Pune-based Force Motors has signed an agreement with Rolls-Royce Power Systems to set up a joint venture facility at Chakan to produce the MTU series of engines at an initial investment of over Rs 300 crore. Besides engines, the 51:49 joint venture, Force MTU Power Systems, will also build Series 1,600 generators for the Indian and global markets. These multi-application engines are currently being produced at Rolls-Royce Power Systems’ manufacturing facility in Germany. Following the tie-up, the facility will be moved to the Pune facility. The proposed facility is expected to commence production from the end of 2019, Force Motors managing director Prasan Firodia said.