MANN+HUMMEL inaugurated its new Global Technology and Innovation Center in Tumkur, Karnataka, significantly strengthening India’s role in the company’s global engineering and filtration technology strategy. The facility, described as the company’s largest development centre outside Germany, will accelerate innovation in mobility, industrial filtration, air purification and water treatment technologies.
The centre brings together advanced research laboratories, modern testing infrastructure, digital engineering capabilities and data analytics functions under one roof. As a result, the company aims to shorten product development cycles, improve collaboration with global customers and drive faster commercialization of next-generation filtration solutions.
India Emerges as Strategic Innovation Hub
With the launch of the Tumkur facility, MANN+HUMMEL is positioning India as a key global innovation and engineering hub. The company stated that the centre will play a critical role in developing sustainable and energy-efficient filtration technologies for worldwide markets. In particular, the innovation hub will focus on energy-efficient filtration systems, reduced lifecycle emissions, sustainable product development, use of recycled and eco-friendly materials and advanced digital engineering and analytics. By integrating these capabilities, the company aims to deliver scalable and environmentally responsible filtration solutions across multiple industries.
Facility to Accelerate Global Product Development
The Global Technology and Innovation center has been designed to strengthen customer-focused innovation while enhancing operational efficiency. The integrated setup will allow teams to collaborate more effectively on product design, testing and engineering solutions. According to Kurk Wilks, president and CEO of Mann+Hummel Group, the India facility marks a major milestone in the company’s global innovation journey. “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. He added that the centre will help MANN+HUMMEL accelerate innovation capabilities while delivering scalable and sustainable filtration technologies to customers around the world. Wilks emphasized that the investment reflects the company’s long-term commitment to building a cleaner and healthier future through advanced technology.
Pune Manufacturing Facility Planned
In addition to the Tumkur innovation hub, MANN+HUMMEL announced plans to establish a new manufacturing facility in Pune. The proposed plant will support customers in the automotive, heavy-duty, industrial and manufacturing sectors through an integrated production setup for advanced filtration systems. The expansion is expected to strengthen the company’s manufacturing footprint in India while improving supply chain efficiency and customer responsiveness.
India’s Engineering Talent Driving Global Innovation
Sudeesh Karimbingal, Managing Director, Mann+Hummel India highlighted India’s growing importance within the company’s global operations. “The new facility in Tumkur is a testament to India’s growing role as a strategic growth and engineering powerhouse for MANN+HUMMEL globally,” he said. Karimbingal further noted that the company’s Indian engineering teams have contributed to global product development for more than two decades. With the launch of the new centre, India now transitions from a support hub to a strategic engineering powerhouse capable of driving innovation for both local and international markets.
Focus on Sustainable Filtration Technologies
As industries increasingly prioritize sustainability and energy efficiency, MANN+HUMMEL’s investment in India reflects the growing global demand for advanced filtration technologies. As reported by Filtration+Separation, through its new innovation and manufacturing initiatives, the company aims to support cleaner mobility, efficient industrial operations and improved air and water quality solutions worldwide.
