Sona Comstar opens new manufacturing plant in Silao, Mexico

Sona Comstar opens new manufacturing plant in Silao, Mexico

The company said this new facility will specialize in producing differential assemblies and reduction gears designed for BEVs.

Sona BLW Precision Forgings (Sona Comstar) inaugurated its new manufacturing plant in the Fipasi Industrial Park, Silao, Mexico. The company said this new facility will specialize in producing differential assemblies and reduction gears designed for BEVs.

“Throughout our journey, we’ve consistently grown by meeting our customers’ evolving needs and expectations,” V. Vikram Verma, CEO of driveline business at Sona Comstar, said. “Our relentless pursuit of innovation and adoption of cutting-edge technologies have firmly entrenched us as the premier partner for global automakers. We aim to solidify our position as the preferred driveline solutions provider for automakers in North America by establishing our new manufacturing plant in Mexico. This expansion demonstrates our unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction and aligns with our long-term growth strategy to capitalize on the escalating EV demand.”

The company said its facility will be equipped with advanced manufacturing technologies, adhering to the highest quality and safety standards. Sona Comstar said it hopes this will increase production capabilities while creating job opportunities and substantially contributing to the local economy.

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