Godrej Enterprises Opens Manufacturing Facility for Material Handling Equipment in Khalapur

New plant targets 6,000 units initial annual capacity to serve domestic and export logistics demand.

06 Aug 2026 | 24764 Views | By Dev Vadchhedia

The Material Handling Equipment business of Godrej Enterprises Group has commenced operations at its new manufacturing facility in Khalapur, Maharashtra. Located within the 360-acre Naoroji Godrej Industrial Park, the plant will produce material handling solutions for automotive and other sectors.

Khalapur Plant Capacity and Strategic Location

The facility has an initial annual production capacity of 6,000 units, which can be scaled up to 15,000 units as demand expands. Situated near Nhava Sheva Port and the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport, the plant manufactures a range of equipment including articulated trucks, which Godrej exports to more than 40 countries.

Digital Assembly, Robotic Welding & Automation at the New Facility

Anil Lingayat, Business Head of the Material Handling Equipment business, stated that the plant incorporates digital assembly guidance, robotic welding, and automated painting systems to support domestic supply chains and global competitiveness. The site also integrates energy-efficient technologies aligned with the company's broader sustainability initiatives.

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