Bonfiglioli, a global player with a legacy spanning over 60 years, has inaugurated its new production plant in Pune, India. The company, which has been collaborating with India for the past 25 years, is poised to strengthen its foothold in the country’s manufacturing landscape. The visionaries driving this project include Sonia Bonfiglioli, Fausto Carboni, Kennady V Kaippally, along with the entire Bonfiglioli India Team. The event was also graced by Alessandro De Masi, the Councilor General of Italy, and Claudio Maffioletti, CEO of IICCI – The Indo-Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, adding a touch of international significance to the ceremony.
Bonfiglioli, a family-run global Italian company, operates through three robust business units: Discrete Manufacturing & Process Industries, Motion & Robotics, and Mobility & Wind Industries. This multifaceted approach reflects the company’s commitment to providing comprehensive support for its customers’ growth across diverse sectors. Leveraging a vast worldwide network, Bonfiglioli stands ready to assist customers at any location and at any time. The company specializes in designing, manufacturing, and distributing tailored solutions for a wide array of applications in industrial automation, mobile machinery, and wind energy. At the core of Bonfiglioli’s offerings are a diverse range of products, including gearmotors, drive systems, planetary gearboxes, and inverters. Bonfiglioli’s impact resonates in keeping the world in perpetual motion. Bonfiglioli’s dominance in the power transmission market is embodied through five distinct brands. Each brand is strategically positioned to cater to specific market needs, allowing the company to serve its global customer base with precision and efficiency. In the context of Bonfiglioli India, this global expertise translates into locally impactful solutions, addressing the unique demands of the Indian market.
Sonia Bonfiglioli, Chairperson of Bonfiglioli, and Kennady V Kaippally, Country Manager and Director of Bonfiglioli India have provided some in-depth insights into Bonfiglioli’s longstanding history with India, the cutting-edge solutions and technological expertise derived from Italy, the strategic objectives behind establishing the new plant, and the promising future that lies ahead. Sonia Bonfiglioli, during the exclusive conversation with Machine Maker, shared insights into the company’s rich history of collaboration with India, spanning a quarter-century. The enduring partnership signifies a deep-rooted commitment to the Indian market and its dynamic industrial landscape. With a legacy of over six decades, Bonfiglioli brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table, fostering innovation and technological advancements. Italy, renowned for its engineering prowess, has been a source of cutting-edge solutions for Bonfiglioli. The company’s technological expertise, combined with a focus on innovation, positions it as a key player in the global manufacturing landscape. The new production plant in Pune represents a strategic investment to leverage India’s manufacturing capabilities and contribute to the country’s economic growth.
Reflecting on the journey of Bonfiglioli and the legacy of the rich heritage of the company, Sonia Bonfiglioli, the chairperson of the company has shared her valuable observations, “Its been a long and fantastic Journey, started 25 years ago when we came with my father. Today we’re here for this new step. It is, I would say, absolutely not the final step. We are in the middle of our journey that we’ve started 25 years ago. But we have, in front of us, a lot of challenges that will involve a lot of young talents. For a country, as unique as India, the number of young technicians it has, would play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the country.” Talking about being a renowned company from Italy, presenting cutting-edge solutions globally, Sonia Bonfiglioli says, “We are proud to say that Italy is a traditionally a country where technical products and innovative solutions are at the highest level passible. We are proud to share our technologies, ideas and megatronic solutions along with our digitally enabling ideas to get it a shape of strong concrete solution for our customers in India.”
Kennady V Kaippally, Country Manager and Director, Bonfiglioli India, sheds light on the objectives behind establishing the new plant. With an emphasis on localized production, Bonfiglioli aims to cater to the specific needs of the Indian market, aligning its offerings with the diverse requirements of the local industries. This approach reflects Bonfiglioli’s goal to providing tailored solutions that address the unique challenges and demands of the Indian manufacturing sector. Bonfiglioli’s decision to set up a new production facility in Pune reflects a positive outlook on the expanding manufacturing sector in India. The move aligns with the growing recognition among multinational companies of India’s potential to emerge as a manufacturing powerhouse. Mr Kaippally further shares his perspectives, “When we decided to share our portfolio in India, it was quite natural to come to Pune. Close to 60% of our customers are based on West and Gujarat side. So, we are following them. Pune has a strong manufacturing base already. So, getting people trained here becomes easier. We, traditionally, have a strong supply chain in Pune. We are going to manufacture industrial products that we’ve brough from Italy. We bought additional land here for further future expansion where we will be vertically integrating all our products.”
The inauguration of Bonfiglioli’s new production plant is a noteworthy development for the manufacturing sector in India. As multinational companies increasingly recognize the country’s potential, this expansion signifies a positive trajectory for India’s industrial landscape. With Bonfiglioli’s investment and commitment, Pune emerges as a key hub for manufacturing activities, contributing to the overall growth and resilience of the Indian economy.
