Valvoline Cummins opens new manufacturing facility in India Valvoline Cummins Limited has opened its first company-owned manufacturing facility in Ambernath near Mumbai. Valvoline has had presence in the Indian lubricant industry since 1998 but till now contract manufactured its lubricants for the local market. Built on 10 acres, the $30 million (Rs 160 crore) plant expands the Valvoline brand’s in-house production capabilities with an initial production capacity of 120 million liters per year and a future capacity of 150 million liters. Sam Mitchell, president of Ashland Consumer Markets, a commercial unit of Ashland Inc, explains: “Western India is a manufacturing hub that has the largest consumption of industrial lubricants among all regions. We are excited about the growth opportunities provided by this new manufacturing and packaging facility. We believe that investing in technology and innovation helps deliver what our customers need – a competitive advantage in a growing market.” Valvoline Cummins Limited recently opened the Valvoline Lube Station, a new Valvoline lubricant training center at the Cummins Sales and Service Tech Center in Pune. Cummins engineers and technicians receive on-site training including all aspects of engine lubrication and maintenance. Participants learn hands on - with an exhibit hall, models of lubricated engines and interactive information kiosk to facilitate the learning process.
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Plot No. G-3, Phase II, MIDC Ambernath Industrial Area Anandnagar, Ambernath (East) Thane Maharashtra – 421 605, India Acquired 40,000 square meter (10-acre) site in 2010 to build manufacturing and packaging and blending plant for Valvoline™ branded automotive, industrial and heavy-duty lubricants. Plant inaugurated on May 9, 2013. Located in the Ambernath Industrial area near Mumbai
Number of Employees:
100
Products Produced Valvoline brand lubricants including at the Site/Uses: engine, gear, hydraulic, industrial and transmission oils Site Manager:
Prashant Pathak
Number of Buildings:
5
Economic Impact: Product: Lubricating oils
Capacity: 120,000 KL per year Future employment at the plant will be more than 150 people.