Schneider Electric opens New Cooling Factory in Bengaluru; invests Rs. 100 Cr
Schneider Electric has inaugurated a new cooling factory in Bangalore that will developing innovative cooling solutions including latest generation in row cooling systems, high-efficiency chillers, Primary Air Handling Unit (PAHU), Precision Air Conditioning (PAC), and FANWALL systems. The new factory, which covers around 6.5 acres, has been built with an investment of Rs. 100 crores (~ 10Mn Euro).
“85% of the products manufactured in this factory will be exported, significantly catering to the Datacenter segment, as well as to Buildings, Industry, and Infrastructure. Fully owned by Schneider Electric, this factory will play a crucial role in the company’s global supply chain,” the company said.
Sharing his thoughts, Pankaj Sharma, EVP, Secure Power Division & Data Center Business, Schneider Electric, said, “The data center industry is currently facing numerous challenges, and one of the significant issues is energy volatility. With the exponential growth of Artificial Intelligence, the demand for data processing is increasing rapidly, leading to an increased demand for cooling solutions. To cater to this growing need, our factory is equipped to manufacture efficient cooling solutions that not only address the cooling requirements of high-density computing environments but also contribute to building resilient and sustainable data center infrastructure. Our local manufacturing capabilities position us well to support data center operators in India and globally in achieving optimal cooling performance, energy efficiency, and environmental sustainability.”
At the launch of the facility, Deepak Sharma, Zone President Greater India, MD & CEO of Schneider Electric India Pvt. Ltd., said, “Today marks a momentous occasion for Schneider Electric in India. The new manufacturing facility embodies our commitment to the vision of an Atmanirbhar Bharat. It underlines our technological advancement, standing as a beacon of innovation and progress, poised to meet the demands of the data center industry. India is crucial market for us, we are set to invest Rs 3,200 crore by 2026 to expand our presence in the country. This factory, a part of that commitment, will go beyond manufacturing, creating job opportunities in the state of Karnataka and fostering the growth of the local economy.”
Sachin Bhalla, VP, Schneider Electric Secure Power Division, India and SAARC, said, “The data center industry in India is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by the increase in cloud computing, AI, and other data-driven applications. The Indian government actively promotes domestic production through the Make in India initiative, further contributing to this growth. As a result, India is becoming a hub for data centers. This has inspired us to open a new facility, which reinforces Schneider Electric’s commitment to fostering India’s data center ecosystem while also addressing global demand.”
