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Schneider Electric to invest Rs 300 cr to built Smart Factory in Telangana
Industry News- Oct 03,22
The upcoming unit will be the company’s second factory in Telangana, serving as a harbinger of growth while strengthening resilience in supply chain operations. The first phase with 2 lakh sq ft facility area is expected to be completed in September 2023.
Hyderabad (Telangana)
Schneider Electric, the global leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, hosted the Ground breaking Ceremony of its upcoming State-of-the-art Smart Factory at GMR Industrial Park in Hyderabad on September 29, 2022. The event was graced by the presence of KT Rama Rao, Minister of IT, Industries, Municipal Administration and Urban Development, Telangana; Emmanuel Lenain, Ambassador of France to India; and Jayesh Ranjan, Principal Secretary to Government of Telangana, Industries and Commerce Department.
Spread over 18 acres, the upcoming unit will be the company’s second factory in Telangana, serving as a harbinger of growth while strengthening resilience in supply chain operations. The new facility will be developed in two phases. The first phase with 2 lakh sq ft facility area is expected to be completed in September 2023.
Minister KT Rama Rao at the ceremony, said, “I congratulate Schneider Electric on this momentous occasion. The upcoming smart factory will greatly contribute to the state’s economy, which is bolstering its position as a leading investment hotbed. With India rising as an economic powerhouse, the opportunities are huge. We believe this facility, apart from catering to the needs of the industry, will also magnify revenue generation opportunities and boost job creation.”
Speaking at the ground-breaking ceremony, the Ambassador of France, Emmanuel Lenain, said, “I am proud to congratulate Schneider Electric on this new milestone. This factory will be a demonstration of how state-of-the-art technology can support sustainable manufacturing and job creation. It is also emblematic of Telangana’s economic dynamism and attractiveness for French businesses. Schneider Electric’s decades-long presence in India is a success story that mirrors the strength of the Indo-French partnership and France’s commitment to helping India meet its sustainable development goals.”
“Today is a proud moment for us. The new upcoming state-of-the-art smart factory is testament to our commitment towards making Hyderabad a leading manufacturing hub in the country. We will be investing over Rs 300 crores in this project, which will in turn create additional 1,000 jobs. We believe that as an industry leader, it is the most opportune time for us to accelerate our efforts and contribute to the economic growth of the country and individual states. We follow India for India and India for Globe strategy, manufacturing in India for local consumption and global exports to over 30 countries. This project is set to contribute to our ongoing efforts for Aatmanirbhar Bharat,” said Anil Chaudhry, Zone President, India and CEO & MD Schneider Electric India Pvt Ltd.
Javed Ahmad, Sr Vice President, Global Supply Chain, International Region, Schneider Electric, added, “The vision behind this facility is to cater to the needs of our customers and be more resilient against future disruptions. The upcoming smart factory will harness the power of Industry 4.0 technologies to make better and faster decisions for enhanced customer experience. This new facility with 75% export volume capacity will strengthen our position as a reliable export hub for our global customers. Our manufacturing base expansion in Telangana will also amplify our contributions to Make in India program.”
Schneider Electric is constantly leveraging new-age technologies to meet ever-changing customer needs. The company’s success is resonated across the world. The existing Schneider Electric Smart Factory in Hyderabad recently earned the recognition of an Advanced Lighthouse by the World Economic Forum. Manufacturing the mission-critical products, this Hyderabad smart factory has leveraged Schneider Electric’s Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0) based EcoStruxure Solutions backed by AI deep learning, IIOT infrastructure, and both predictive and prescriptive analytics.
Schneider Electric
Smart Factory
Telangana
Hyderabad
Telangana
Smart Manufacturing
Global Supply Chain
KT Rama Rao
Anil Chaudhry
Schneider India
France
Javed Ahmad
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