22, Apr 2024
BFW Inaugurates Fully Digitalized, Global Scale Manufacturing Plant
Bengaluru, 22 April 2024: Bharat Fritz Werner Ltd (BFW) a leading Indian advanced manufacturing technology solutions company, today announced the inauguration of its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at Devaganapalli, in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. This new facility set up with an investment of Rs. 200 crore, brings numerous innovative practices and several unique and industry-first features, including:
– Two world-class assembly halls spanning 20,000 square meters each, with a combined capacity to produce over 10000 CNC machines annually, a 3X expansion. The overall footprint of 54 acres allows for setting up the Vendor Ecosystem in the future.
– Fully digitalized and interconnected manufacturing processes, incorporating conveyorised assembly of machines.
– Environmentally friendly infrastructure with various features designed to minimize carbon footprint.
– In alignment with the Government of India’s initiatives to promote skill development and empower women (“Nari Shakti”), the new facility promotes local talent with a planned gender diversity target of 30%, a pioneering move within the global Machine Tool Industry.
– A fully integrated “Spindle Technology Centre,” encompassing indigenous engineering, manufacturing, assembly, and service of high-quality machine tool spindles, including integral motor technology.
Mr Arun Kothari, Chairman, BFW said “We aimed to establish a facility of global standards for scale and efficiency. I am confident that this facility will aid us in furthering our aspiration of participating in the growth of manufacturing“ “Our teams have innovated many robust machine assembly processes for low Takt time taking inputs from the global best practices across the industry,” said Mr. Ravi Raghavan, MD, BFW
“The manufacturing sector finds itself at a pivotal juncture. Challenges, disruptions, and innovation have marked BFW’s journey over the past 63 years. To fulfil its purpose of “Enabling Progress ” of manufacturing BFW has embraced the initiative ” LEAP – Leadership thru Ethical practices, Agile Processes, and Partnerships.” Under this initiative, BFW aspires to act as a strategic partner of the Global Manufacturing Industry by Scaling up the capacity 3X, adopting best practices of the Automotive Industry to the Machine tool domain, and deploying Technology to evolve a digitally connected ecosystem. The machine tool industry in India is growing at a CAGR of 15 to 17% annually, and BFW is a leader in the industry is growing at 20%.” Mr. Raghavan added.
With an excellent design engineering capability & two state-of-the-art manufacturing plants, BFW provides solutions to meet the performance, productivity, and reliability expectations of diverse industries including Aerospace, Automotive, Defence, Die Mould, Forging, Valves, Railways, etc.
With 65000+ installations, operating in 15 countries, the BFW Europe office is the most recent addition to better serve global customers with advanced manufacturing solutions. Through channel partners, a wide sales & service network is available at 48 locations in India including 5 tech centres.
The inauguration event was graced by Dr Eng Yoshiharu Inaba, Chairman, FANUC CORPORATION; Mr Vipin Sondhi, Chairperson of the National Board for Quality Promotion, Quality Council of India and Former Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of Ashok Leyland & JCB India; Mrs Geetanjali Vikram Kirloskar, Chairperson & Managing Director, Kirloskar Systems Pvt. Ltd, Mr. Akihiro Teramachi, Representative Director, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer for THK Group and other thought leaders from the industry and over 50 overseas Global partners of BFW and 300+ senior manufacturing professionals representing various clients and supply chain partners.
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- By Rabindra
12, Dec 2023
Jakson Group Inaugurates State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Plant, Pioneering Sustainable Energy Solutions
New Delhi, 12 th Dec 2023: Jakson Group, a Leading Energy and Infrastructure Solutions Company, marked a significant stride in its commitment to sustainable and cutting-edge power backup solutions with the inauguration of its state-of-the-art manufacturing plant at Phaltan, Maharashtra. This momentous occasion, graced by senior officials from Jackson Group, its key clients and select representatives from Cummins India, highlighted the company’s unwavering commitment to excellence and its steadfast dedication to delivering quality products to its customers.
From this plant, the company is expected to produce about 2500 gensets annually, ranging from 250KVA to 3500KVA, including gensets compliant to latest CPCB IV+ norms. CPCB IV+ gensets can cater to diverse power requirements and are designed to be highly fuel efficient with lower emissions, in line with our commitment to provide sustainable energy solutions. This plant cumulatively expands the total manufacturing capacity of Jackson to around 15,000 gensets every year.
Inaugurating the plant Mr. Sameer Gupta, Chairman & Managing Director – Jakson Group, said ” At Jakson Group, our steadfast commitment lies in advancing towards a future that is both customer-focused and sustainable. The inauguration of this genset manufacturing unit represents a substantial milestone, reinforcing Jakson’s standing as a quality-centric leader in the industry. Utilizing advanced machinery, we guarantee the production of the highest quality products for our customers. Our enduring relationship with Cummins and our dedication to sustainability underscore our commitment to delivering excellence across all facets of our operations.”
On the occasion, Mr Sundeep Gupta, Vice Chairman & Managing Director – Jakson Group, added “Jakson Group’s commitment for last 75 years has been to innovate & inspire for providing customer-centric, optimized and state-of-the-art energy solutions. This plant is another step towards our climate commitments as the new generators adhere to the latest CPCB IV+ standards, showcasing our incessant efforts to minimal environmental impact.”
Speaking on the launch, Mr. Gagan Chanana, CEO & Jt. MD – Jakson’s Distributed Energy Business, said, “Our latest generators, harnessing cutting-edge technology, exemplify Jakson’s dedication to delivering solutions that prioritize improved efficiency and reliability for our customers. This plant is more than a manufacturing facility; it symbolizes our continuous pursuit of innovation and a greener future. With the latest technology and unmatched performance, we appreciate the support of our partners and anticipate setting up more facilities across the country in collaboration with them.”
Congratulating Jakson on this remarkable achievement, Mr. Ashwath Ram, Managing Director – Cummins India, said, “The inauguration of Jakson’s new genset plant in Phaltan signifies a remarkable milestone for us. It will further strengthen our trusted partnership, which spans nearly five decades and has been built on common values shared by Cummins and Jackson.”
Extending the wishes further, Ms. Anjali Pandey, Chief Operating Officer – Cummins India, added, “Cummins and Jakson share a commitment to excellence, and it’s heartening to see Jakson expanding its operations in Phaltan. I am confident that this state-of-the-art infrastructure will go a long way in powering the success of our customers.”
The facility is expected to positively impact the local community, providing employment opportunities for over 200 individuals and making substantial contributions to the local economy. The company also plans to develop essential facilities and support systems for nearby villages, contributing to indirect economic growth. Signifying 75 years of trust & excellence of Jakson Group, a tree plantation drive was also initiated during the inauguration ceremony.
Jackson Group in solidifying its position as a premier energy conglomerate, has also marked its footprints with its other modern manufacturing setups including Solar PV Module manufacturing unit at Noida, equipped with an advanced fully automated production line of 1.2 GW. Aligning its mission to spearhead the nation’s transition to clean energy, Jackson has also ventured into other Green Energy derivatives including green hydrogen, electrolyzer manufacturing, and biofuels.
