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Nidec Inaugurates New Manufacturing Facility in Karnataka

Nidec, a manufacturer of motors and generators, has inaugurated a new manufacturing facility with an investment of INR 6 billion at the Dharwad-Beluru Industrial Area in Hubballi, Karnataka. The site, named The Orchard Hub, marks a significant expansion of the company’s operations in India. The plant is expected to support sectors including electric vehicles, data centres, renewable […]

Cooper Corporation Begins Export of Gas-Powered Gensets to USA and Japan

Cooper Corporation, a manufacturer of engines, engine components, and generators, has commenced large-scale exports of gas-powered gensets to the United States and Japan. The shipments include gensets ranging from 5 kVA to 500 kVA, each approved by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). According to the company, its 10 kVA and 25 kVA gas gensets have […]

Ikea to Increase Local Sourcing in India for Domestic Operations

Ikea plans to raise its local sourcing in India to 50 percent from the current 30 percent for its domestic retail operations. The company also sources approximately EUR 400 million worth of products annually from India for its global supply chain. The move is aimed at expanding Ikea’s supply capabilities for both domestic and international […]

MIDHANI Inaugurates Second Titanium Alloy Manufacturing Plant in Hyderabad

Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (MIDHANI), a producer of special steels, superalloys, and titanium alloys, has inaugurated its second titanium manufacturing plant in Hyderabad. The facility is designed for the production of aero grade titanium alloys and is described by the company as its largest plant of this kind. The company’s first facility on the site is […]

ABB Develops High-Efficiency Motor for Steel Plant in India

ABB, a manufacturer of automation machinery, has developed a 56 megawatt synchronous electric motor for a steel plant in India, achieving an energy efficiency rating of 99.13 percent. The company states that this performance surpasses its previous high of 99.05 percent set in 2017. The motor will be used in an air separation unit (ASU) […]

NBI Bearings Begins Construction of New Manufacturing Plant in Ahmedabad

NBI Bearings, a manufacturer of high-precision bearings, has commenced construction of a new bearing manufacturing facility in Ahmedabad, India. The project covers a total area of 13,800 square metres and forms part of the company’s ongoing investment plan to expand production capacity and meet increasing market demand. The facility will include automated grinding lines, offices, a […]

Kinetic Watts and Volts Opens EV Manufacturing Facility in Maharashtra

Kinetic Watts and Volts, an automotive manufacturing company, has launched an electric vehicle manufacturing facility in Ahilya Nagar, Maharashtra. The plant, covering 87,000 square feet, features automated and robotics-based assembly lines and will be used to produce vehicles for both personal and fleet use, with potential plans to enter export markets. The facility includes automation, […]