Force Mercedes , Engine :Force Motors builds 200,000th Mercedes-Benz engine in India: Details |

Force Motors has reached a major landmark in its association with Mercedes-Benz, announcing the production of its 200,000th engine at the company’s plant in Chakan, Pune. The achievement marks another chapter in a partnership that has been steadily expanding for nearly three decades in India. The engine that marks this milestone is the six-cylinder M256 petrol unit, installed in a Mercedes-Benz GLS 450. The occasion was celebrated with senior representatives from both organizations in attendance, including top leadership from Mercedes-Benz Group AG and Force Motors.The relationship between the two companies in the powertrain manufacturing space began in 1997. Since then, the collaboration has grown significantly, with Force Motors not only producing engines but also axles for the complete range of Mercedes-Benz passenger cars and SUVs assembled in India. Today, the Chakan plant serves as a key manufacturing hub, supplying components built to global Mercedes-Benz specifications while supporting the luxury carmaker’s operations in the country.Commenting on the achievement, Force Motors Managing Director Prasan Firodia said the production milestone represents years of mutual trust, engineering expertise and a shared commitment to quality. He noted that the Chakan facility was built specifically to meet Mercedes-Benz’s global manufacturing standards and that every engine produced there reflects the company’s focus on precision and consistency. Among the dignitaries who attended were Dr. Joerg Burzer, Member of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG and Chief Technology Officer for Development & Procurement; Michael Schiebe, responsible for Production, Quality & Supply Chain Management; and Mathias Geisen, who leads Sales & Customer Experience. They were accompanied by Mercedes-Benz India Managing Director and CEO Santosh Iyer, Executive Director and Head of Operations Vyankatesh Kulkarni, and senior officials from both companies.More than just a numerical achievement, the milestone highlights a successful Indo-German industrial partnership that has contributed to raising manufacturing benchmarks in the Indian automotive sector. At a time when global automakers are increasingly focusing on strong and high-quality local supply chains, the collaboration between Force Motors and Mercedes-Benz showcases India’s ability to deliver world-class engineering and production standards.Having now produced 200,000 Mercedes-Benz engines, Force Motors continues to strengthen its position as a trusted manufacturing partner while aligning itself with the development of advanced automotive manufacturing in India.