Manufacturing

Blue Star launches new affordable range of split ACs for mass market Blue Star today announced the launch of its new range of ‘Mass Premium’ split air conditioners. The Company has strategically repositioned its brand to include the ‘Mass Premium’ category with the intent to expand its market reach and target the mass market. New range of split ACs at affordable prices The new range comprises 3-star, 4-star, and 5-star inverter split...

STT Global Data Centres unveils Experience Centre for skill development in Bengaluru STT Global Data Centres India (STT GDC India), as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility initiative, today unveiled an Experience Centre at its STT Bengaluru DC 3 facility in collaboration with Schneider Electric India Foundation (SEIF). The Experience Centre located in STT GDC India’s Centre of Excellence was inaugurated by Smt. K. Ratna Prabha, Former Chief Secretary, Chairperson...

Dassault Systèmes Introduces New 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS Offers for Makers Dassault Systèmes announced the upcoming launch of two offers that deliver new ways to design, collaborate, share and excel: 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS for Makers and 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS for Students.  The offers, which were unveiled during Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE World 2021 virtual event, will provide makers and students with cloud-based access to the world’s most powerful digital environment for design, engineering and collaborative...

Danfoss introduces Climate Solutions segment; announces merger of its heating & cooling verticals Danfoss has introduced Climate Solutions segment while announcing merger of its heating and cooling verticals. The new segment called Danfoss Climate Solutions will focus on developing integrated energy efficient solutions to engineer a better and sustainable future. “The merger is backed by the company’s strong growth in 2020, despite Covid-19 challenges, with a bullish approach and high investment...

Siemens commissions Pugalur-Thrissur HVDC power transmission link Siemens has commissioned 2,000 megawatts (MW) electricity transmission system, consisting of two links between Pugalur in the state of Tamil Nadu and Thrissur in Kerala. This claims to be the country’s first high-voltage direct current (HVDC) link featuring voltage-sourced converter (VSC) technology. The link supports Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. (PGCIL) to counter power deficit in India’s southern region and improve the...

Kalyani Rafael rolls out medium-range surface-to-air missile kits for Indian Army, Air Force Kalyani Rafael Advanced Systems Pvt Ltd. (KRAS), a joint venture between India’s Kalyani Group and Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems rolls out its first batch of medium-range surface-to-air missile (MRSAM) for the Indian Army and the Air Force. The roll-out event marked KRAS' commitment to deliver more than 1000 MRSAM ‘missile kits’ for the Indian Army and Air...

Eaton introduces EnergyAware UPS in India Eaton announces the launch of an industry-first data center solution – Energy Aware UPS using UPS-as-a-reserve (UPSaaR) in India. The solution will enable data centers to contribute to renewable energy and also earn from their UPS investments. As per the estimates, a data center could receive approx. $ 60,000 per MW / per year for its non-used capacity. In India, the colocation/third-party data center market...

Schneider Electric extends 3-Phase Easy UPS 3L from 250 kVA to 600 kVA Schneider Electric today announced it has extended  Easy UPS 3L from 250 kVA to 600 kVA (400V) with the addition of 250, 300, and 400 kVA 3-phase Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPSs) for external batteries. The Easy UPS 3L simplifies and streamlines configuration and service, delivering high availability and predictability to medium and large commercial buildings and light...

TVS Motor appoints Timothy Prentice as VP-Design, to oversee design solutions TVS Motor Company, a reputed two-wheeler and three-wheeler manufacturer globally, today announced the appointment of Timothy (Tim) Prentice as Vice President – Design. Tim brings on board 35 years of enriching experience in motorcycle design, project management and product development. “Specialised in advanced design planning, Tim’s experience in designs for high performance electric vehicles will augment the company’s EV line-up...

Finolex adds RPVC conduits to its offering Finolex Cables, India's leading electrical & communications cable manufacturer adds conduit and fittings to its repertoire. The conduits are manufactured at its state—of-the-art Goa plant from specially formulated µPVC to meet the most stringent India & International standards. These are made of high impact resistance materials which make them safe to use across varied environmental conditions. The conduits are available in 19"-32" diameters in...

GE T&D India appoints Mahesh Palashikar as Chairman GE T&D India Limited (GETDIL) announced the appointment of Mahesh Palashikar on the Board as Chairman. Mahesh assumes the role of Chairman effective 1 March 2021 and succeeds Vishal K Wanchoo who resigned from Board upon assuming new responsibility with another company, post retirement from GE. Mahesh is the President of GE South Asia and Chairman of GE Power India Limited. As a 21-year...

Demand for electrical equipment will be all time high: R.K. Singh “The demand for electrical equipment will be all time high in times to come with the numerous reforms undertaken to strengthen and modernise the distribution sector with the investment of Rs. 3.05 lakh crore in the next five years,” said Power Minister RK Singh while inaugurating the 4th edition of Distribuelec being organised by Indian Electrical and Electronics Manufacturers'...

bauma CONEXPO INDIA cancelled for 2021 bauma CONEXPO INDIA, the international trade fair for construction machinery, building material machines, mining machines, and construction vehicles will not take place this year due to the organizers’ concerns around exhibitors’ ROI, uncertain international participants’ turnout, and safety protocols. “The decision to not hold North India’s leading trade fair bauma CONEXPO INDIA comes after deliberations with stakeholders and a comprehensive study of the market in...

Tata Motors names Marc Llistosella as new MD & CEO Tata Motors announced the appointment of Marc Llistosella as the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the company effective 1st July 2021. N Chandrasekaran, Chairman, Tata Motors said, “I am delighted to welcome Marc to Tata Motors. Marc is an experienced automotive business leader with deep knowledge and expertise in Commercial vehicles over his illustrious career and has extensive operational...

Vedanta launches new Aluminium Cylinder Head Alloy at ACMA 2021 Vedanta Limited announced the formal launch of its newest product, the aluminium Cylinder Head Alloy, a critical raw material for manufacturing cylinder heads and other automotive components. This is the company’s latest value-added offering in its aluminium product line, which caters to various raw material requirements of the automotive industry. The Cylinder Head Alloy leverages material design to help automakers increase...