With the inauguration of its plant in Chennai, India, the HENN Connector Group marks a significant milestone in its internationalization strategy.
The Austrian company has invested approximately one million euros in the modern assembly plant. Starting in March 2025, HENN will deliver high-quality plastic couplings to major automotive manufacturers in the Indo-Pacific market from this location. “India is a key growth market for us, and with the new site in Chennai, we are creating the foundation to provide our customers in the region with the best possible service and top-notch quality. At the same time, this is an important step towards localizing and streamlining our production,” explained Martin Ohneberg, Owner and CEO of the HENN Connector Group.
Chennai: A Location with Potential
Chennai is considered one of the most important hubs for the automotive industry in India. Its strong infrastructure, proximity to key customers, and strategic location in a city with over five million residents making it an ideal base for expanding HENN Connector Group’s activities in the region. The new plant features a production area of more than 1,500 m² and currently employs 12 people. In the next phase, the workforce is expected to grow to over 100 employees to meet increasing demand.
Additionally, HENN has established an engineering office in Pune, a region known for its abundant supply of highly skilled engineers – an ideal environment for HENN’s development efforts in India.
Grand Opening with Distinguished Guests During the opening ceremony on January 15, 2025, HENN Group CEO Martin Ohneberg, together with Sharath Sreekumar, Managing Director Indo-Pacific, welcomed around 100 guests from the business and political sectors.
Among the attendees were Her Excellency Katharina Wieser the Austrian Ambassador to India, Tha Mo Anbarasan Tamil Nadu’s Honorable Minister of MSME & Urban Development Govt Of Tamilnadu , Austrian Deputy Trade Commissioner Kerstin Peckl , Mr Rajesh Nath MD VDMA India and representatives from Mahindra & Mahindra .
