Stäubli, a Switzerland-headquartered industrial and mechatronic solutions provider with operations across electrical connectors, fluid connectors, robotics and textile machinery, has expanded its manufacturing facility in Bangalore with an investment of USD 10 million to strengthen local production of solar photovoltaic (PV) connectors. The expansion is aimed at supporting rising demand from India’s renewable energy sector while enhancing the company’s ability to serve global markets.
The company said the upgraded facility will focus on the production of MC4-Evo1 and MC4-Evo2 connectors, which are used to connect solar modules with inverters and other balance-of-system equipment. According to a press release issued by Stäubli, the expansion includes new automated assembly lines and enhanced quality assurance systems to support higher output while maintaining consistent manufacturing standards.
India’s solar sector has seen steady capacity additions in recent years, driving demand for locally manufactured components with predictable supply and quality. Stäubli stated that the expanded Bangalore plant will enable higher production volumes, reduced lead times, and improved supply chain resilience for original equipment manufacturers, engineering, procurement and construction companies, and project developers.
“India is a key pillar in Stäubli’s global growth and manufacturing strategy,” said Gerald Vogt, Chief Executive Officer of the Stäubli Group. “This investment strengthens our global supply capabilities and enables us to support customers worldwide with reliable, high-performance PV connector solutions produced to the highest quality and sustainability standards.”
The company said the facility integrates automated and energy-efficient manufacturing processes and operates as a zero-discharge unit in line with environmental compliance requirements. The expanded capacity is also expected to support local application engineering and product development, enabling faster response to market requirements while remaining aligned with global specifications.
“This expansion underscores our long-term commitment to India’s renewable energy journey,” said Gurupad Bhat, Managing Director of Stäubli Tec Systems India. “By strengthening local manufacturing, engineering, and skill development, we are supporting the solar ecosystem with globally benchmarked solutions while contributing to job creation and industrial growth.”
Stäubli said the Bangalore facility will serve customers across multiple Indian states, including Delhi, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka. The site is also expected to support export requirements as renewable energy adoption accelerates in other markets.
The company added that the expansion includes a local vendor development programme aimed at strengthening backward integration and the domestic renewable energy manufacturing ecosystem. Production at the expanded facility is scheduled to commence in January 2026.
Stäubli operates in 28 countries and employs about 6,000 people globally. Its Indian subsidiary, Stäubli Tec Systems India, was established in 2012 and operates from Bangalore with an additional presence in Gurgaon, serving sectors including renewable energy, automotive, pharmaceuticals, railways, aerospace and industrial automation.