Shivalik Bimetal Controls Limited (SBCL) has received the Consent to Operate (CTO) from the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board for the Phase-I operations of its Pune manufacturing facility. The approval, valid until June 30, 2032, marks a significant milestone in the company’s manufacturing expansion and enables the phased commencement of commercial operations.
Production at the Pune facility will be scaled in line with customer qualifications, programme timelines and commercial requirements. The facility will strengthen SBCL’s manufacturing capabilities in value-added components and assemblies for automotive electrification and battery-related applications, including bus-bar connectors and printed circuit board assemblies (PCBA). The expansion also supports the company’s strategy of delivering integrated, high-precision engineering solutions to OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers.
Commenting on the development, Sumer Ghumman, Whole-time Director, Shivalik Bimetal Controls Limited, said:”The Consent to Operate represents an important milestone in the operational readiness of our Pune facility. The approved manufacturing capacity provides a scalable platform for Cell Connecting Systems and aligns with our strategy of expanding our presence in value-added components and assemblies. This facility brings together our expertise in materials science, precision joining, electronics and application engineering under one roof. Our immediate focus is on completing customer and process qualifications, establishing robust production systems and scaling operations in line with programme requirements. Over the long term, the facility will strengthen our participation in automotive and electrification applications while enhancing the value we deliver to OEM and Tier-1 customers.”
The Pune facility forms a key part of Shivalik’s long-term growth strategy as the company continues to strengthen its position in the rapidly evolving mobility and electrification ecosystem through advanced manufacturing capabilities and technology-led product innovation. Founded in 1984 and headquartered in New Delhi, Shivalik Bimetal Controls Limited is a specialised engineering and advanced manufacturing company with integrated capabilities across precision materials, current-sensing components, switching solutions and value-added assemblies.
The company manufactures thermostatic bimetal and trimetal strips, low-ohmic shunt resistors, electrical contacts, printed circuit board assemblies (PCBA) and bus-bar assemblies for applications across electrical, electronics, automotive, industrial, switchgear, smart metering, battery management and energy management sectors. Its products are designed for high-reliability applications where precision, thermal control, current sensing and switching performance are essential.
Shivalik’s manufacturing expertise is built on proprietary technologies, including Electron Beam Welding, Diffusion Bonding, Cold Bonding and precision strip processing, complemented by its growing capabilities in integrated components and assemblies. This enables the company to offer higher-value engineering solutions that strengthen customer partnerships and support long-term business growth.
With manufacturing facilities at Chambaghat and Kather in Solan, Himachal Pradesh, and Pune, Maharashtra, supported by a workforce of approximately 1,000 employees, Shivalik serves more than 300 customers worldwide. The company’s technology-driven portfolio, established customer relationships and disciplined approach to growth position it to capitalise on opportunities across electrification, smart metering, current sensing, switching technologies, energy efficiency and advanced industrial applications.
