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Endress+Hauser opens Indian facility

January 2001 News

Endress+Hauser officially opened a new production facility for its Flowtec range of electromagnetic flowmeters in Aurangabad, India in November.

On full capacity, the first assembly line will employ 60 exclusively Indian co-workers. Although currently functioning primarily as an assembly plant with minor manufacturing activities, full production will commence once suitable Indian sub-suppliers have been sourced. Further Endress+Hauser facilities are planned for future construction on the remaining 40 hectares of land bought by the company for this purpose.

The new Endress+Hauser factory in Aurangabad, India
The new Endress+Hauser factory in Aurangabad, India

Present MD of Endress+Hauser Flowtec, Dr Gerhard Jost, explained that the company would gradually increase its presence in the region, as it saw India as a 'great democracy' with significant potential. "To be close to our customers in the Asian markets is crucial for the development of our business. There is not only a very big national market here, but the sophisticated Indian industry will supply our Aurangabad facility with locally produced materials and tools. We first applied for the necessary permissions with the Indian government in February 1999. Fifteen months later, the building was finished, thanks to a speedy administration and very competent planning and building work by our Indian partners."

As it is an established policy of the company to 'think global, act local', its Indian facility will use as much locally produced product and materials as possible to cut assembly and delivery times for its customers in Asia and Africa.

Delegates being shown around the state-of-the-art facility
Delegates being shown around the state-of-the-art facility

Endress+Hauser Southern Africa MD John Immelman, who attended the inauguration, commented that the level of technology used at this factory was comparable to that at all other Endress+Hauser facilities, and that he expected speedier deliveries and closer co-operation with this new resource. "The reduced time-to-market for our Southern African customers will ensure that they stay abreast with all the latest technologies," Immelman said.



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