German auto component major Bosch Limited is relocating its Bangalore
plant at Adugodi to a bigger facility in Bidadi to facilitate its
future expansion and growth. It was reported that the relocation will be
conducted in two phases during 2012-13 and 2015-16. The company has
acquired 97 acres of land in Bidadi for the construction of new factory
and will invest Rs 600 crore in both phases.
The company reportedly stated that since its inception in 1953, the Bangalore plant at Adugodi, Bosch has grown to its full capacity and cannot accommodate further expansion. Thus, shifting to a new location with ample expansion potential for future is the call of the hour to cater to the rapidly growing business needs.
It was also reported that the existing Bosch premises at Adugodi will continue to house Bosch, Headquarters in India. Besides, space available on account of relocation will, be used for expansion of Bosch R&D Centre and Robert Bosch Engineering & Business Solutions (India) to create a state-of-the-art Technology and, Engineering centre. The shifting shall happen in two phases. Phase I of shifting involves plant construction from 2012 to 2013 while production shall begin by the first, quarter of 2014 with transfer of some 1000 employees.
The reports stated that Phase I shall see production of Common Rail Pump, Common Rail and Glow plugs in the new, Bidadi facility. Construction in Phase II will take place from 2015 to 2016., While production of Inline Pumps, Elements, Delivery Valves, Conventional and PF Pumps will begin by the first quarter of 2017. With this, the remaining, nearly 3000 employees will relocate to the new location in phase II.
The company reportedly stated that since its inception in 1953, the Bangalore plant at Adugodi, Bosch has grown to its full capacity and cannot accommodate further expansion. Thus, shifting to a new location with ample expansion potential for future is the call of the hour to cater to the rapidly growing business needs.
It was also reported that the existing Bosch premises at Adugodi will continue to house Bosch, Headquarters in India. Besides, space available on account of relocation will, be used for expansion of Bosch R&D Centre and Robert Bosch Engineering & Business Solutions (India) to create a state-of-the-art Technology and, Engineering centre. The shifting shall happen in two phases. Phase I of shifting involves plant construction from 2012 to 2013 while production shall begin by the first, quarter of 2014 with transfer of some 1000 employees.
The reports stated that Phase I shall see production of Common Rail Pump, Common Rail and Glow plugs in the new, Bidadi facility. Construction in Phase II will take place from 2015 to 2016., While production of Inline Pumps, Elements, Delivery Valves, Conventional and PF Pumps will begin by the first quarter of 2017. With this, the remaining, nearly 3000 employees will relocate to the new location in phase II.
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