HMSI opens CKD engine assembly line at Global Resource Factory, Manesar, Haryana

Online Bureau Online Bureau | 04-19 00:20

(from left to right): Vinay Dhingra – Senior Director (HR & Admin, Corporate Affairs, Information Technology, Honda India Foundation); Tsutsumu Otani, MD, President & CEO, HMSI; Takahiro Honda – Director & Chief Production Officer; Naveen Awal – Director (Production).
New Delhi: Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI), one of the leading two-wheeler manufacturers, has inaugurated a new state-of-the-art engine assembly line at its Global Resource Factory in Manesar, Gurugram (Haryana), with focus on CKD (Completely Knocked Down) exports.

The new assembly line has a capacity to manufacture 600 engines daily for models ranging from 110cc to 300cc, catering to diverse needs and preferences of customers across the globe, the company said in a media release.

HMSI’s Global Resource Factory in Manesar holds a special place in the company’s legacy. Established in 2001 with ‘Activa’ being the first mass production model, it was Honda's first two-wheeler manufacturing facility in the country. Over the years, it has evolved into a vital export hub, contributing significantly to India's position as a key player in the global automotive landscape. Currently, HMSI exports to 58 markets spanning Europe, Central & Latin America, Middle East, South-East Asia, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and SAARC nations, the release said.

Tsutsumu Otani, Managing Director, President & CEO, HMSI, said, "We are happy to introduce a new engine assembly line for CKD exports at our Global Resource Factory in Manesar. It is a testament to our relentless pursuit of driving technological advancements in the industry. With this step, HMSI aims to boost its export capabilities, reaching new heights in market expansion and adherence to global quality standards.”

Key features

Automation technologies: The new CKD engine assembly line gets a flywheel assembly automation system for tightening and torquing. There is also an automatic piston parts verification system and small parts interlocking unit that ensures error-free processes.

Quality themes: Utilizing DC tools for critical torquing, vision camera inspection system and complete traceability of parts and processes. There is also a dedicated exhaust collection line and an acoustic chamber to inspect engine sound.



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