ABB India has expanded its local production capabilities at its Peenya, Bengaluru factory with a new line for energy-efficient drives. This expansion increases local production capacity by about 25 percent, supporting the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ program. The new line integrates cutting-edge automation and will produce drives for industries including buildings, data centers, and water treatment, reducing lead times by up to 40 percent.
New Production Line Launched
ABB India has launched a new production line for variable speed drive (VSD) modules at its Peenya factory in Bengaluru. This initiative marks a significant expansion of local manufacturing capabilities and is aligned with the company’s commitment to the Indian market. The new line is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and will help meet the increasing demand for energy-efficient drives.
Increased Production Capacity
The expansion will result in an increase of approximately 25 percent in the local production capacity of drives. This boost supports the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ and ‘Make in India’ programs, facilitating faster delivery and improved customization for customers.
Automation and Industry 4.0
The new production line incorporates cutting-edge automation to enhance productivity, safety, and quality. This integration aligns with Industry 4.0 standards, ensuring efficient and reliable manufacturing processes. The advanced technology allows for the production of high-quality drives with greater precision and speed.
Target Industries
The new line will produce drives with large power ratings for a variety of industries, including buildings, data centers, water, cement, and metals. Localized production is expected to reduce lead times by up to 40 percent, enhancing delivery efficiency and enabling the production of ‘made-to-order’ drives for key industrial segments.
Executive Commentary
According to AR Madhusudan, Business Line Manager, Drive Products, ABB India, this expansion reinforces ABB’s commitment to advancing local production capabilities and delivering energy-efficient technologies. The expanded and upgraded drives factory will cater to customers with greater reliability, speed, and agility.
ABB’s Commitment
The expansion marks 50 years of innovation and energy efficiency with VSDs globally and two decades of drives production excellence in India. ABB’s variable speed drives are used to control the speed of electric motors to improve energy efficiency and performance in various industrial applications.
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