Schmalz India is in expansion mode, with their commitment to focus more on the growing Indian market, inaugurated a new facility at Bhosari MIDC, Pune, adjacent to their existing facility. Apart from the existing products manufactured in India, Schmalz is aiming to make more Vacuum Handling Systems in India, and launch their latest products from the new brand “Binar” to the Indian Market.
Schmalz India Pvt Ltd, a 100% subsidiary of J Schmalz GmbH launched its new manufacturing plant in Pune on 22nd November 2022, with a vision to expand its business in India. The inauguration was done by Ms Marja Einig, Dy. Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany, in Mumbai, along with the presence of Andreas Beutel, Managing Director at J Schmalz GmbH, Philip Mani Managing Director, Volker Brück, Project Head – International at J Schmalz GmbH and Mrs Priyadarshini Mani, General Secretary MPCC Minority Department.
Machine Maker spoke to Philip Mani, Managing Director of Schmalz India about the new factory, and Schmalz’s focus on India. Schmalz India Pvt Ltd, the Indian subsidiary since 1999, has come a long way from a small office of 500 Sq Mts to a 1000 sq mt facility in Bhosari in 2003, then 4000 sq mts in 2007 and further now expanding with a 1000 Sq Mt additional unit for assembly and processing of handling Systems. This new facility is about 150 mts from the existing facility in Bhosari, MIDC.
“We have already helped the packaging, plastics and automotive industry with the localization of Suction cups from 2003 and now with the new plant which would cater to handling Systems we now look at Industries like Food, Pharma, Logistics, Tyre, and Electronics Industry. This is indeed a matter of great pride for us as we have reached a new level”, said Philip Mani.
Philip Mani shared that they are really excited with the new development and are looking forward to do more better and quality business in India He also informed that the continuous investment over years into the Indian company proves that Schmalz is here to stay and assure their Indian customers that they will receive quality products with excellent service in the long run.
“This new facility once again reiterates Schmalz’s commitment to the Indian market to provide the best of German quality and ergonomic solutions with strong service support all over India”, said Philip Mani. The company in next two years aims in reaching a turnover of 100 crores thus doubling the turnover. In vacuum automation, the company has a market share of 35%, while in handling systems; it has a market share of more than 50%, out of a Total market of 150 crores.
The new plant is the next step for the handling systems which we have been providing till date by importing from Germany to supply to the Indian customers. The products will now be assembled and also certain parts will be localized. This will be in accordance with their German supplies thus quality standards will be maintained. “The plant comes with an investment of 15 crores. The plant will initially run on 35% capacity to cater to the current business and have a 65% capacity to grow to double our turnover”, added Philip Mani.
Adding to Philip Mani, Andreas Beutel, Managing Director, J SCHMALZ, GmbH, said, “We are really proud of this key milestone and are confident that we would provide the best of the services and products to the Indian market. India and especially Pune is a very strategic location for us. We promise that in future, we would invest more and create more jobs for the local youth.” Schmalz in India currently employs a total of 100 employees, which in the near future could become 200.
In the coming years, the company will provide localized versions of Vacuum Handling Systems in India, further, they also intend to launch the latest products from their new brand “Binar” to the Indian Market. The products offered are namely Jumbo, VacuMaster, Binar Neo 30, Binar Qulicklift, and Binar QLR range.
The product range consists of Vacuum Handling Systems and Vacuum Automation wherein in the handling systems have Jumbo, VacuMaster, New 30, Quicklift and QLR In Vacuum automation they will provide complete grippers and components for automating a Vacuum Pick and place, using Vacuum Generators, filters, connectors, Vacuum valves, Vacuum cups and Vacuum Sensors.