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Sandvik Innovation Hub in Pune on Track to be Ready by Early 2026

Sandvik, a Sweden-based engineering group, is expanding its Intelligent Manufacturing development site in Pune, India, into an innovation hub aimed at strengthening research and development in digital manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and customer support. The facility, which hosts the company’s CAD/CAM software brands Cimatron, Mastercam and SigmaNEST, is expected to be fully operational as an innovation […]

SKF CEO Rickard Gustafson Visits India Facilities Ahead of 2025 Tech and Innovation Summit

SKF, the Swedish industrial technology company, will present a range of new products and solutions at its 2025 Tech and Innovation Summit on 18 September. The virtual event will focus on reducing industrial downtime, improving operational efficiency, and enabling data-driven decision-making. The announcement follows the recent visit of Rickard Gustafson, President and CEO of SKF, […]

Kanthal Inaugurates New Wire Manufacturing Facility in Hosur

Kanthal has inaugurated a new wire manufacturing facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, which has more than tripled the site’s production capacity. The expansion includes automated production processes and Industry 4.0-ready quality control systems. The new facility is designed to enable shorter lead times and more flexible order handling through advanced Industry 4.0-ready quality control, and […]

Hindustan Zinc to Deploy Collision Avoidance System with Epiroc

Hindustan Zinc has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Epiroc to introduce digital safety technologies in its mining operations. The strategic partnership will begin with the deployment of Epiroc’s Collision Avoidance System at the Sindesar Khurd Mine in Rajasthan’s Rajsamand district and will later be expanded across all of the company’s underground mines. In the […]

Epiroc Begins Construction of New Production and R&D Facility in Nashik

Epiroc AB, a supplier of mining and infrastructure equipment, has commenced construction of a new production and research and development facility in Nashik, Maharashtra. The site, covering around 175,000 square metres, will include buildings for production and prototyping, an R&D laboratory, offices, and an outdoor test track. Operations are expected to begin in the third […]

Atlas Copco to Invest INR 5.75 Billion in New Pune Headquarters

Atlas Copco (India) Private Limited will invest INR 5.75 billion to establish its new India headquarters at Dapodi, Pimpri-Chinchwad (PCMC), Pune, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Maharashtra. The new India headquarters is expected to house approximately 3400 employees. The MoU was formalised in the presence of Maharashtra […]

Epiroc India Launches New Utility Vehicle at Hindustan Zinc’s Kayad Mining Site

Epiroc India, a manufacturer of industrial equipment, has launched a new utility vehicle for mining applications at the Hindustan Zinc Kayad site, marking its entry into a new product segment. The development is part of the company’s broader efforts to expand its manufacturing footprint and product offerings in India. The vehicle is designed to support […]

Rosti Expands Upcoming Injection Moulding Facility in Chennai

Rosti has announced an expansion of its under-construction injection moulding facility in Chennai, India, increasing the planned manufacturing space by 7,500 square metres. The expansion was approved before the original facility’s completion and is part of the company’s broader capacity growth strategy in Asia. Once operational, the Chennai facility will house 45 injection moulding machines […]

Ericsson Begins Export of Locally-Made Antennas from India

Ericsson, a telecommunications company, has started exporting its first antenna model manufactured in India, with commercial rollout beginning in June and international shipments scheduled from July. This marks an expansion of the company’s passive antenna manufacturing and engineering operations in India. According to the company, more than 50 percent of the antenna components are locally […]

SKF India To Set Up New Plant In Pune, Expand Capacities in Haridwar and Bangalore

SKF India, a manufacturer of bearings, plans to expand manufacturing capacity across both its automotive and industrial segments by 2030. These expansion plans involve the company’s plants in Haridwar, Bangalore and Pune. The Haridwar plant is set for a 50 percent capacity increase, supported by an investment of INR 1,000–1,500 million, targeted for completion by […]