Global leader in fan and motor technology, ebm-papst, has announced a significant expansion of its India footprint with the groundbreaking of a new manufacturing facility in Chennai. This move is a strategic milestone in the company’s long-term growth vision for the Asia-Pacific (APAC) and Middle East & Africa (MEA) regions
Key Highlights
- Investment: €36 million (INR 340 crore)
- Location: 57,600 m² (14.2-acre) site in Chennai
- Construction Area (Phase 1): 23,000 m²
- Completion Timeline: End of 2026
- Job Creation: Around 700 new positions
Strategic Purpose
The Chennai plant will play a central role in enhancing ebm-papst’s manufacturing capacity and providing tailored, local solutions to customers in the APAC and MEA regions. It aligns with the company’s “Local for Local” glocalisation strategy, which emphasizes regional production and supply chain resilience
“This investment reflects our long-term vision for India. By boosting local production, we are not only catering to the growing demand of our Indian customers but also creating sustainable employment opportunities that contribute to the country’s industrial development.”— Atul Tripathi, Managing Director, ebm-papst India
Leadership Perspectives
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Dr Klaus Geissdoerfer, CEO of the ebm-papst Group, highlighted the importance of the glocalisation strategy:
“As a technology leader, we are leveraging our glocalization strategy to serve the APAC & MEA region with tailored solutions.” -
Thomas Nuernberger, CSO of the Group and CEO for Air Technology APAC & MEA, emphasized supply chain agility:
“By localizing production and strengthening supply chains, we are ensuring that we can respond quickly and effectively to the needs of our Indian customers.”
Complementing the manufacturing investment, ebm-papst is also ramping up its digital innovation capabilities. In 2023, the company inaugurated a new Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Chennai, spanning 2,800 m² and employing 300 specialists. This center is dedicated to developing digital solutions for intelligent fan technologies and enhancing the company’s global business processes.
ebm-papst has maintained a presence in India since 1996, currently operating through four sales offices, two manufacturing plants, and multiple warehouses, with a workforce of around 375 people. With the new investments, the company is poised to rapidly scale operations to meet rising demand in sectors such as data centres, HVAC, clean rooms, transportation, and industrial ventilation—further reinforcing its commitment to sustainability, localisation, and digital transformation
ebm-papst has maintained a presence in India since 1996, currently operating through four sales offices, two manufacturing plants, and multiple warehouses, with a workforce of around 375 people. With the new investments, the company is poised to rapidly scale operations to meet rising demand in sectors such as data centres, HVAC, clean rooms, transportation, and industrial ventilation—further reinforcing its commitment to sustainability, localisation, and digital transformation
Conclusion
This expansion underlines India’s rising importance as a hub for production, innovation, and digital transformation for global manufacturing giants. ebm-papst’s deepened commitment showcases how global companies are increasingly betting on India’s industrial and digital capabilities to power their future growth.
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