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German filtration technology company MANN+HUMMEL on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, announced the launch of its new Global Technology & Innovation Centre in Tumkur, Karnataka, marking the company’s largest development centre outside Germany as it deepens its manufacturing and research presence in India.
The company also unveiled plans for a new manufacturing facility in Pune and said its combined investment across the two projects would exceed ₹100 crore as part of its broader India expansion strategy.
The new technology and innovation centre in Tumkur has been designed to accelerate global product development and customer-centric innovation by bringing together advanced research laboratories, testing infrastructure, digital engineering capabilities and data analytics under one roof.
According to the company, the facility will focus on developing next-generation filtration technologies for mobility solutions, industrial applications, clean air systems and water purification technologies.
India emerges as key innovation hub for German company
Speaking at the launch event, Kurk Wilks, President and CEO of MANN+HUMMEL Group, said India’s engineering and technology ecosystem made it a strategic location for the company’s global innovation ambitions.
“India stands at the forefront of engineering talent and technological advancement, making it a natural choice for our largest development hub outside Germany,” Wilks said.
“This centre would not only accelerate the group’s innovation capabilities but also enable it to deliver scalable, sustainable filtration solutions to customers worldwide,” he added.
The company said India already accounts for a significant portion of its engineering and research operations, with more than one-third of MANN+HUMMEL’s global R&D workforce based in the country.
Tumkur facility to focus on sustainability and clean technologies
The Tumkur centre is expected to play a central role in the company’s sustainability and environmental technology initiatives.
According to company officials, the facility will work on energy-efficient filtration systems, lifecycle emission reduction technologies and circular manufacturing solutions, including the use of recycled materials and eco-friendly product designs.
The centre will also support efforts to address environmental challenges such as air pollution, industrial emissions, access to clean water and water purification technologies.
Sudeesh Karimbingal, Managing Director of MANN+HUMMEL India, said the new facility reflects the growing strategic importance of India within the company’s global operations.
“The new facility in Tumkur transitions India from a support hub to a strategic engineering powerhouse, driving innovation that meets both local and global market needs,” Karimbingal said.
Meanwhile, Hasmeet Kaur said the new centre would strengthen the company’s global innovation capabilities.
“This center will not only accelerate our innovation capabilities but also enable us to deliver scalable, sustainable filtration solutions to customers worldwide,” Kaur said.
Pune manufacturing facility to expand India footprint
Alongside the Karnataka technology centre, MANN+HUMMEL announced plans for a new manufacturing facility in Pune aimed at strengthening its production footprint in western India.
The proposed Pune unit will support both existing and new customers across multiple segments, including manufacturing, passenger vehicles, heavy-duty on-road and off-road applications, and industrial filtration systems.
The German company currently operates manufacturing facilities in Tumkur and Bawal, in addition to its engineering and technology centre in Bengaluru.
With the upcoming Pune plant, the company plans to further expand its integrated manufacturing network in India.
Expansion expected to create hundreds of jobs
MANN+HUMMEL currently employs around 1,250 people in India and said the latest expansion plans are expected to generate an additional 300 to 400 jobs over the next 12 months.
The company said the investment underscores India’s growing role in its global innovation, manufacturing and sustainability strategy as demand rises for advanced filtration technologies across industrial and mobility sectors.
