Posts by Norwin Thomas

MacGregor to Supply Electric Cargo Cranes for Vertom Vessels Built in India

MacGregor, a UK-based producer of cargo and load-handling solutions for the maritime industry, has received an order from the Netherlands-based Vertom group to supply electric cargo cranes for four multipurpose vessels being constructed at Chowgule Shipyard in India. Deliveries of the equipment are scheduled to begin in 2026. The order was booked in the second […]

Hyundai’s Korean Suppliers Looking to Increase Manufacturing Footprint in India

Around fourteen South Korean die and mould manufacturers and plastic injection moulded auto component producers are exploring opportunities to establish manufacturing facilities in India. These consist of tier 2 and tier 3 suppliers to Hyundai, Kia and Mobis. The firms are considering entering India through joint ventures with local partners, focusing on locations such as […]

Baheti Recycling Signs Aluminium Alloy Supply Agreement with Minda Corporation

Baheti Recycling Industries Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Minda Corporation Limited for the supply of 4,368 metric tonnes of aluminium alloy ingots in the financial year 2025–26. The order is valued at approximately INR 1.21 billion and covers a one-year period. Baheti Recycling currently operates three rotary facilities and 15 furnaces with […]

Payper Bagging’s Pune Facility Now Fully Operational

Payper Bagging, a Spanish manufacturer of bagging, palletizing, and packaging solutions, has fully operationalised its manufacturing centre in Pune, India. The facility spans over 4,000 square metres and is located in Pune’s Technology Park. Inaugurated in December 2024, the facility was designed to meet demand for bulk bagging solutions and is part of Payper’s strategy […]

Birla Corporation Expands Cement Production Capacity in Bihar and Madhya Pradesh

Birla Corporation, a cement and jute manufacturing company, and its wholly-owned subsidiary RCCPL have announced a combined capital expenditure of INR 43.35 billion to expand cement production capacity through the establishment of new grinding and clinker units. The investment includes setting up three new grinding units and expanding an existing integrated facility. According to a […]

Fahi-Q Innovation Expands Manufacturing Capacity at Coimbatore Facility

Fahi-Q Innovation, a Coimbatore based automatic screen printing machinery manufacturing company, is expanding its manufacturing operations. The company has added new CNC machines – TL200s from Lokesh Machines Limited and VMCs from Haitian Huayuan Machinery (India) Pvt. Ltd. With this, the total number of machines sourced from these suppliers has reached ten. Fahi-Q Innovation’s manufacturing […]

Arctic Refrigeration Commissions Automated Manufacturing Facility for Heat Exchangers in Rajasthan

Arctic Refrigeration Pvt. Ltd., a manufacturer of HVACR components, has commenced operations at a new automated manufacturing plant in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan, focused on producing heat exchangers for HVACR applications. The facility will manufacture air-cooled condensers, cooling coils, condensing units, and evaporators. The plant is equipped with a Mandrel 4000mm control system, aC-Type Fin Press Line, […]

Gabriel India Acquires Auto Component Assets of Marelli Motherson Auto Suspension Parts

Gabriel India Limited, a manufacturer of ride control products, has acquired assets from Marelli Motherson Auto Suspension Parts Private Limited (MMAS), a 50:50 joint venture between Marelli Europe S.p.A. and Samvardhana Motherson International Limited. The acquisition adds an annual production capacity of 3.2 million shock absorbers and 1 million gas spring units, aimed at expanding […]

Gate 7 Formally Inaugurates Production Facility in Pune

Gate 7 Group, a UK-based producer of decals and printed components, has formally inaugurated their Pune production site on 24th April 2025, as part of the company’s global manufacturing operations. The facility, which was set up in May 2024, is intended to expand the company’s production capacity and improve lead times for customers in the […]