Chennai, June 16 — Force Motors Ltd. and BMW Group India marked a major manufacturing milestone on Monday with the roll-out of the 100,000th engine from their joint assembly facility in Chennai. The engine has been fitted into a BMW X5, symbolizing a decade of collaboration between the two automotive giants.
The ceremony was attended by key dignitaries, including Marcus Wollens, Vice President of BMW’s Production Network 2; Thomas Dose, Managing Director of BMW Group Plant Chennai; and Prasan Firodia, Managing Director of Force Motors.
The Chennai facility, operational since 2015, was established exclusively to manufacture engines for BMW vehicles assembled in India. The plant features advanced automation, digital integration, and stringent quality controls, aligning with BMW’s global manufacturing standards while supporting its localization strategy.
Speaking at the event, Wollens praised the partnership, calling the 100,000-engine milestone “a testament to a decade of outstanding cooperation and dedication.”
“Our engines stand for excellent engineering and high performance. This achievement reflects the strength of Indo-German synergy and our commitment to delivering world-class products in India,” he said.
Thomas Dose highlighted the plant’s adherence to international standards and the impact of local collaboration. “Our partnership with Force Motors not only meets BMW’s stringent quality benchmarks but also exemplifies our commitment to the ‘Make in India’ initiative,” he noted.
Firodia described the milestone as a reflection of the strong relationship between the two companies. “It gives us immense pride to reach this landmark. Force Motors is honoured to be a trusted partner to BMW Group India, and we remain committed to delivering precision-engineered components that support their growth in the country,” he said.
The collaboration has played a key role in BMW India’s expansion strategy, with Force Motors supplying high-performance engines for a range of BMW models produced locally. The companies said the success of the Chennai plant reflects not only operational excellence but also a shared vision for building global-quality automotive components in India.
The milestone is seen as a strong endorsement of India’s growing role in global automotive manufacturing and of the continued potential of Indo-German industrial cooperation.
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