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mtu Expands Service Capabilities in India with Cutting Edge Engine Test Cell Facility

Posted on April 04, 2013

The Tognum Group company MTU India opened a new engine test cell facility at its MTU India Service Centre in Tathawade, Pune (India).

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  • Facility is capable of testing all mtu engines in the range from 300kW up to 4300kW
  • Investment in service demonstrates MTU India’s commitment to increasing its presence in India

Friedrichshafen (Germany) / Pune (India), April 4, 2013. The Tognum Group company MTU India opened a new engine test cell facility at its MTU India Service Centre in Tathawade, Pune (India). The test cell’s dynamometer system is capable of testing all mtu engines up to Series 4000 engines in the range from 300 to 4300kW, as per mtu test protocol, and for all applications.

In February 2010, MTU India opened its new head office for sales and service operations in Pune. The addition of the new engine test cell facility to the MTU India Service Centre brings a new phase in MTU India’s ability to meet its Indian customers’ needs in the region.

Satish Phadke, Director and CEO of MTU India, stated at the opening ceremony, “With today’s inauguration of our new engine test cell facility, MTU India will be able to expand on its commitment to customers on service and better meet customer expectations for witnessing full load cycle test at the Service Centre in India. Hence, this is an important milestone for our customer service capabilities in the region.”

Tony Davis, Vice President for Network Management & Global Distribution at mtu, inaugurated the engine test cell facility by explaining, “Establishing the new test cell at MTU India Service Centre is in line with Tognum’s expansion plan in India. Since 2010, we have expanded our presence in the Indian market with continued investments in terms of facilities, tools and network. These investments will go a long way in meeting the expectations of our esteemed customers in India.”
Peter Knoop Spokesman Asia
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