# Bonfiglioli lays foundation for new gearbox plant in Cheyyar, India

Bonfiglioli Transmissions Pvt Ltd laid the foundation stone for a new Industry and Automation facility in Cheyyar, Tamil Nadu. The 25-acre plant, expected to begin operations by 2025, will be one of the largest gearbox manufacturing facilities in India and is set to generate 150-200 new jobs.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2024-10-17
- Where: Cheyyar, Tamil Nadu, India
- Value: $30.0M (2.50B INR)
- Jobs: 200
- Starts operating: 17 Oct 2024
- Status: announced
- Products: heavy-duty industrial gearboxes
- Sectors: [Industrial Machinery](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-machinery.md)

## Companies

- [Bonfiglioli Transmissions](https://endata.com/companies/34726.md)

## Sources

- [themachinemaker.com](https://themachinemaker.com/news/bonfiglioli-invests-%e2%82%b9320-crore-in-india-to-boost-manufacturing-and-innovation/), 2024-10-17: "With a targeted turnover of ₹1,900 crore by the end of the year, Bonfiglioli is set for significant expansion in India."
- [thehindu.com](https://www.thehindu.com/business/bonfiglioli-plans-new-facilities-in-chennai-and-pune/article68765154.ece), 2024-10-17: "The 25-acre Cheyyar plant is scheduled to commence operations by 2025 reinforcing Bonfiglioli’s commitment to the ‘Make in India’ initiative."

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