Strategic Initiative: NABL Accreditation for Hemi Anechoic Chamber
ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India Limited has secured accreditation from the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) for its Hemi Anechoic Chamber Testing Laboratory. The accreditation is based on the internationally recognized ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standard and serves as formal recognition of the laboratory's technical competence, testing methodologies, and quality management systems.
Facility Specifications and Capabilities
- The Hemi Anechoic Chamber is located within ZF's approximately 200-acre state-of-the-art proving ground near Chennai
- Facility size: 144 sq. meters
- Testing capacity: Vehicles up to five metres in length and 2.5 metres in height
- Background noise levels: Below 20 dBA
- Cut-off frequency: 100 Hz
- Accreditation validity: Through July 2030
Technical and Strategic Significance
The accreditation makes the facility one of the few NABL-accredited Hemi Anechoic Chambers in India for automotive Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) testing and validation. This positions ZF CVCS India as one among a select group of organizations capable of providing independently validated acoustic testing services that meet globally accepted laboratory standards.
Testing Scope and Applications
The chamber supports testing and validation requirements across a wide range of conventional and electrified vehicle technologies, including:
- Compressors
- Pumps
- Braking systems
- Steering systems
- Electric motors
- Electronic systems
- Electronic brake systems
- Inverters
- Air processing units
Integrated Proving Ground Ecosystem
The TÜV-certified proving ground was inaugurated in 2001 as India's first privately owned automotive proving ground and includes:
- Dedicated ABS/EBS braking tracks
- ESC validation infrastructure
- High-speed and gradient test tracks
- EV charging facilities
- Workshop and instrumentation support
The facility serves more than 50 customers, including leading OEMs, suppliers, and technology partners, supporting development, validation, and homologation activities across two-wheelers, three-wheelers, passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and off-highway applications.
Global Recognition and Market Impact
Through NABL's international mutual recognition framework, test reports generated by the accredited laboratory can be recognized across more than 100 countries, supporting customer development and validation programs intended for both domestic and international markets.
Management Commentary
Paramjit Singh Chadha, Managing Director, stated: "This achievement is an important milestone in our journey to build world-class engineering and validation capabilities in India. The NABL accreditation enables us to support customers with reliable, traceable and globally accepted testing services that help accelerate product development and validation across vehicle segments. It also reinforces the strength of our integrated proving-ground ecosystem and our commitment to delivering end-to-end, high-quality and innovative mobility solutions."
Company Background
ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India Limited (formerly known as WABCO INDIA Limited) is a leading provider of advanced braking systems, conventional braking products, and air-assisted technologies for the commercial vehicle industry in India. The company operates:
- Six manufacturing facilities
- A technology development support centre
- A vehicle testing facility
- A comprehensive nationwide aftermarket distribution and service network
With approximately 5,000 employees, the company reported total revenue of ₹4,302 crore for the financial year ended 2025-26.