Molding Solutions has officially opened a new greenfield manufacturing and service facility in Pune, India, marking a major milestone in the company’s global expansion. The new site represents a long-term strategic investment and significantly enhances the company’s ability to serve customers across India and the wider Asian region.
The facility was formally inaugurated on January 20, 2026, during a traditional Indian opening ceremony attended by company leadership and local stakeholders. A customer and partner event followed on January 21, offering visitors an in-depth look at the new site, its operations, and its technical capabilities.
India plays an increasingly important role in the global injection molding industry and is among the fastest-growing markets worldwide. By establishing local manufacturing and service operations, Molding Solutions is strengthening its proximity to customers while creating a strong platform for sustainable growth. The investment is designed to shorten lead times, increase production capacity, and further enhance technical and service support.
Globally, the market for hot runner systems and injection molding technologies is valued in the hundreds of millions of dollars. Molding Solutions currently holds a global market share of under 10 percent. In India, the addressable market is estimated at approximately USD 200 million, with the company already achieving a market share of around 15–20 percent, reflecting strong regional demand and growth potential.
While Molding Solutions has an established presence in the automotive sector—particularly through its Synventive brand—the company expects its fastest growth in medical, healthcare, FMCG, and electronics applications. These segments are driven by rising demand for high-precision components and increasingly advanced manufacturing standards.
Until now, a significant portion of the Indian market was supplied from the company’s production facilities in China. The new Pune site supports a local-for-local manufacturing approach, reducing reliance on imports and strengthening supply chain resilience. In addition to serving the Indian market, the facility will support customers across Southeast Asia, Japan, and South Korea, while production in China will continue to focus on domestic demand.
With this expansion, India becomes the company’s primary manufacturing and service hub for Asia outside of China, increasing operational flexibility while complementing existing global production locations.
“India is one of our most important growth markets worldwide,” said Marcello Vendemiati, President of Molding Solutions. “This new facility allows us to respond faster, work more closely with our customers, and deliver the same high standards of quality and performance they expect from us globally.”
The Pune facility offers comprehensive capabilities for the development, production, and support of hot runner systems. Initial operations include manufacturing and service for Synventive and Thermoplay systems. At launch, the site is capable of producing approximately 50 percent of the company’s product portfolio, with plans to expand further as demand increases.
The 16,000-square-meter site combines production and office space and is equipped with a modern, high-precision machinery fleet. Core capabilities include design engineering, mold flow analysis, application validation, system assembly, after-sales service and repair, quality management, and key account support.
The facility currently employs teams across engineering, operations, sales, service, and administration, working closely with colleagues in Europe, China, and the United States. Over the next few years, total headcount is expected to grow to up to 250 employees, with approximately 220 employees anticipated by the end of 2026.
Molding Solutions has invested approximately USD 30 million in the Pune facility to date, with total investment expected to reach USD 50 million as the site continues to expand. Looking ahead, the company plans to further strengthen manufacturing, engineering, and R&D capabilities in India, positioning the country as a key global hub for injection molding technologies and export-oriented production.
Molding Solutions unites industry-leading brands in tooling, hot runner, and control systems for industrial plastic injection molding. Under the Molding Solutions umbrella, Foboha, Männer, Synventive, Thermoplay, Priamus, and Gammaflux bring together their specialized expertise—each recognized as a technology leader in its field.
With deep application knowledge spanning the automotive, medical and pharmaceutical, packaging, and electronics industries, Molding Solutions partners with customers to deliver high-performance technologies, customized system solutions, and complete turnkey offerings.
