Kirby Building Systems & Structures India Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of Alghanim Industries and a provider of pre-engineered steel buildings (PEB) and structural steel solutions, has broken ground on its fourth manufacturing facility in India at Manapparai near Trichy, Tamil Nadu. The new facility will be developed across approximately 33.2 acres and will have an annual manufacturing capacity of 100,000 metric tonnes. Commercial operations are expected to commence by mid-2027. Once operational, the plant will increase Kirby India’s total annual manufacturing capacity from 300,000 metric tonnes to 400,000 metric tonnes, strengthening its ability to serve customers across Southern India and other key markets.
“Over the past 50 years, Kirby has grown under Alghanim Industries from an ambitious steel-building business into a trusted global partner. India has played an pivotal role in that journey for more than 26 years. This new investment reflects our continued confidence in the country’s long-term industrial development and our commitment to contributing meaningfully to its growth,” said Sir Kutayba Y Alghanim, Executive Chairman of Alghanim Industries.
The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by Waleed K Alghanim, Chief Executive Officer of Kirby International; Nizar Shawwa, Chief Operating Officer of Kirby International; James Minato, Vice President, Middle East and Africa; and P. V. Mohan, Managing Director of Kirby India, along with senior leaders from Alghanim Industries and Kirby India, project consultants, civil contractors, government representatives and members of Kirby’s Southern Region team.
“As Kirby marks 50 years as part of Alghanim Industries, we are looking ahead to ‘The Next 50’ with confidence and ambition. This investment is an important part of that future, expanding our capacity, strengthening our presence in Southern India and bringing us closer to customers in one of the country’s most dynamic industrial regions,” said Waleed K Alghanim, Chief Executive Officer of Kirby International.
PV Mohan, Managing Director of Kirby India, said, “Building on more than 26 years of operations in India, the new Tamil Nadu facility marks an important step in Kirby India’s growth. It will allow us to serve customers across Southern India with greater speed and flexibility while bringing advanced manufacturing capabilities closer to the markets we serve.”
Kirby India is continuing to invest in advanced engineering, automation, digital technologies and manufacturing capabilities to address the requirements of India’s industrial and infrastructure sectors. The Tamil Nadu facility will complement its existing manufacturing network and support the delivery of engineered and scalable steel-building solutions with greater speed, reliability and consistency. The investment marks another step in Kirby India’s evolution from a PEB manufacturer into a broader engineering and structural steel solutions partner, supporting industrial development and next-generation infrastructure.
Kirby Building Systems, a subsidiary of Alghanim Industries, is a global provider of pre-engineered steel building systems and structural steel solutions. Kirby has operated in India for more than 26 years, supported by over 25 sales offices and more than 150 certified builders. Its existing manufacturing facilities are located in Hyderabad, Haridwar and Halol, Gujarat.
The Manapparai facility will become Kirby’s fourth manufacturing plant in India. The company provides solutions for industrial, manufacturing, commercial, warehousing, logistics and heavy structural applications and has completed more than 45,000 buildings in India, representing approximately 50 million square metres of built-up area.
