Kanthal has inaugurated a new wire manufacturing facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, which has more than tripled the site’s production capacity. The expansion includes automated production processes and Industry 4.0-ready quality control systems.
The new facility is designed to enable shorter lead times and more flexible order handling through advanced Industry 4.0-ready quality control, and fully automated production processes.
The Hosur site will serve customers in sectors such as load banks and electronics, with the facility supporting increased demand across Asia. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was led by Robert Stål, President of Kanthal. Stål, who became President in February 2023, has a background in operational and commercial leadership within Alleima, the parent company of Kanthal.
Kanthal is a brand specialising in industrial heating technology and resistance materials. Its products include resistance wires used in electronics, heating elements, and industrial furnaces.