ContiTech is strengthening its innovation capabilities at its Surface Solutions site in Pune through
investments in a dedicated Color Lab, enhanced prototype development facilities, and an expanded
local R&D team. These measures will accelerate product development and bolster support for
automotive customers across India.
A cornerstone of the investment is the establishment of India’s first dedicated Surface Solutions
Color Lab. Equipped with advanced evaluation technology; the facility will drive local color matching,
appearance evaluation, and custom material development for automotive interiors, while also
supporting select projects across APAC and EMEA. Alongside upgraded prototyping capabilities,
ContiTech is adding four new R&D positions to deepen regional technical expertise.
“India is a key growth market and an important pillar of our long-term strategy,” said Alexander
Scholz, Head of Business India, Surface Solutions at ContiTech. “As automotive manufacturers seek
faster response times and closer technical collaboration, this investment reinforces our ‘In India, for
India’ approach.”
Burak Üzel, Head of Design, Surface Solutions, added: “Automotive interiors are a major
differentiator for vehicle brands. Developing and validating color concepts locally allows us to
collaborate closely with OEMs to deliver the next generation of sustainable, premium interior
solutions.”
To lead this growth phase, Alok Pandey has been appointed Head of Plant Management Pune.
Strategically situated in a major automotive hub, the Pune site supplies premium interior surface
materials for passenger vehicles and two-wheelers, serving leading Indian OEMs as an integral part
of ContiTech’s global innovation network.
ContiTech is a Continental group sector and a leading global material expert providing safe,
sustainable solutions for automotive, rail, off-highway, and industrial applications.