MANN+HUMMEL opens tech, innovation centre in Karnataka

Key points

• MANN+HUMMEL, a provider of filtration solutions, announced on Wednesday (May 20, 2026) the launch of its new state-of-the-art Global Technology & Innovation Centre in Karnataka, the company’s largest development centre outside Germany.
• The new facility is designed to accelerate global product development and customer-centric innovation by integrating advanced research labs, testing infrastructure, digital engineering, and data analytics under one roof.
• And, this unified approach is expected to support next-generation filtration solutions across mobility, industrial applications, and clean air and water purification, according to company officials.
• Speaking on the occasion, Kurk Wilks, president and CEO, MANN+HUMMEL Group, said, “India stands at the forefront of engineering talent and technological advancement, making it a natural choice for our largest development hub outside Germany.” This centre would not only accelerate the group’s innovation capabilities but also enable it to deliver scalable, sustainable filtration solutions to customers worldwide, he added.
• Sudeesh Karimbingal, managing director, MANN+HUMMEL...