Renault has inaugurated a new design centre near Chennai as part of its plans to increase local design and manufacturing capabilities in India. The Renault Design Centre Chennai (RDCC), located at Mahindra World City about 55 km south of Chennai, is part of the company’s strategy to roll out five new vehicle models in the […]
Danfoss India has commissioned a battery-based Energy Storage System (BESS) at its manufacturing campus in Oragadam, Chennai. The installation is privately owned and grid-scale in nature, and is designed to store excess solar energy generated at the facility for later use. The energy storage system comprises a 250 kW power conversion system (PCS), a 270 […]
Aqua Forge Robotics Pvt Ltd has established a new branch office in Chennai, which will function as its dedicated research and development centre for underwater drone and robotics technology. The facility will focus on innovation, design, and manufacturing for marine and industrial applications. According to the company, the expansion aims to enhance its R&D capabilities […]
Allison Transmission has expanded its manufacturing facility in Oragadam, Sriperumbudur, Chennai, following an additional investment of INR 7.63 billion, following an earlier commitment of INR 4.56 billion made during the Tamil Nadu Global Investors Meet 2024. According to the company, the expansion will enable it to scale up global production of fully automatic transmissions. The […]
EKI Energy Services has announced an investment in Tvasta Manufacturing Solutions, a Chennai-based company engaged in additive manufacturing. The move involves a minor equity stake and is intended to generate returns on EKI’s surplus funds. The partnership is expected to be formalised by April 30, 2025. Founded in 2016 by Adithya Jain, Parivarthan Reddy, and […]
Yazaki has commenced development of a 316,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Chengalpattu, Chennai, in partnership with Horizon Industrial Parks. The new unit will support Yazaki’s wire harness production operations for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in India and is expected to employ over 2,000 people. This plant marks Yazaki’s third facility developed in collaboration with […]
German fan and motor manufacturer ebm-papst has announced an investment of INR 3.40 billion in a new manufacturing facility in Chennai. The plant, which will be the company’s third in India, is expected to be completed by the end of 2026. It will support operations serving the Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Africa (APAC & MEA) […]
PennWhite India Private Limited, a subsidiary of UK-based PennWhite Limited, has announced plans to set up a manufacturing facility in Oragadam, Tamil Nadu. The plant will focus on producing foam control chemicals to meet demand in India and the wider Asian market. The company has signed a long-term lease for land and a building where […]
TCPL Packaging has inaugurated a new manufacturing facility near Chennai, expanding its production capacity for paperboard cartons. The new facility is intended to improve logistics and service capabilities, particularly for customers in southern India. The company stated that this expansion aligns with its broader strategy to enhance operational efficiency and strengthen its footprint in key […]
TuTr Hyperloop, an Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras)-incubated company, has entered into multiple agreements with international stakeholders to advance hyperloop technology development in India. In a collaboration between Indian and German institutions, IIT Madras, TuTr Hyperloop, the Technical University of Munich (TUM), and Neoways Technologies GmbH (NEO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding […]