Industry

LICO Materials Opens Battery Recycling Facility in Bengaluru

LICO Materials has launched a battery recycling facility in Bengaluru capable of processing 17,500 metric tonnes of lithium-ion batteries annually. The plant currently has an infeed capacity of 4GWh per year, with plans to increase this to 10GWh in the near future. The facility is designed to recover critical materials such as lithium, cobalt, and […]

Welspun Tubular Expands Little Rock Facility with $100 Million Investment

Welspun Tubular LLC, a subsidiary of Welspun Corp Ltd, held a groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of its pipe manufacturing facility in Little Rock, Arkansas, USA. The $100 million investment, announced earlier in September 2024, aims to upgrade the High-Frequency Induction Welding (HFIW) pipe production capabilities and expand the company’s product range. The upgraded facility […]

DuPont and CHIME Performance Polymers Open Anti-Friction Coatings Facility in Chennai

DuPont, in partnership with CHIME Performance Polymers Private Limited, has established a facility for DuPont™ MOLYKOTE® anti-friction coatings in Sriperumbudur, Chennai, a region known for its automotive parts manufacturing sector. The facility aims to support both customer trials and regular production of anti-friction coatings. The new unit is equipped with advanced pre-processing and testing technologies, […]

Markem-Imaje Opens Thermal Transfer Printing Solutions Lab in Bengaluru

Markem-Imaje has inaugurated a new Thermal Transfer (TT) Printing Solutions Testing and Lab Facility in Jigani, Bengaluru. According to a press release, the facility aims to enhance product development and cater to the needs of customers in India and neighboring regions. The lab is equipped with advanced testing and research capabilities designed to support innovation […]

Panasonic Life Solutions Opens Electrical Manufacturing Facility in Andhra Pradesh

Panasonic Life Solutions India Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation, has inaugurated a new electrical construction materials (ECM) manufacturing facility in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh. This facility, built to Industry 4.0 standards, represents the company’s first manufacturing base in Southern India and seventh in the country. The facility, spanning 1,33,584 square meters with an […]

JDS Group Expands Production Capacity with New Conductor Division Plant

JDS Group of Companies has inaugurated a new conductor division facility at Vidarbha Alloy Conductor in Borgaon. According to an announcement from the company, this expansion is aimed at enhancing manufacturing capabilities and improving operational efficiency to meet evolving market demands. The new facility includes advanced machinery such as a 13-capstan RBD machine, two skip […]

Hutchinson Establishes Operations at ESR Oragadam Facility

Hutchinson, a company specializing in vibration control, fluid management, and sealing technologies, has commenced operations at a 150,000-square-foot facility within the ESR Oragadam Industrial and Logistics Park in Tamil Nadu. The facility is expected to support Hutchinson’s activities in the automotive and aerospace sectors, aligning with its engineering focus. According to a statement from ESR […]

HORIBA Launches Hydrogen Engine Test Facility in Pune

HORIBA India has inaugurated its Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine (H2-ICE) Test Bed Facility at the HORIBA India Technical Center (HITC) in Chakan, Pune. The facility, designed to test hydrogen-fuel-based internal combustion engines, has a testing capacity of up to 380 kilowatts and complies with global safety standards. According to the company’s press release, the facility […]

Sun Industries India to Expand Manufacturing Capacity by 50%

Sun Industries India has announced plans to expand its manufacturing capacity by 50% at its greenfield facility. The company conducted a Bhoomi Pooja ceremony on December 5, 2025, to mark the beginning of the expansion project. The expanded facility is expected to be operational by May 2025, enhancing the company’s ability to manufacture pressed metal […]

SG Expands Manufacturing Capacity with New Machinery in Bengaluru Facility

Stephenson Gobin has upgraded its 7,000-square-meter manufacturing facility in Bengaluru, India, by installing four advanced machines to enhance production capacity and efficiency. This investment is aimed at improving machining methods, CNC capabilities, and cutting tool technology. According to an update, the new machinery will align the Bengaluru operations more closely with SG’s facility in the […]