3B Goa Glass Fibre has commissioned a new furnace at its facility in Colvale, Goa, as part of an ongoing expansion initiative. The investment aims to scale up production capacity at the site, which has been operational since 1996. 3B Goa is affiliated with 3B-the fibreglass company, headquartered in Battice, Belgium, and both companies are […]
L&T Energy Green Tech Limited (LTEGL) and John Cockerill Energy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore technologies related to Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) and Thermal Energy Storage (TES). The collaboration will focus on manufacturing, component supply, and engineering solutions aimed at advancing these technologies. LTEGL, a subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro (L&T), […]
Ashirvad Pipes, the Indian unit of Belgium-based Aliaxis, plans to invest approximately INR 4 billion to establish two greenfield manufacturing plants in Chennai and Hyderabad by the financial year 2027. The expansion is aimed at increasing the company’s production capacity from 300,000 tonnes to 400,000 tonnes annually. According to Partha Sarathi Basu, Managing Director of […]
John Cockerill Defense and Electro Pneumatics & Hydraulics Pvt Ltd have announced a joint venture (JV) to manufacture and assemble turrets for the Indian Army’s Indian Light Tank (I.L.T) program. The partnership will combine John Cockerill’s expertise in advanced weapon systems with Electro Pneumatics & Hydraulics’ local manufacturing capabilities. The JV aims to support India’s […]
Belgium-based telecommunications company Proximus plans to set up a global capability centre (GCC) in Bengaluru, according to company chairman Stefaan De Clerck. The company has appointed a CEO to lead the new centre and is in the process of assembling a team comprising both young and experienced professionals. In 2024, Proximus collaborated with Infosys to […]
As part of the Belgium Economic Mission to India, a delegation led by Princess Astrid of Belgium visited John Cockerill’s Taloja facility, which specializes in rolling mills, steel processing lines, and industrial furnaces. The visit highlighted ongoing collaborations between Belgian and Indian industries in the steel sector. During the visit, John Cockerill representatives provided an […]
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 […]
Silox Group has inaugurated a new Research & Innovation Centre (RIC) in Vadodara, Gujarat, with an initial investment of approximately €2 million. The facility is expected to be fully operational by the second quarter of 2025. This development aligns with the company’s recent acquisition of a 35-acre greenfield industrial site at Payal Industrial Park in […]
John Cockerill India Limited (JCIL) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) to explore joint initiatives aimed at advancing solutions for the steel industry in India. The agreement was formalized during a signing ceremony held in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The collaboration seeks to leverage technological expertise to address […]
AM Green has placed a significant electrolyser order with John Cockerill Hydrogen to support one of India’s largest green ammonia projects, planned for Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh. The project, which will feature 1.3 GW of advanced pressurized alkaline electrolysers, is intended to produce green hydrogen at a low cost using round-the-clock renewable energy sourced from wind, […]