ABB India inaugurated a new factory in Nashik with an aim to double its gas insulated switchgear (GIS) production capacity. The factory will produce primary and secondary GIS and provide services to clients in a variety of sectors, including electricity distribution, smart cities, data centres, transportation (metro, railroads), tunnels, ports, highways, and other infrastructure improvements.
The facility will supply robust and smart grids, as well as the rising need for power equipment. The facility is 78,000 square feet in size and has cutting-edge industrial robotics installed. These robotic systems connect people, processes, and assets and are able to transmit real-time data for increased production.
"ABB is dedicated to developing a future that is more sustainable and resource-efficient. We act as a catalyst for the market introduction of greener alternatives by combining global technology with local engineering. According to Sanjeev Sharma, Country Head and Managing Director, ABB India, "this new GIS factory is a testament to ABB's dedication towards establishing a self-reliant India in manufacturing and aiding the country's net-zero journeys."
The business also introduced PrimeGearTM ZX0, an eco-friendly switchgear that produces 20% less heat while reducing energy use and enhancing safety.
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