ZF Group Commissions Electric Park Brake Production Line at Oragadam, Strengthening Advanced Braking Manufacturing in India!
ZF Group has inaugurated a new Electric Park Brake (EPB) production line at its Oragadam manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu, marking an important expansion of its passenger car braking operations in India. The move comes as demand rises for electrically actuated and software-enabled vehicle systems, particularly in electric and next-generation mobility platforms. With the new line, ZF is targeting an annual production capacity of around 800,000 EPB units, supported by a growing base of localized suppliers.
The Electric Park Brake line at Oragadam reinforces ZF’s strategy of localizing advanced technologies for the Indian market while also building export-oriented manufacturing capability. EPB systems produced at the facility are already being adopted by major Indian OEMs, including for new all-electric vehicle programs. By manufacturing these systems locally, ZF aims to improve responsiveness to customer demand, enhance cost competitiveness, and integrate India more deeply into its global braking systems supply chain.
Speaking on the launch, Akash Passey, President of ZF Group India, said the investment aligns with the company’s “Make in India for India and the World” vision. He noted that the Oragadam EPB line represents the beginning of a broader growth phase for ZF in India—one that serves domestic OEM requirements while positioning the country as a global hub for advanced braking technologies. According to Passey, the combination of ZF’s global technology leadership with local manufacturing and engineering expertise demonstrates the company’s long-term commitment to India as a center for innovation and value-driven production.
From a technology perspective, ZF highlighted that braking systems are rapidly evolving beyond purely mechanical components into intelligent, software-enabled safety solutions. Dr Peter Holdmann, Member of the Board of Management at ZF and Head of the Chassis Solutions Division, explained that the Electric Park Brake replaces conventional mechanical parking brakes with electronically controlled systems designed for electric and software-defined vehicles. These systems deliver low-drag performance, helping improve fuel efficiency and extend EV driving range. In addition, EPB technology significantly reduces noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH), contributing to a smoother and more refined driving experience.
The strategic importance of India within ZF’s global operations was further emphasized by Andreas Moser, Member of the Board of Management responsible for the Commercial Vehicle Solutions and Industrial Technology Divisions as well as the India region. He stated that India’s ability to combine manufacturing scale with engineering innovation makes it a critical growth market for future mobility solutions. According to Moser, the Oragadam EPB line reflects a shift from volume-led manufacturing to value-driven, technology-intensive production aligned with the needs of modern OEMs.
The Oragadam plant plays a central role in ZF’s Indian manufacturing footprint and is one of the company’s key facilities for braking and mobility solutions. It is ZF’s 10th location in Tamil Nadu and serves as a primary manufacturing base for light vehicle applications. With more than 250 million EPB callipers installed globally to date, ZF’s expansion in Oragadam further increases its global production capacity for advanced braking systems.
Overall, the launch of the Electric Park Brake line underscores ZF Group’s confidence in India as both a high-growth automotive market and a strategic manufacturing base. By localizing sophisticated braking technologies, ZF is strengthening its ability to support the transition toward electric, software-driven mobility while reinforcing India’s role in its global value chain.
