Friulair, a globally recognised manufacturer of compressed air treatment solutions, has officially commenced manufacturing operations in India, marking a significant milestone following its acquisition by Ingersoll Rand. The start of local manufacturing underscores Ingersoll Rand’s commitment to expanding its industrial footprint in India and strengthening its ability to serve customers across the region with greater speed, efficiency, and localisation.
The establishment of manufacturing operations in India represents a strategic step in Friulair’s integration into Ingersoll Rand’s global Industrial Technologies and Services platform. By localising production, Friulair aims to better address the growing demand for high-quality compressed air dryers, filters, and ancillary air treatment equipment across industries such as manufacturing, automotive, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, electronics, and infrastructure.
With manufacturing now underway in India, Friulair will be able to offer shorter lead times, enhanced supply chain resilience, and products tailored to local market requirements while maintaining the same global standards of quality, reliability, and energy efficiency for which the brand is known. The move is also expected to improve service responsiveness and strengthen customer partnerships across India and neighbouring markets.
The acquisition of Friulair by Ingersoll Rand brought together complementary capabilities, combining Friulair’s deep expertise in compressed air treatment with Ingersoll Rand’s broad portfolio, global scale, and strong presence in the Indian market. The commencement of manufacturing operations reflects the successful integration of the business and the shared focus on long-term growth in high-potential markets.
India represents a key growth market for industrial technologies, driven by increasing industrialisation, infrastructure development, and government initiatives supporting domestic manufacturing. By investing in local manufacturing, Friulair and Ingersoll Rand are aligning with these trends and supporting the “Make in India” vision through the development of local capabilities, employment opportunities, and technical expertise.
The new manufacturing operations are designed to follow global best practices in operational excellence, safety, and sustainability. Friulair and Ingersoll Rand remain committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and responsible manufacturing, with a focus on delivering energy-efficient solutions that help customers reduce operating costs and environmental impact.
Ingersoll Rand is a global provider of mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions, serving customers in a wide range of end markets. The launch of Friulair’s manufacturing operations in India further strengthens Ingersoll Rand’s presence in the country and reinforces its long-term commitment to supporting customers with reliable, locally manufactured, world-class industrial solutions.
