Industry 4.0-enabled facility strengthens indigenous manufacturing and supports India’s growing logistics ecosystem

Mumbai: Godrej Enterprises Group’s Material Handling Equipment (MHE) business today announced the commencement of operations at its advanced manufacturing facility in Khalapur, Maharashtra, marking a significant milestone in strengthening indigenous manufacturing and enabling the next phase of India’s logistics, warehousing and supply chain growth.

Located within the 360-acre Naoroji Godrej Industrial Park, the facility has been designed to cater to the growing requirements of sectors such as manufacturing, e-commerce, quick commerce, pharmaceuticals, engineering, automotive and warehousing. With an annual production capacity of 6,000 units, scalable to 15,000 units as demand grows, the facility enhances Godrej’s ability to deliver innovative, locally designed and manufactured material handling solutions.

Strategically located near key logistics hubs, including Nhava Sheva Port and the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport, the facility is well positioned to serve both domestic and export markets. The plant manufactures a wide range of material handling solutions, including articulated trucks, a category in which Godrej is the only Indian manufacturer. These products are exported to over 40 countries worldwide, reflecting the business’ engineering expertise and global competitiveness.

Mr. Anil Lingayat, Business Head, Material Handling Equipment Business, Godrej Enterprises Group, said, “The commencement of operations at our Khalapur facility marks an important milestone in strengthening India’s material handling manufacturing ecosystem.The facility combines advanced automation, digital manufacturing and indigenous engineering to deliver world-class solutions for a rapidly evolving logistics landscape. As India strengthens its manufacturing and logistics capabilities, efficient movement of goods will be critical to economic growth. Through this facility, we are not just expanding capacity but helping build stronger supply chains, supporting self-reliance and contributing to national priorities such as Make in India, PM Gati Shakti and Viksit Bharat.”

Designed as a future-ready manufacturing hub, the facility integrates advanced automation and Industry 4.0 technologies across key production processes, including robotic welding, automated painting, digital assembly guidance, smart quality assurance systems and end-of-line testing. Sustainability is embedded into operations through resource-efficient manufacturing processes, automated paint systems and energy-efficient technologies. Recently awarded the EcoVadis Gold Medal, Godrej Enterprises Group is among the top 5% of companies globally assessed for sustainability performance.

The Khalapur facility further reinforces Godrej Enterprises Group’s commitment to engineering excellence, innovation-led manufacturing and building solutions that support India’s emergence as a globally competitive manufacturing and logistics hub.