With a long-standing legacy spanning seven decades, Plastic Omnium has positioned itself as a global leader in sustainable mobility solutions. Opting for India as its expansion ground, the company aims to establish top-notch plants and an engineering hub to meet local and global demands. This strategic move leverages India's thriving automotive sector and its growing reputation as a manufacturing powerhouse.
In alignment with our broader vision, this initiative taps into India’s engineering talent, increasing demand, and advancing supply chain capabilities. It seamlessly supports the Make in India campaign, driving foreign investment and positioning India as a preferred manufacturing hub. Supplying high-quality, ecofriendly automotive components for local needs and enhancing our global engineering and manufacturing competitiveness are our core goals. With Plastic Omnium's roots deeply embedded in innovation, we envision the Indian automotive market as a hub for technological advancement and sustainable practices.
As the Indian market evolves, we foresee an emphasis on advanced hydrogen storage and smart, lightweight materials, aligning with India's journey towards a greener, more sustainable automotive landscape. In this transformative era, Plastic Omnium positions itself to adapt and shape the changing landscape of the Indian automotive industry, contributing to progress and prosperity through our commitment to excellence and innovation.
As a result of increasing demand and consistent performance with both current and potential customers, we are delighted to announce the establishment of a new plant, the second one in Maharashtra. This expansion aims at highlighting our manufacturing capabilities, innovative processes, and solutions for future generations.
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