Japanese auto parts maker Toyoda Gosei Co has expanded the Neemrana Plant of its subsidiary Toyoda Gosei Uno Minda India Pvt. Ltd to meet the growing demand for airbags with stricter safety regulations in India. Production at the new building began in September 2024.
In India, vehicles have been increasingly equipped with airbags for frontal collisions. With stricter collision safety assessment of vehicles, widespread installation of side airbags and curtain airbags for protection in side collisions is anticipated. As a part of establishing a development and production network to meet the needs of automakers, Toyoda Gosei has expanded the Neemrana Plant.
At an opening ceremony held recently, Toyoda Gosei President Katsumi Saito stated the company’s aspirations for India: “Through the provision of airbags produced in this new building, we will meet the needs of automakers while contributing to safer Indian mobility.”
Toyoda Gosei Uno Minda India’s plant, which was set up in 2008, has been expanded from 21,000 sq m to 35,000 sq m with the new addition. The plant produces safety systems (various types of airbags, steering wheels, more) and weatherstrips.