TAFE Motors and Tractors Limited (TMTL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited (TAFE), inaugurated its new DEUTZ engine production facility at its existing manufacturing plant in Alwar, Rajasthan, marking the first-ever production and manufacturing collaboration between TAFE Motors and DEUTZ AG.The new production facility was inaugurated by Colonel Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, Minister for Industry & Commerce, Youth Affairs & Sports, IT & Communications, Sainik Welfare, and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Government of Rajasthan.
Under the licensing agreement, TAFE Motors will manufacture DEUTZ-licensed 2.2L and 2.9L engines for both domestic and international markets, with an annual production capacity of 35,000 engines and 50,000 sub-assemblies. The production facility incorporates end-to-end Industry 4.0-enabled manufacturing with complete Manufacturing execution system integration and digital connectivity across the production process.
Speaking on the occasion, Mallika Srinivasan, Chairman & Managing Director, TAFE, said, "Today marks a defining milestone in TAFE's growth journey. TAFE and the Amalgamations Group, together are one of India’s largest engine manufacturing ecosystems, with a production capacity projected to expand from 4,00,000 to 5,50,000 engines annually by 2030.”
“Our partnership with DEUTZ, one of Europe's premier engine manufacturers and a pioneer in diesel engine technology brings together the precision of German engineering and the strength of India's manufacturing capabilities. This venture will also serve as a growth catalyst for the allied engineering industries in Rajasthan, further strengthening the state's position as a manufacturing hub. We extend our gratitude to the Government of Rajasthan for the continued support in enabling this landmark initiative."
Dr. Sebastian Schulte, Chief Executive Officer, Deutz said, “The inauguration of the new DEUTZ engine assembly line in Alwar marks an important milestone in our cooperation with TAFE. It reflects the commitment and strong collaboration of both teams in turning our shared vision into industrial reality.”
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