Global supplier of truck and trailer components, SAF-Holland, has opened a technology facility in India.
Tech Center India (TCI), will play a central role as a globally integrated location for research and development activities, the company said in a statement.
“The new Tech Center India is an important addition to our global R&D network and part of our corporate strategy to expand our global backbone in the area of development,” said President EMEA & CTO, Christoph Günter. “It is an important step in mastering the increasing complexity at system level and, among other things, deepening our expertise in the software area to further develop our mechatronic systems.”
The TCI will play a key role in the development of software for SAF-Holland’s mechatronic products, such as the Electronic Braking System for trailers. The company sees strong growth potential in the trailer sector and the increasing global demand for mechatronic safety systems.
The location in Pune, India, is close to a SAF-Holland production site under the YORK brand, and was carefully selected due to its strategic advantages. By expanding its capacities in India, the company is not only expanding its global R&D and IT backbone, but also strengthening its commitment to deliver innovative and high-quality solutions to customers worldwide, it said.
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