Posts by Norwin Thomas

NETZSCH Begins Construction of New Manufacturing Facility in Goa

NETZSCH Technologies India has initiated construction of a new manufacturing facility in Goa, India. The foundation stone was laid on April 2, 2025, with participation from company board members and management, including Moritz Netzsch, Paul Netzsch, Jens Niessner, Andreas Denker (CEO of NETZSCH Pumps & Systems), Vivek Norman (Managing Director, NETZSCH Technologies India), Ingo Rädisch, […]

KEMROC and DOZCO Establish Joint Venture for Excavator Attachment Manufacturing in India

KEMROC, a Germany-based manufacturer of excavation equipment, and DOZCO, an Indian engineering company, have formed KEMROC-DOZCO India Pvt. Ltd., a joint venture aimed at producing drum cutters and excavator attachments for the Indian and broader Asian markets. The manufacturing operations will be based at DOZCO’s facility in Visakhapatnam, combining KEMROC’s product designs with local production […]

Remsons Industries Acquires 51.01% Stake in EV Manufacturer Astro Motors

Remsons Industries Limited has acquired a 51.01% stake in Pune-based electric three-wheeler manufacturer Astro Motors Private Limited. The deal, valued at INR 142.2 million, includes INR 42.2 million in equity issued on a preferential basis and INR 100 million in cash. Astro Motors operates a manufacturing facility in Chakan, near Pune, and produces geared electric […]

BEML Hosts R&D Conference to Highlight Manufacturing Innovation and Capability Building

BEML Ltd. held its first research and development conference at the Futuristic Product Innovation and Incubation Centre (FPIIC), located at the KGF complex. The event focused on manufacturing-related innovation, strategic investments, and emerging technology trends relevant to industrial and defence production. The conference included over ten presentations by consultants, technical experts, and BEML teams from […]

GRSE Signs Agreement with Swan Defence to Collaborate on Commercial Shipbuilding

Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Swan Defence and Heavy Industries to jointly construct commercial vessels and offshore structures. The agreement was signed on 7 April 2025 and outlines plans to share infrastructure and collaborate on project execution in the commercial shipbuilding sector. According to the […]

ZEISS Opens Quality Excellence Center in Ahmedabad to Support Manufacturing Sector

ZEISS has inaugurated a new Quality Excellence Center (QEC) in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, marking its sixth such facility in India. The new center is intended to provide manufacturers in the region with access to precision metrology and quality assurance technologies, aligning with the company’s strategy to expand its industrial services footprint across India. The Ahmedabad QEC […]

Cochin Shipyard Installs New Machinery, Advances Green Tug Project

Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) has introduced advanced manufacturing machinery aimed at expanding its shipbuilding capabilities and supporting sustainability initiatives. The company also commenced work on two hybrid propulsion tugs under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways’ Green Tug Transition Programme (GTTP), with a total of 16 tugs planned for construction across Indian ports. During […]

Canpac Opens New Manufacturing Facility in Hyderabad

Canpac has opened a new manufacturing facility in Hyderabad as part of its ongoing expansion in South India. The plant is expected to enhance the company’s production capabilities and improve delivery timelines in the region. The facility will produce a range of paper-based packaging products including folding cartons, paper bags, and paper bowls and buckets. […]

Watlow Opens New Technical Development Center in Bengaluru

Watlow has opened a new facility in Bengaluru, India, expanding its manufacturing and engineering footprint in the region. The facility will serve as a technical development center aimed at supporting its global customer base with thermal systems and localized manufacturing capabilities. According to the company, the Bengaluru center is intended to enhance responsiveness and enable […]