克鲁勃润滑剂公司宣布投资 14.2 亿印度卢比扩建其印度工厂

·重申通过增加国内生产实现“印度制造”的承诺

　　印度班加罗尔，2024年5月23日/美通社/——全球特种润滑油专家克鲁勃润滑剂公司自豪地宣布其位于迈索尔的运营工厂将进行大规模扩建，最迟将于 2027 年初全面投入运营。克鲁勃印度公司位于迈索尔的制造工厂目前占地 17000 平方米，生产世界一流的特种润滑油。该公司最近宣布投资14.2 亿印度卢比，这将进一步加强其在印度的业务，并通过增加国内生产重申其对“印度制造”的承诺。

FCS&克鲁勃董事会成员与印度领导团队

　　该工厂将成为一个为克鲁勃润滑量身定制、配备最先进的技术的尖端生产工厂。作为投资的一部分，克鲁勃将获得新的认证，如IATF（汽车客户）以及ISO 21469（用于食品级润滑油），同时增强研发基础设施并加快新产品的上市速度。克鲁勃润滑油公司准备利用这些改进来扩大其业务，推出高价值产品线，并促进全球产品的无缝迁移，以更好地为客户服务。

　　最近，一场为了启动项目的奠基仪式在迈索尔举办，莅临该仪式的嘉宾有科德宝特种化学品公司董事会成员——Joerg Matthias Grossmann博士、Philip Krulis先生、Sebastian Weiss博士、克鲁勃董事会成员——Wolfgang Sammer博士、Markus Murman先生、克鲁勃印度领导团队——Hitendra Bhargava先生、Vishal Almal先生和Vishal Almal先生Kanakaraju Thangavel以及全球产品创新主管兼亚太区董事会成员Stefan Seemeyer博士

　　吉隆坡润滑亚太区首席执行官兼区域管理委员会成员Hitendra Bhargava强调了此次扩张的变革性影响，他表示：“通过整合新的生产大厅和世界级基础设施，我们的目标是提供将在当地生产的最先进的专业产品。最终，这一举措与印度政府发起的自力更生的印度使命 (Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan) 同步。这项投资有助于我们不仅更接近印度，而且更快速地与整个亚太地区的客户建立联系。”

　　克鲁勃润滑印度首席执行官Kanakaraju Thangavel补充道，此次扩张对该地区产生了重大影响：“这对我们东南亚的客户来说是一大利好，尤其是考虑到过去几年全球供应链因地缘政治动荡而遭遇的挑战。此次投资反映了我们对该地区的信心以及我们致力于超越客户期望的决心。我们已准备好提升运营水平、进行创新，并为该地区的发展做出有意义的贡献。”

　　克鲁勃润滑剂公司在迈索尔的扩张也凸显了该组织对可持续发展的关注——借助安装在屋顶上的太阳能电池板，该工厂一半以上的能源来自可再生能源。克鲁勃润滑剂公司于 2024 年连续第三次荣获享有盛誉的 EcoVadis 可持续发展金牌，这使其在全球 130,000 多家受评公司中跻身前 5% 的公司之列。

关于科德宝集团

　　科德宝是一家拥有 175 年历史的全球科技集团，通过前瞻性创新长期增强客户和社会的实力。科德宝集团与合作伙伴、客户和研究机构一起，为大约 40 个市场和数千种应用开发尖端技术以及优质产品和服务：密封件、振动控制组件、电池和燃料电池、技术纺织品、过滤器、清洁技术和产品、特种化学品和医疗产品。

　　创新实力、客户导向、多元化和团队精神是集团的基石。2023年，科德宝集团在全球大约60个国家拥有 52,000 多名员工，销售额约为 120 亿欧元。科德宝与印度公司保持业务联系已有 90 多年。集团在印度各地拥有 15 个生产基地，涉及多个不同行业，在 50 个地点拥有约 3,000 名员工。

关于科德宝特种化工集团

　　科德宝特种化工慕尼黑公司成立于2004年，是科德宝集团下属的一个新业务集团。科德宝特种化工是一个精益、市场导向的组织，具有管理委员会和企业职能部门。其目标在其活动领域推广创新潜力，并在扩大其在特殊润滑剂和脱模剂领域的全球市场领导地位。商业集团包括在50多个国家活跃的五个主要独立部门：克鲁勃润滑、肯天、赛德克、Capol和OKS。

关于克鲁勃润滑

　　克鲁勃润滑是特种润滑剂的世界领导者，为全球几乎所有行业和市场提供高端摩擦学解决方案。大多数产品是根据特定客户的要求开发和制造的。在 90 多年的历史中，克鲁勃润滑通过咨询和广泛的服务提供了高质量的润滑剂，在市场上赢得了良好的声誉。该公司持有所有普通工业认证，并拥有润滑剂行业中几乎无可匹敌的测试舱。

　　克鲁勃润滑，1929年在慕尼黑成立，目前隶属于科德宝集团旗下业务集团——科德宝特种化工集团。克鲁勃润滑在30多个国家拥有约2000名员工。克鲁勃润滑印度私人有限公司成立于1999年，总部位于班加罗尔，在迈索尔设有制造工厂、研发、摩擦学和分析部门。

Klüber Lubrication announces investment of INR 142 Crores to expand its plant in India

·Reiterates commitment to "Make in India" by increasing domestic production

　　BENGALURU, India, May 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Klüber Lubrication, a global expert in specialty lubricants, is proud to announce a significant expansion of its operations facility in Mysore, set to be fully operational at the latest by the beginning of 2027. Klüber India's manufacturing plant in Mysore is spread over 17000 sq. m at present and produces world-class specialty lubricants. The company recently announced an investment of INR 142 Crores that will further bolster its operations in the country

　　The plant will feature a cutting-edge production facility equipped with state-of-the-art technology tailored to Klüber Lubrication's specialized needs. As a part of the investments, Klüber will attain new certifications such as IATF (for automotive customers) and ISO 21469 (for food grade lubricants), while boosting the R&D infrastructure and increasing the speed to market for new products. Klüber Lubrication is poised to leverage these enhancements to amplify its operations, introduce high-value product lines, and facilitate the seamless relocation of global products to better serve its clientele.

　　Recently, a ground breaking ceremony was held to kick off the project at Mysore which was graced by the esteemed Freudenberg Chemical Specialities board members - Dr. Joerg Matthias Grossmann, Mr. Filip Krulis, Dr. Sebastian Weiss, Klüber Board members - Dr. Wolfgang Sammer, Mr. Markus Murmann, the Klüber India leadership team – Mr. Hitendra Bhargava, Mr. Vishal Almal and Mr. Kanakaraju Thangavel, and Head of Global Product Innovation & Regional Board Member APAC, Dr. Stefan Seemeyer

　　Hitendra Bhargava, CEO and Regional Management Board Member Asia Pacific at Klüber Lubrication, emphasized the transformative impact of this expansion, stating, "By integrating a new production hall and world class infrastructure, we aim is to offer state-of-the-art speciality products which will be locally manufactured. Ultimately, this initiative is in sync with the self-reliance India mission (Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan) launched by the Government of India. This investment helps us to be closer and faster to our customers not just in India, but in the entire APAC region."

　　Kanakaraju Thangavel, CTO of Klüber Lubrication India added on the regional impact of this expansion, "This a big benefit to our customers in south-east Asia, especially considering the supply chain challenges the world has seen in the last few years owing to geo-political disruptions. This investment reflects our confidence in the region and our dedication to exceeding customer expectations. We are ready to elevate operations, innovate, and contribute meaningfully to the region's development."

　　Klüber Lubrication's expansion in Mysore also underscores the organization's focus on sustainability – with the aid of solar panels installed on the roof, the plant derives more than half of its energy from renewable sources. Klüber Lubrication in 2024, has won the prestigious EcoVadis gold medal for sustainability for the 3rd time in a row which puts it in the best 5% companies among more than 130,000 companies rated worldwide.

About the Freudenberg Group

　　Freudenberg is a 175-year-old global technology group that strengthens its customers and society long-term through forward-looking innovations. Together with its partners, customers and research institutions, the Freudenberg Group develops leading-edge technologies and excellent products and services for about 40 markets and for thousands of applications: seals, vibration control components, batteries and fuel cells, technical textiles, filters, cleaning technologies and products, specialty chemicals and medical products.

　　Innovation strength, strong customer orientation, diversity, and team spirit are the cornerstones of the Group. In 2023, the Freudenberg Group employed over 52,000 people in around 60 countries worldwide and generated sales of about €12 billion. Freudenberg has held business ties with companies in India for more than 90 years. The Group has 15 production sites around India, across several different industries, and employs around 3,000 people at 50 locations. For more information, please visit www.freudenberg.com

About Freudenberg Chemical Specialities

　　Freudenberg Chemical Specialities Munich was founded in 2004 as a new Business Group within the Freudenberg Group. Freudenberg Chemical Specialities is a lean, market-oriented organisation with a Management Board and Corporate Functions. Its objective is to promote innovation potential in its field of activities and to expand worldwide market leadership in special lubricants and release agents. The Business Group includes five largely independent divisions that are active in more than 50 countries: Klüber Lubrication, Chem-Trend, SurTec, Capol and OKS.

About Klüber Lubrication

　　Klüber Lubrication is the world leader in speciality lubricants, offering high-end tribological solutions to virtually all industries and markets worldwide. Most products are developed and made to specific customer requirements. During its more than 90 years of existence, Klüber Lubrication has provided high-quality lubricants, through consultation and extensive services, which has earned it an excellent reputation in the market. The company holds all common industrial certifications and operates a test bay hardly rivalled in the lubricants industry.

　　Klüber Lubrication, set up in Munich in 1929, is today part of Freudenberg Chemical Specialities SE & Co. KG, a Business Group of the Freudenberg Group, Weinheim. Klüber Lubrication has about 2.000 employees in more than 30 countries. Klüber Lubrication India Pvt Ltd established in 1999 is headquartered in Bengaluru with a manufacturing plant, R&D, tribology and analytics departments located in Mysuru.