ABB India has strengthened its domestic manufacturing operations by introducing a new production line for variable speed drive (VSD) modules at its Peenya facility in Bengaluru. The addition expands the company’s local output capacity for drives by nearly 25%, furthering India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives.
The advanced production line will cater to rising demand for energy-efficient drives that enhance industrial productivity and reduce power consumption. It will manufacture high-power drives suited for sectors such as infrastructure, data centers, water management, cement, and metals. By producing these drives locally, ABB expects to shorten delivery times by up to 40% and offer customized solutions tailored to specific industrial requirements.
“As we celebrate 20 years of drive manufacturing in India, this expansion underscores our ongoing commitment to building domestic capability and supporting the country’s energy-efficiency goals,” said AR Madhusudan, Business Line Manager, Drive Products, ABB India. “Our enhanced factory will now serve customers with improved reliability and agility, powered by advanced automation and robotics.”
The new line incorporates robotic systems that automate key stages of assembly, improving precision, consistency, and safety. Advanced digital monitoring tools track real-time production data, ensuring adherence to quality standards and enabling predictive maintenance. Designed in alignment with Industry 4.0 principles, the facility uses sensor-based tools to ensure accurate component placement and efficient operations.
According to Tuomo Hoysniemi, Division President, Drive Products, ABB Motion, “As India accelerates its journey toward sustainability, ABB’s drives are playing a vital role in enabling energy savings across industries. This expansion highlights our dedication to advancing local technology and supporting the country’s industrial transformation.”
The development coincides with ABB’s 50th anniversary of VSD innovation worldwide and 20 years of manufacturing drives in India. ABB’s drives are integral to critical national projects—from transportation and airports to metals and pharmaceuticals—helping optimize energy use and operational efficiency.
Globally, ABB has been a leader in electrification and automation for more than 140 years, employing around 110,000 people. Its Motion division, with over 23,000 professionals across 100 countries, continues to drive progress in motors and drives, offering sustainable, digital, and high-performance solutions that help industries operate cleaner, smarter, and more efficiently.
