VMPLBengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 10:Schneider Electric, the pioneer in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has recently revealed its intention to establish a production facility for its Schneider Electric ITBusiness at Horizon Industrial ParkHosur, close to Shoolagiri, Tamil Nadu. Spanning 500K square feet, the new site is designed to boost Schneider Electric's skills in manufacturing, sales, and distribution of Batteries.Management Products (BMS) including Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systemsPower Distribution Units (PDU), cooling solutions, and various electronic accessories. Situated strategically along the Bangalore-Chennai National Highway, the upcoming Grade A industrial complex provides smooth access to both Bengaluru and Chennai markets, facilitating improved distribution and operational efficiency. The project will be developed in two phases in partnership with Horizon Industrial Parks, a prominent integrated logistics and industrial infrastructure company supported by Blackstone Real Estate funds. The first phase will involve a dust-free facility with modern office spaces and extensive tenant improvements. These upgrades include increased industrial power capacity, advanced fire safety systems, and optimized workspace planning for an initial workforce of 1,500, covering both direct and indirect jobs. The second phase will create a high-spec, customized facility designed to meet Schneider Electric's advanced operational requirements and is expected to be completed within 7 months. "We are pleased to collaborate with Horizon Industrial Parks as we continue our commitment to 'Atmanirbhar Bharat,'" said Deepak Sharma, Zone President, Greater India, MD and CEO, Schneider Electric India. "This partnership highlights our dedication to sustainability, efficiency, and operational excellence. The new facility will significantly enhance our manufacturing capabilities and enable us to integrate cutting-edge technology and sustainable practices. With this investment, we aim to support businesses, improve operational efficiency, and make a meaningful contribution to the 'Make in India' initiative." Horizon Industrial Park Hosur has already received pre-certification as 'Platinum' from the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC). Schneider Electric's new facility will incorporate several eco-friendly features, such as roof insulation using glass wool, rooftop solar panels to improve thermal efficiency, a 12-meter clear height PEB design with skylights for natural lighting, and advanced ventilation systems. Additionally, EV charging stations, HVAC controls, and smart light sensors will be part of the facility's integrated BMS. Solar rooftop panels are planned for the next phase of development, further enhancing thermal efficiency and reducing the carbon footprint.
Urvish Rambhia, Principal at Blackstone Real Estate, stated: "We are happy to collaborate with Schneider Electric and assist its sustained growth in India. We are dedicated to offering creative, customized, and high-standard warehousing options for both international and domestic companies aiming to increase their footprint in India." Through this strategic expansion, Schneider Electric continues to strengthen its long-term commitment to India's manufacturing industry, promoting innovation, efficiency, and sustainability within the sector. About Schneider Electric Schneider's objective is to create Impact by enabling everyone to maximize their energy and resources, connecting progress with sustainability for all. At Schneider, we refer to this as Life Is On. Our mission is to be the reliable partner in Sustainability and Efficiency. We are a global leader in industrial technology, delivering cutting-edge expertise in electrification, automation, and digitization to smart industries, resilient infrastructure, future-ready data centers, intelligent buildings, and user-friendly homes. Grounded in our extensive domain knowledge, we offer integrated, end-to-end AI-powered Industrial IoT solutions through connected products, automation, software, and services, providing digital twins to support profitable growth for our clients. We are a people-focused company with an ecosystem of 150,000 employees and over a million partners operating across more than 100 countries to ensure closeness to our customers and stakeholders. We value diversity and inclusion in all that we do, guided by our meaningful purpose of a sustainable future for everyone.www.se.com (ADVERTORIAL DISCLAIMER: The above press statement has been supplied byVMPL. ANI will not be held responsible in any manner for the content thereof)