Continental India received a Gold award for digitalisation and a Certificate of Merit for manufacturing and export at the ACMA Excellence Awards 2024, highlighting its advancements in process optimisation, localisation, and technology integration in manufacturing.
21 Mar 2025 | 1220 Views | By Sarthak Mahajan
Continental India has been recognised at the 59th ACMA Excellence Awards, receiving a Gold award for “Excellence in Digitalisation” and a Certificate of Merit for “Excellence in Manufacturing” and “Excellence in Export.” The awards highlight achievements in manufacturing processes, digitalisation, sustainability, localisation, and exports within the automotive component supply chain. ...
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Continental India has been recognised at the 59th ACMA Excellence Awards, receiving a Gold award for “Excellence in Digitalisation” and a Certificate of Merit for “Excellence in Manufacturing” and “Excellence in Export.” The awards highlight achievements in manufacturing processes, digitalisation, sustainability, localisation, and exports within the automotive component supply chain.
The event, organised by the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), acknowledges advancements in quality, innovation, and sustainability. Continental’s recognition reflects its ongoing efforts to integrate digitalisation and process improvements into its operations.
The Gurgaon Plant has implemented technologies such as Augmented Reality (AR), 3D Printing, and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) to enhance efficiency and optimise costs. These innovations support in-house manufacturing of spare parts, reduce downtime, and improve automated reporting and data analysis. Continental’s adoption of Industry 4.0 practices aligns with its broader strategy of localisation and global competitiveness.
Continental India has received several recognitions for its digitalisation initiatives. In 2023, the Gurgaon Plant was awarded a Certification of Appreciation by ACMA for “Excellence in Digitalisation.” The plant has also won the Gold award at the Machinist Awards for Digitalisation and the Quality Circle Award from ACMA, along with acknowledgments from OEMs for its support and localisation efforts.
Continental India is a subsidiary of Continental AG, a global technology company specialising in automotive components, safety systems, and mobility solutions. Operating in India for several decades, the company provides products and solutions across various business areas, including vehicle electronics, powertrain systems, braking technologies, and digitalisation in manufacturing.
The company has multiple manufacturing facilities and technical centers across the country, supporting both domestic and international markets. Its operations align with Continental’s global focus on innovation, sustainability, and localisation. The company has been integrating Industry 4.0 technologies, including automation and digitalisation, to enhance efficiency in its production processes.
Continental India supplies components to leading automobile manufacturers and has been actively working on mobility solutions that align with evolving industry trends, such as electrification and connected vehicle technologies. The company also emphasises skill development, research and development, and sustainability initiatives in its operations.