Bonfiglioli Transmissions Pvt Ltd, the Indian subsidiary of power transmission and drive solutions firm Bonfiglioli Riduttori, has inaugurated its 42,500-square-meter high-tech smart assembly facility in Pune. The new facility has commenced operations from November 29, 2023, according to a statement.
“The facility features high-tech and real-time smart assembly operations alongside an eco-friendly and people-friendly environment. Almost 80 per cent of its plant is solar-powered. With the new facility being fully functional, the company aims to better serve its markets in the western region, catering to over 20 verticals in the discrete manufacturing and process sector,” Bonfiglioli Transmissions said in a statement.
The company said it also intends to offer a wide range of customised products, reduce lead time, and quick delivery timelines due to increased proximity.
Kennady V Kaippally, country manager of Bonfiglioli India, said, “We are committed to supporting industrial development in India by supplying smart and efficient systems required for Industry 4.0 operations. The western region represents a high-growth market, and we are expanding our assembly facility in Pune to meet the needs of the evolving market.”
He added that the new facility has the highest standards of quality and safety, consistent with other Bonfiglioli locations worldwide. It is a hi-tech, real-time smart assembly facility that will help us introduce a wide range of products to 20-odd verticals, including food, packaging, cement, steel, pharmaceutical, textile, material handling, sugar, power generation, paper, and water treatment sectors.
“We are sure this assembly facility will increase the cost competitiveness in the region for our products and reduce lead time to our customers,” Kaippally said.
Following the commencement of the new facility, Bonfiglioli Transmissions has expanded its team size, hiring more skilled staff and technicians. The company, in operation in India since 1998, has three production facilities: two in Chennai, and one in Pune.
Fausto Carboni, group CEO of Bonfiglioli S.p.A, said, “At Bonfiglioli, this facility symbolises more than just an infrastructure expansion, it represents a step forward in our dedication to designing cutting-edge and customer-centric solutions. We are strongly committed not just to meet market demands but to exceed them, and the new Pune plant solidifies the company’s position as a leader in power transmission and drive solutions in the local market, propelling us toward a future defined by innovation and reliability.”
Sonia Bonfiglioli, chairwoman of Bonfiglioli S.p.A, said, “25 years ago, I first visited India with my father and what I saw was a vast empty land. Today, I’m proud to say we’ve built an exceptional company here, with innovative facilities and most importantly, a team of fantastic and motivated people. It’s thanks to their hard work that we’re inaugurating a new innovative plant. I’m filled with pride knowing how far we’ve come.”
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