MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Canada & TROY, Mich., Feb. 14, 2025 – TMWB Foam Private Limited, a joint venture (JV) between Woodbridge and TM Automotive Seating Systems, held a grand opening event for its new plant in Pune, Maharashtra, India, on February 14, 2025. The facility will provide seating systems to manufacturers of commercial and passenger vehicles and the bus industry.
“This is a milestone for our business in the Indian market. It showcases our products and technologies, and we are pleased to launch them in collaboration with our partner,” said Kai Jacobsen, President & CEO, Woodbridge. “Just over one year ago, the team started working on the partnership, and this plant is a testament to our success and a crucial step in Woodbridge’s growth within the country.”
The new plant in Pune covers an area of 45,413 square feet (4,219 square meters) and specializes in manufacturing molded foam, interior components, and vacuum-formed parts. With nearly 80 employees, this state-of-the-art facility is strategically located in India. It will create new jobs, expand the facility's technical capabilities, and enhance workforce skills while providing world-class seating systems to original equipment manufacturers within the region.
Woodbridge currently has two facilities in India: a molded foam manufacturing plant in Sanand, which focuses on innovative foam solutions for various industries, and an Information Technology Center in Pune, which provides advanced technological support. These facilities highlight Woodbridge's commitment to excellence and growth in the Indian market.
TMWB Foam Private Limited was founded in December 2023. The partnership aims to develop the local market and become a major supplier in the country: Woodbridge and TM Automotive Seating Systems Enter into a Joint Venture.
About Woodbridge
With corporate headquarters in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, and automotive headquarters in Troy, Michigan, USA, Woodbridge has more than 7,000 teammates in over 40 locations across nine countries. The company offers material technologies for automotive, commercial, recreational, packaging, healthcare, and building product applications. We provide a full complement of services, including prototyping, consulting, technical support, chemical R&D, and accredited laboratory testing. For more information, visit www.woodbridgegroup.com.
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