General Cable Corporation, one of the most globally
diversified industrial companies, has completed construction on its
state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Baddi in Himachal Pradesh.
The plant was inaugurated by Himachal Chief Minister P K Dhumal on Friday at a function which was attended by among others Mathias Sandoval, General Cable President and CEO Rest of World, Peter Campbell, General Cable Senior Vice President of Asia and Sandeep Sood, General Cable Country Head of India Operations.
Designed and built in compliance with Indian Green Building standards,
the manufacturing facility is situated on 20 acres of land in the
industrial town of Baddi, which is one
of the fastest growing cities in India and becoming manufacturing hub for multinational companies.
“By designing ‘green’ from the ground up, we have seen immediate
benefits in operating costs. These include energy savings of 30% to 40%
and water savings of 20 to 30% when compared to other similar wire and
cable operations. We have created a better-quality work environment for
our associates, which will promote good health and safety practices and
therefore increase productivity. We are off to a great start and are
excited about our future,” said Sandeep Sood, Country Head of India
Operations.
The broad range of products to be developed and manufactured at the
facility include aerial transmission conductors, low, medium and high
voltage power cables, building wire, control, instrumentation and
specialty cables. At current installed capacity, the facility is capable
of generating annual revenues in the range of $100 to $120 million,
complementing the Company’s existing exports into the country.
“The opening of any new facility is a significant achievement, but the
quality of execution at this plant in Baddi has been exceptional. I want
to recognize the support of the state of Himachal Pradesh and our
employees who have helped make this plant a reality as we address the
outstanding opportunities in the growing Indian market,” said Mathias
Sandoval, General Cable President and CEO Rest of the World.
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