Nidec Leroy-Somer, a manufacturer of electromechanical components and systems, has completed the relocation of its manufacturing facility from Noida to Hubli, Karnataka. The move is intended to bring the company closer to industrial hubs and enhance its operational alignment with key ecosystems. The new plant will handle the production and dispatch of a range of […]
Toppan Speciality Films, a Japan-based company engaged in printing, packaging, and advanced materials, has inaugurated its sixth production line at its Punjab facility dedicated to manufacturing biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) and polyethylene (BOPE) film structures. These materials are used in mono-material packaging solutions designed to support recyclability and circular economy principles. The additional capacity is aimed […]
Hitachi Energy India has delivered a pioneering 400 kV, 315 MVA three-phase transformer filled with synthetic ester fluid to Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL). Manufactured at the Maneja, Vadodara facility, it represents the first transformer of this voltage class and capacity in India using synthetic ester insulation. Synthetic ester fluid serves as a safer and […]
RIX Corporation, a Japanese manufacturer of fluid control and industrial equipment, is establishing a manufacturing facility in Karnataka through its subsidiary, RIX India Manufacturing Private Limited. The plant is located within the Japan Industrial Township (JIT) in the Vasantha Narasapura Industrial Area, near Bengaluru, which is recognized as a hub for automotive manufacturing. The Indian […]
ZF India Pvt Ltd and Japan-based Somic Ishikawa Inc. have finalized the transfer of full ownership of their Indian joint venture, Somic ZF Components Pvt Ltd, to Somic Ishikawa. The transaction ends a 32-year partnership between the two companies, with Somic ZF Components now becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of the Somic Group. Established in […]
Shimadzu Corporation, a manufacturer of scientific instruments and medical equipment, is establishing a new manufacturing facility in Bengaluru, Karnataka, as part of its plan to expand local production capabilities in India. The plant, operated by the newly formed subsidiary Shimadzu Manufacturing India Private Limited (SMI), is scheduled to begin operations in the spring of 2027. The […]
Seiko Epson Corporation has announced the inauguration of its first ink tank printer manufacturing facility in India. Located in Chennai, the plant has been established in collaboration with Epson’s manufacturing partner RIKUN and is scheduled to begin operations in October 2025. The facility will initially focus on producing Epson’s EcoTank printers. The new Epson manufacturing […]
Hitachi High-Tech Corporation has inaugurated a new office and Global Technical Center in Bengaluru, India. The facility houses advanced microscopy and analytical equipment, including a Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FESEM) and specialized sample preparation units. FESEM technology enables ultra-high-resolution imaging and analysis of materials at the nanoscale, making it essential for advanced research in materials […]
Kobe Steel has announced plans to invest approximately JPY 3 billion to expand its plant at Kobelco Industrial Machinery India (KIMI). The project is scheduled for completion in fiscal year 2027 and is intended to increase production capacity to meet rising demand for tyre and rubber machinery in India. The expansion includes the installation of […]
Hitachi Energy India Limited has received a INR 6.47 billion order from Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) for 30 units of 765 kV, 500 MVA single-phase transformers. The equipment will be manufactured at the company’s Maneja facility in Vadodara, Gujarat, supporting POWERGRID’s transmission network expansion. Designed for ultra-high-voltage (UHV) AC applications, these transformers bolster India’s power […]
