Auto component maker Federal Mogul's Chennai plant to begin operations by March

Global automotive components manufacturer Federal-Mogul's new facility for producing braking and friction materials, being set up in Chennai will begin operations by March this year. The plant is expected to be inaugurated next month and will initially focus on after market products like linings and brake pads.

The plant is being set up on a 10-acre plot and will be operational in phases. A total four phases within one large building will be set up over the next four years. The plant will expand the product range that is manufactured locally and will eventually enable Federal-Mogul to enter new segments.

Chennai is significant geographically due to the location of a large number of original equipment customers in the region and the plant will also enable the addition of products like brake pads for discs, linings for heavy commercial vehicles and other friction products. The products will enable Federal-Mogul to cater to both original equipment and the after-market customers.