Posts by Norwin Thomas

Royal IHC Opens New Office in Mumbai, Expands Manufacturing Footprint in India

Royal IHC, a Netherlands-based shipbuilding company, has opened a new office in Navi Mumbai to support its vessel production activities in India. The new facility is expected to expand the company’s manufacturing capabilities in the country and support its ongoing engineering and shipbuilding operations. The company operates a production facility in Taloja Navi Mumbai, opened […]

JOST Expands India Footprint Following Hyva Acquisition

JOST Werke SE, a Germany-based manufacturer of safety-critical systems for commercial vehicles, has expanded its presence in India following the acquisition of Netherlands-based hydraulic systems manufacturer Hyva in February 2025 for USD 398 million. The acquisition supports JOST’s strategy to increase its market reach in India’s commercial vehicle sector and strengthen its offerings in transport, […]

Uno Minda to Set Up New Alloy Wheel Manufacturing Plant in Haryana

Uno Minda, a manufacturer of automotive systems and components, has announced plans to establish a new manufacturing facility for two-wheeler alloy wheels in Bawal, Haryana. The proposed facility will have an installed capacity of approximately 1.5 million wheels annually and will support recently acquired orders and increasing market demand. The total investment for the project […]

Cultraro Opens New Production Facility in Faridabad

Cultraro Group, an Italian manufacturer of dampers and motion control systems, has opened a new production facility in Faridabad, India, as part of its ongoing expansion. The facility was inaugurated on May 6 and will support the company’s manufacturing operations in the region. The opening event was attended by Paolo Cultraro, CEO of Cultraro, along […]

Piller Sets Up New Manufacturing Facility in Maharashtra

Piller Blowers & Compressors has completed construction of a new production facility in Satara, Maharashtra, after 12 months of development. The plant, located in Chordia Industrial Park, will produce blowers and compressors for the Asian market. Production of the VapoFan unit for the Indian market began in May 2025, and deliveries are scheduled to start […]

HARTING India Opens Technology Centre in Bangalore for R&D and IT Solutions

HARTING India has opened a new Technology Centre in Bangalore to support its research and development activities and provide IT solutions. The facility will serve as a hub for developing connectivity solutions targeted at manufacturing, transportation, and telecommunications industries. The centre will house HARTING’s Innovation Hub team and Global IT solutions team. It features laboratories, […]

Rollepaal Begins Construction of New Manufacturing Facility in Ahmedabad

Rollepaal Pipe Extrusion Technology B.V. has commenced construction of a new manufacturing facility in Ahmedabad, India, aiming to double its existing production capacity. The groundbreaking ceremony took place on April 30, 2025. The expansion is part of Rollepaal’s broader strategy to enhance its presence in India and neighboring markets. The facility will focus on manufacturing […]

Advanced Microdevices Commissions 3000 kCi Gamma Irradiation Facility in India

Advanced Microdevices Pvt. Ltd. (mdi) has commissioned a gamma irradiation facility with a capacity of 3000 kiloCurie (kCi) earlier this year. The facility is intended to support the sterilization of the company’s sterilizing-grade filters and single-use systems. According to the company, the facility has been validated by the Board of Radiation & Isotope Technology (BRIT) […]

Tenneco Appoints Arvind Chandra as CEO for India Operations

Tenneco has appointed Arvind Chandra as the new Chief Executive Officer of its India operations. Chandra will oversee Tenneco India’s divisions, including Clean Air, Monroe Ride Solutions, Champion Ignition, and Powertrain businesses. This move comes as the company seeks to further strengthen its presence in the Indian market, which continues to be a key area […]

Saint-Gobain PCR India Expands Production Capacity at Halol Facility

Saint-Gobain Performance Ceramics & Refractories (PCR) India has expanded its manufacturing capabilities with the launch of a new DVC production line at its Halol facility. The company also inaugurated a new X-ray fluorescence (XRF) Centre in Bangalore aimed at improving the speed and accuracy of raw material and product analysis. According to the company, the […]