of geared driven wind turbines worldwide. Together with its partners, the company continuously invests in the wind market to empower a sustainable future together.
About ZF
ZF is a global technology company supplying advanced mobility products and systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology. Its comprehensive product range is primarily aimed at vehicle manufacturers, mobility providers and startu p companies in the fields of transportation and mobility. ZF electrifies a wide range of vehicle types. With its products, the company contributes to reducing emissions, protecting the climate as well as enhancing safe mobility. Alongside the automotive se ctor passenger cars and commercial vehicles ZF also serves market segments such as construction and agricultural machinery, wind power, marine propulsion, rail drives and test systems.
With some 168,700 employees worldwide, ZF reported sales of €46.6 billion in fiscal 2023. The company operates 162 production locations in 31 countries. For further press information and photos, please visit: www.zf.com
ZF Group in India
In India, ZF is one of the leading suppliers of technology solutions and services that is shaping mobility trends in the country. The Group has been operating on the subcontinent for over six decades with 18 manufacturing facilities, 10 engineering centers and over 16,000 employees. The Group reported sales revenues of € 1.1 billion (around INR 10,000 crores) across all segments, in India, and continues to provide strong local manufacturing and application engineering support to domestic and global OEMs.
