Partnership Details
PPAP Automotive Limited has entered into a technology partnership agreement with Hutchinson, a global Group specializing in critical, high-performance multi-material solutions for demanding automotive, aerospace and industrial applications.
Under the agreement, PPAP will partner with Hutchinson to manufacture advanced body sealing systems in India for the passenger vehicle segment. The partnership involves leveraging Hutchinson's advanced technologies, licensed know-how and ongoing technical support.
Strategic Impact
The collaboration significantly strengthens PPAP's technological capabilities and broadens its automotive body-sealing systems portfolio. This enables the Company to better address the evolving requirements of both global and domestic OEMs operating in India.
Manufacturing Arrangements
Production of these products will be undertaken through PPAP Automotive Limited's existing manufacturing facilities across India, ensuring efficient localization and scalability.
Management Commentary
Abhishek Jain, Managing Director & CEO of PPAP Automotive Limited stated: "We are delighted to partner with Hutchinson, a globally recognized leader in automotive body-sealing technologies. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in strengthening our technology ecosystem and expanding our capabilities in advanced automotive solutions."
Frédéric Le Du, Senior Vice President Asia of Hutchinson commented: "This partnership with PPAP Automotive Limited reflects our ambition to bring our technologies and expertise to one of the world's most dynamic automotive markets. By combining PPAP's strong industrial footprint and deep understanding of local OEM expectations with Hutchinson's expertise in high-performance multi-material and critical engineering systems, this collaboration will support the evolving needs of passenger vehicle manufacturers in India."
Company Background - PPAP Automotive Limited
PPAP Automotive Limited is a leading manufacturer of Automotive Sealing Systems, Interior and Exterior Automotive Parts in India, with core expertise in plastic and rubber extrusion systems, plastic injection moulding and precision tooling solutions. Established in 1978, the Company has expanded its presence across multiple business segments including automotive parts, aftermarket products, commercial tooling, industrial products and lithium-ion battery solutions.
PPAP operates manufacturing facilities across major automotive hubs in India and supplies to leading automotive OEMs including Maruti Suzuki India Limited, Honda Cars India Ltd., Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd., Tata Motors Limited, Mahindra & Mahindra Limited, Hyundai Motor India Limited and Kia India Private Limited.
Company Background - Hutchinson Group
Hutchinson designs and delivers multi-material solutions that address critical challenges for the most demanding industries, including Aerospace, Automotive and Industrial markets. The Group relies on strong scientific expertise in acoustics and vibration, sealing systems, fluid transfer and thermal management, sensing and actuation, protection and structural solutions, and power transmission.
Hutchinson generated revenues of €5.0 billion in 2025 and employs 40,000 people across 26 countries.
Safe Harbor Statement
The document includes forward-looking statements subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, noting that actual results may differ materially from those anticipated. The company assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements.