ABB India Ltd recently inaugurated its new state-of-the-art factory in Nashik, doubling its Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) production capacity. This factory will manufacture both primary and secondary GIS. It will serve customers across various industries, including power distribution, smart cities, data centers, transport (metro, railways), tunnels, ports, highways, and other infrastructural developments. 

The new  site, which is spread over 78,000 sq ft, is equipped with smart and lean manufacturing capabilities. It deploys advanced robotics for manufacturing which connects people, processes, and assets and is capable of relaying real-time data for enhanced productivity. Developed as per the norms set by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), this green factory building optimizes the use of water and energy. The factory also uses carefully selected materials to minimize the life cycle's environmental impacts. In line with the company’s Sustainability Strategy 2030 targets, the factory has also realized its RE100 (100 percent renewable electricity) commitment to achieve low-carbon operations.

With the inauguration of this new factory, ABB India also launched PrimeGear™ ZX0 in the country. This eco-efficient switchgear is built on ABB’s SF6-free ecoGIS™ with Dry Air technology for applications up to 12 kV in the factory in Nashik, supporting the migration to a greener, smarter, and safer future. Its robust, compact design generates 20 percent less heat while also saving energy and improving safety. With the use of SF6 alternatives, this ecoGIS™ lowers the global warming potential by 100 percent. PrimeGear™ ZX0 enables remote monitoring and reduces the product installation footprint by up to 25 percent compared to conventional switchgear. Being a market leader in GIS, this ABB factory in India will strengthen local manufacturing and contribute towards creating a low-carbon society.

Being in Nashik across three locations since 1978, ABB India has been manufacturing a wide range of electrical distribution products and solutions, demonstrating its commitment to ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ and ‘Make in India’, while also catering to the increasing domestic and export demands from over 100 countries.

Stating that the company is committed to enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future, Sanjeev Sharma, Country Head and Managing Director, ABB India, said, “We use global technology coupled with local engineering as a catalyst for introducing greener alternatives in the market. This new GIS factory is a testimony to ABB’s commitment towards building a self-reliant India in manufacturing and contributing to the nation's net zero journey.”

Emphasizing that ABB in Nashik has been at the forefront of electrical engineering development in the country, Ganesh Kothawade, Senior Vice President and Head Distribution Solutions Division, Electrification Business, ABB India, added, “It has always played a crucial role in introducing innovative products and solutions. With the increase in investments in megacities and infrastructure, the demand for sustainable, maintenance-free switchgear is growing.”

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