Truck body, trailer maker SATRAC to invest $100 million to set up 4 more units in India

SATRAC Engineering Private Ltd, India’s leading trailer and truck body manufacturing company and the 100% subsidiary of Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co., Ltd., Japan would invest about $100 million in seven years to set up four new plants in the country to cater to growing demand of trucks and trailers in India from infrastructure, mining and logistics sectors, MC Bantwal, Managing Director, SATRAC said.

“We will invest about ₹250 crore in each plant and new plants will come up in every 24 months. These will come up at Jamshedpur, followed by facilities in Pune, Gandhinagar and Bengaluru,” he said.

“This phased expansion strengthens SATRAC’s presence across important industrial corridors, enabling faster delivery, stronger regional engagement, and deeper market penetration,” he said.

The company which supplies it’s products to all heavy commercial vehicle companies in the country is also planning to foray into exports, defence markets and waste management segments which have vast potential for growth.

The company on Wednesday inaugurated its new manufacturing facility in Chennai to step up production in the commercial vehicle body-building segment. The company already has made an investment of ₹250 crore and another ₹70 crore to ₹80 crore would be invested in automation.

This facility has been set up to address the rapidly growing demand for high-quality trailers, tippers, and special-purpose vehicles across logistics, infrastructure, industrial, and government sectors, the MD said. 

This will help to improve turnaround times, and support the evolving needs of India’s infrastructure and transportation ecosystem, he said. The company’s top two customers include Tata Motors and Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV).

The newly inaugurated Chennai plant spans 15 acres, with 3.5 acres of covered production space, and has a production capacity of over 800 units per month.

 Mr. Bantwal said, “This facility brings us closer to our customers, strengthens our export capabilities with our Japanese partners, and enhances India’s position as a global hub for advanced commercial vehicle engineering.”

“To us this is not just capacity expansion, it is our commitment to raising industry standards across the region and the country,” he said.

The highlight of the facility is its high-end robotic welding systems, significantly enhancing structural integrity, consistency, and productivity.

“With this facility, we have significantly raised the bar for trailer and truck body manufacturing in India,” said Mt Bantwal.

“From robotic welding and advanced fabrication to integrated design & quality management systems, this plant reflects our commitment to building world-class products with uncompromising safety, durability, and engineering precision,” he said.

With this addition, SATRAC now operates two manufacturing facilities across Chennai and Bengaluru, with a combined production capacity exceeding 1,500 units per month, during peak production months.

Speaking at the inauguration, Torsten Schmidt, Managing Director & CEO, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles, “SATRAC has been a valued partner of DICV since our inception, and for over a decade they have consistently demonstrated excellence in quality, delivery performance, and customer service in the supply of tipper bodies.”

“As BharatBenz continues to strengthen its leadership in India’s construction and mining segment with our Heavy-Duty Truck range, having a supplier of this calibre in close proximity to our manufacturing plant is a significant strategic advantage — enhancing operational efficiency, improving turnaround times, and deepening collaboration,” he said.

“This new facility also reinforces our commitment to 90% localisation, a cornerstone of our Make in India philosophy. 

SATRAC’s long-term vision and dedication are clearly reflected in this investment, and we are confident that together we will unlock significant opportunities in Fully Built Solutions. We remain committed to raising the bar in the commercial vehicle industry while creating sustainable value for all our stakeholders,” he added. 

The company’s product portfolio includes trailers, tippers, truck build-ups, tankers, bulkers, special-purpose vehicles (SPVs), and defence vehicles. 

Traditionally, the trailer and truck body industry has been dominated by unorganised players, often placing pressure on safety and performance standards. 

SATRAC said it has consistently focused on process-led manufacturing, regulatory compliance, and professional after-sales support, offering customers best-in-class reliability, longer asset life, and considerable productivity gains.

Published – February 18, 2026 08:26 pm IST