Continental And Nisshinbo inaugurate new JV plant to increase localization of Electronic Brake Systems

In line with the strategy of ‘in the Market, for the Market’, technology company Continental has today announced the inauguration of a new plant in Gurugram, together with its joint venture partner Nisshinbo Holdings.  The JV was announced early last year, with Continental holding a share of 40 percent and Nisshinbo 60 percent. The new JV plant will produce valve blocks for Continental’s Electronic Brake Systems (EBS) in India. To date, Continental has produced 7.3 million EBS units in India, including Electronic Stability Control (ESC) for passenger cars and Anti-lock Brake Systems (ABS) for passenger cars and 2-Wheelers. This is in line with Continental’s commitment to the Indian market, driven by proactive safety legislation.  Speaking on the occasion, Dennis Fritsch, Continental’s Head of Active Safety and Controls segment within Business Area Safety & Motion said, “Vision Zero, a vision of a world without traffic accidents, is our goal. As a market leader in safety technologies, we are committed to the Indian market. We have a strong partnership with Nisshinbo Holdings globally, and this milestone today is another positive step towards shaping safe mobility for the future.”  Prashanth Doreswamy, President and CEO, Continental India, said “Safety is non-negotiable, and the last few years saw