Posts by Eashan Kumar

Hindustan Zinc Collaborates with Startups for Digital Innovation in Manufacturing

Hindustan Zinc Limited, an integrated zinc producer, held a felicitation ceremony to recognize technology startups contributing to the company’s operational advancements. The event, organized ahead of India’s National Startup Day, highlighted the company’s engagement with over 40 startups on 60 projects, alongside collaborations with more than 50 startups for industrial scale-ups. The company’s partnerships focus […]

ASK Automotive Opens New Manufacturing Plant in Karnataka

ASK Automotive has started commercial operations at its new manufacturing facility in Karnataka as of January 14, 2025, according to a press release issued by the company. The plant, operated by its wholly owned subsidiary, ASK Automobiles, is the company’s 18th production unit overall and the third under the ASK Automobiles banner. The facility is […]

Ace Green Recycling Plans Expansion of Battery Recycling Capacity in Gujarat

Ace Green Recycling, Inc. has announced plans to establish a lithium and lead battery recycling facility in Mundra, Gujarat. The facility is projected to have a recycling capacity of 10,000 metric tons of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries annually by 2026, according to a press release issued by the company. The site, located near the […]

JCBL South Delivers 100th Trailer to BEML

JCBL South, previously known as JML, has delivered its 100th trailer to Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML), a public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Defence, India. The milestone signifies the company’s continued production and delivery capabilities within the trailer manufacturing sector. JCBL South specializes in manufacturing customized trailers designed to meet client specifications. The […]

Toyota Launches Technical Education Program at Government ITI in Mizoram

Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd. has partnered with the Government Industrial Training Institute (ITI), Aizawl, to introduce the Toyota-Technical Education Program (T-TEP), offering a one-year General Technician (Mechanic) course. The program, launched with an initial cohort of 24 students, is designed to provide technical training and certification to participants upon successful completion and examination. Toyota […]

Jaguar Partners with Tata Communications for Enhanced Vehicle Connectivity

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has announced an extension of its collaboration with Tata Communications to enhance the connectivity of its next-generation vehicles through the Tata Communications MOVE™ platform. The partnership aims to enable seamless and continuous connectivity for JLR vehicles, even in remote areas across 120 countries. The MOVE™ platform will integrate with JLR’s upcoming […]

Hitachi Energy Announces Factory Expansions in India

Hitachi Energy is advancing its operations in India with significant factory expansions and a $250 million investment over the next five years. The initiatives include a new production bay in Mysore, Karnataka, and a greenfield bushing factory in Halol, Vadodara, aimed at bolstering transformer manufacturing capacity to support India’s energy transition and grid modernization efforts. […]

Gold Plus Expands Production Capacity with New Karnataka Facility

Gold Plus Glass Industry Limited has commenced operations at its newly built manufacturing facility in Karnataka, significantly increasing its production capabilities. The facility achieved its Commercial Operations Date (COD) in June 2024 and represents a ₹2,500 crore investment. The plant has a float glass manufacturing capacity of 584,000 metric tons per annum and a solar […]

Ajay Malshe named International Director for the Society of Manufacturing Engineers

Ajay Malshe, a professor of mechanical engineering at Purdue University, has been elected as a 2025 International Director for the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), a nonprofit organization that represents the North American manufacturing industry, including manufacturers, academia, professionals, students, and the communities in which they operate. Its Board of Directors is elected by voting […]