Grundfos India announces its new facility at Thoraipakkam, Chennai. This 7000 sq.m facility was constructed in less than 11 months time spending Rs 17.6 crore. The Thoraipakkam unit can handle pumps and components in the manufacture, assembly and storage operations. An office area of around 1000 sq meter is housed inside the premises. They also have a test bed capacity of 300 kw and is supported by generators.

Grundfos Pumps India Pvt Ltd is a 100% Danish subsidiary and has acquired 16 acres of land near Sriperambadur to construct an added production facility. The work will start by 2011.

Efforts are being taken to get a certification of Green Factory Building from IGBC.

Briefing the gathering Mr. Carlo Prola, Senior Vice-President, Grundfos Group said, “India is one of the most important overseas markets for the company in the Asia – Pacific region. The expansion of the Chennai based facility further strengthens our capabilities to adapt to the local market and signifies our commitment to long-term business operations in India. We had established our first facility in March 2005 and have since grown four times the size in turn over.”

Grundfos India Managing Director N K Ranganathan while speaking during the inaugural event said that the company will work towards being eco-friendly with their products as well as their factories.