Posts by Norwin Thomas

Fontana Gruppo Acquires Majority Stake in Right Tight Fasteners

Fontana Gruppo has completed the acquisition of a majority ownership stake in Right Tight Fasteners Pvt. Ltd., an Indian company specializing in high-strength special bolts, including special nuts and bolts. The acquisition brings five manufacturing plants under Fontana Gruppo’s operations, serving clients in the automotive, agricultural, industrial, and construction sectors. According to Fontana Gruppo CEO […]

Danfoss Power Solutions to Invest ₹1,000 Crore in Pune Manufacturing Facility

Danfoss Power Solutions has announced an investment of ₹1,000 crore to establish a new manufacturing facility in Talegaon, Pune. The seven-acre greenfield plant will expand the company’s production capacity for pumps, motors, cylinders, and valves. Construction of the facility is expected to be completed in the second half of 2026, with operations beginning soon after. […]

India’s Auto Component Exports Could Reach $100 Billion, Report Estimates

India’s auto component exports reached $21.2 billion in FY24, with projections suggesting they could grow to $100 billion as global original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) adjust their supply chains, according to a report released by the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA) and Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The report indicates that India has moved from […]

Bekaert Opens Concrete Expertise Center in India

Bekaert has inaugurated its India Concrete Expertise Centre at its plant in Lonand. The facility is designed for research and development in fibre-reinforced concrete applications, particularly testing the use of steel fibers in spray concrete. The inauguration took place in New Delhi as part of the Belgian Economic Mission to India. The official opening at […]

Mobility Solutions Expands Punjab Facility to Enhance Composite Manufacturing

Mobility Solutions Limited (MSL), a JCBL Group company, has expanded its manufacturing facility in Batauli, Punjab, to enhance its production of composite solutions for industries such as defence, aerospace, infrastructure, railways, and automotive. The 41,700-square-meter facility, with 12,000 square meters of covered area, began commercial production in December 2024 and is expected to reach full […]

BENZ Packaging Expands Operations with New Facilities in India and Vietnam

BENZ Packaging has initiated a Rs 150 crore investment over five years to expand its production capacity and modernise operations. As part of this effort, the company has established a 90,000-square-foot facility in Jhajjar, Haryana, and is expanding its presence internationally, including in Vietnam. The Jhajjar facility includes a fully automated corrugation unit, new extrusion […]

BLR Airport and Menzies Aviation Open New Domestic Cargo Terminal

Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR Airport), operated by Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), has partnered with Menzies Aviation to launch a new domestic cargo terminal. The facility spans 245,000 square feet and has a peak handling capacity of approximately 360,000 metric tons, with potential expansion to 400,000 metric tons. Located on a seven-acre site, the […]

Pellucere Technologies Opens Nano Coatings Manufacturing Facility in Maharashtra

Pellucere Technologies has inaugurated a manufacturing facility for nano coatings in Chakan, Maharashtra, on February 24, 2025. The plant has an annual production capacity of 8,500 metric tons and will manufacture coatings used in solar panels, retrofit solar, architectural glass, mirrors, glass partitions, and automotive glass. The facility will produce various advanced coatings, including anti-reflective, […]

Nuvoco Opens Ready-Mix Concrete Plant in Navi Mumbai

Nuvoco Vistas Corp. Ltd. has inaugurated a ready-mix concrete (RMC) plant in Nerul, Navi Mumbai, on November 8, 2023. The facility is positioned to cater to construction projects in Kharghar and Vashi, addressing the infrastructure requirements of the region. The plant is equipped with an M1 batching facility capable of producing 60 cubic meters of […]