Burkert Inaugurates a New Manufacturing Facility in Pune to Strengthen Its Portfolio in India
This facility marks a groundbreaking achievement for Burkert and becomes the third manufacturing unit to produce the world’s best control and monitoring equipment outside of Europe. This manufacturing unit is a critical facility to complete the Burkert value chain across the globe. This facility marks a groundbreaking achievement for Burkert and becomes the third manufacturing unit to produce the world’s best control and monitoring equipment outside of Europe. This manufacturing unit is a critical facility to complete the Burkert value chain across the globe.
Burkert India factory Launch
Located in Talegaon MIDC, Phase 2, the new facility spans 50,000 square feet and is equipped with advanced machining centers, assembly lines, and testing centers designed for optimum productivity. It has the capacity to produce over 30,000 valves and 500 systems annually. This new unit brings production closer to Burkert’s customers, boosting local employment and enhancing service delivery. Initially, the Talegaon facility will focus on manufacturing Mass Flow Controllers, Angle Seat Valves, Diaphragm Valves, and System Solutions, with plans to expand production in phases to meet the diverse needs of Indian industries.
Speaking at the launch, Mr. Georg Stawowy, CEO of Bürkert Fluid Control Systems, said, “The opening of our new manufacturing facility in India is a testament to our commitment to the Indian market and the government’s ‘Make in India’ vision. By manufacturing locally, we can better serve our customers with customized products and systems that meet their specific needs. Our goal is to make Burkert an integral part of India’s industrial landscape by combining our global expertise with local production capabilities.”
The Talegaon unit is expected to employ up to 32 people by the end of this year, with the potential to grow to 100 employees next year. Burkert’s technology transfer to India has already been completed for several unique systems. This local production will play a pivotal role in Burkert’s long-term profitability goals, with the company expecting the facility to be profitable by 2028.