Schaeffler India will showcase next-generation motion technology solutions for construction equipment at bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2026. The event runs from September 15 to 18 at the India Exposition Mart in Greater Noida.

The company will display its portfolio under the theme 'Moving Next Generation of Construction Machines'. Visitors can view the solutions at Hall 11, Booth Q51.

Technology Showcase

Schaeffler will demonstrate technologies aimed at improving efficiency, reducing emissions, and enhancing equipment reliability. Key exhibits include:

• Low-friction bearings from the X-life portfolio for drivetrains and hydraulic pumps
• Sensor technologies including torque measurement modules for predictive maintenance
• Electric motors and electromechanical linear actuators as alternatives to hydraulic functions
• Industrial Lifetime Solutions featuring condition monitoring and smart lubrication systems

Strategic Positioning

Harsha Kadam, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of Schaeffler India, highlighted the importance of the Indian market. He noted sustained investments in infrastructure and manufacturing support this growth.

"Our focus is not only on supplying components, but on enabling our customers with integrated solutions that improve efficiency, reliability and lifecycle performance," Kadam stated.

He emphasized Schaeffler India's local capabilities, citing five manufacturing facilities and localization levels of approximately 80 percent.

Regional Outlook

Maximilian Fiedler, Regional Chief Executive Officer Asia/Pacific for the Schaeffler Group, described the construction industry's shift toward greater efficiency and lower emissions. He identified India as a strategic capability hub for the region.

"India has a particularly important role to play in this evolution, combining a growing domestic market with strong manufacturing, engineering and innovation capabilities," Fiedler said.

What the Numbers Show

Schaeffler India operates five manufacturing plants across Talegaon, Savli, Maneja, Hosur, and Shoolagiri. The company maintains three R&D centers and employs over 3,800 people in India. This infrastructure supports an 80 percent localization rate, indicating a deep integration into the domestic supply chain rather than reliance on imports for key components.

Schaeffler India Limited announced a major transformation of its aftermarket brand identity, uniting FAG, INA, and LuK under a single Schaeffler brand. The global rollout begins in Q2 2027.

The company aims to simplify customer access to its complete portfolio of products, services, and digital solutions within the Vehicle Lifetime Solutions division. This shift addresses increasing vehicle complexity by offering integrated solutions rather than individual components.

Phased Global Rollout

The transition will start with the FAG product brand in Q2 2027. Products worldwide will feature new packaging that places the Schaeffler brand prominently while retaining FAG, INA, and LuK names in a supporting role. This approach preserves market awareness built over decades while creating a consistent corporate presence.

Product quality, specifications, part numbers, and online catalogs remain unchanged. Product labeling on metal components will also stay the same, ensuring continuity for distributors and workshops.

Brand Transition Details

Strategic Rationale

Jens Schueler, CEO of Vehicle Lifetime Solutions, stated that customers already experience Schaeffler as one technology partner. Unifying the portfolio reinforces the company’s ambition to lead in mobility and repair. Maik Losleben, Head of Repair and Maintenance Solutions, noted that the mono-brand structure reduces communication complexity for distribution partners.

What the Numbers Show

The strategic pivot highlights a dependency on brand consolidation to drive operational efficiency. By merging three distinct legacy brands (FAG, INA, LuK) into one identity, Schaeffler seeks to streamline marketing spend and catalog navigation without altering underlying product metrics or part numbers.