Daifuku Intralogistics India Announces Asim Behera as CEO

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Asim Behera is credited with establishing Daifuku's Intralogistics footprint in India

Daifuku Intralogistics India announced the appointment of Asim Behera as its Chief Executive Officer. A dedicated leader with an illustrious history at Daifuku, Asim Behera’s appointment marks a significant milestone for the company as it embarks on a new era of growth, innovation, and excellence.

With over a decade of experience in establishing and expanding Daifuku Intralogistics’ footprint in India, Mr Behera has been instrumental in bringing world-class automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) to various sectors, such as food and beverages, speciality chemicals, and general engineering. Notably, his efforts penetrated rural markets and facilitated the implementation of cutting-edge ASRS systems across Indian multinational corporations and large-scale industries.

After taking a brief break from Daifuku, Asim Behera rejoined the organization as President nearly two years ago, showcasing his commitment and vision for the company’s future. Under his leadership, Daifuku Intralogistics India has continued to deliver exceptional, reliable, and accurate (ERA) solutions tailored to the dynamic needs of the Indian market.

In his new role as CEO, Asim Behera aims to take Daifuku Intralogistics India to greater heights by focusing on innovation, operational excellence, and customer-centric solutions. His vision aligns seamlessly with Daifuku’s core values of delivering world-class intralogistics systems and setting new benchmarks in the industry.

Speaking about his appointment, Mr Behera expressed, “It is an honor to lead Daifuku Intralogistics India during this transformative phase. Our focus remains on empowering industries with advanced automation solutions while driving growth, efficiency, and sustainability for our clients. I look forward to continuing our journey of excellence.”

With the ongoing ₹450 crore investment in the new manufacturing facility in Hyderabad, Daifuku Intralogistics India is poised to revolutionize the landscape of intralogistics automation in the country. As a part of Daifuku Co. Ltd., the global leader in material handling automation, Daifuku Intralogistics India specializes in delivering comprehensive automation and intralogistics solutions. Serving diverse industries such as manufacturing, e-commerce, FMCG, and pharmaceuticals, the company leverages cutting-edge Japanese technology to optimize efficiency and productivity.