Mann+Hummel launches global tech centre in Karnataka

Germany-headquartered global filtration solutions company Mann+Hummel has announced the launch of its Global Technology and Innovation Centre in Tumkur, Karnataka, along with the expansion of its manufacturing facility in Pune. The company said the combined investment in these two initiatives is expected to exceed ₹100 crore.

The innovation centre is designed to accelerate global product development and customer-centric innovation by integrating advanced research labs, testing infrastructure, digital engineering, and data analytics under one roof. The centre is expected to enable faster time-to-market and deeper collaboration with customers worldwide, leveraging India’s engineering ecosystem.

The company noted that this facility reinforces India’s role as a critical hub for engineering, innovation, and advanced filtration technologies.

Mann+Hummel has been in India over the last decades and currently employs 1,250 people across manufacturing facilities, technology centres and sales. This expansion will see the creation 300-400 new jobs over the next 12 months.

Sudeesh Karimbingal, Managing Director, Mann+Hummel India, said, “For over 20 years, our Indian engineering team has been deeply embedded in our global product development. This centre transitions India from a support hub to a strategic engineering powerhouse, driving innovation that meets both local and global market needs.”

The Tumkur facility will focus on developing energy-efficient filtration systems, reducing lifecycle emissions, and advancing circular solutions, including the use of recycled materials and eco-friendly product design. The center will also support the company's efforts in addressing critical environmental challenges such as air quality improvement, water purification, industrial emissions, and access to clean water.

Hasmeet Kaur, President Transportation Division Mann+Hummel Group said, “India stands at the forefront of engineering talent and technological advancement, making it a natural choice for our largest development hub outside Germany. This centre will not only accelerate our innovation capabilities but also enable us to deliver scalable, sustainable filtration solutions to customers worldwide.”