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Krones has officially opened a new production facility in Vemagal, near Bangalore, India, as the technology group expands its manufacturing footprint in one of the world’s fastest-growing markets for the beverage, food and packaging industries.

The plant, which was officially opened on 19 August, is intended to bring Krones closer to its Indian customers while creating additional capacity to support the company’s long-term growth in the region.

The new facility forms part of Krones’ wider network in India, which already includes Krones India and Krones Digital Solutions India in Bangalore, Krones Processing India in Hyderabad and System Logistics in Mumbai.

According to Krones, the Vemagal site represents a targeted investment in the future of the Indian market, which is becoming increasingly important to the global beverage, food and packaging sectors.

Ralf Goldbrunner, member of the executive board of Krones, said: “With the opening of this facility, we are reaffirming Krones’ long-term commitment to the country and creating a platform for future growth, innovation and value creation.”

The company said the facility will strengthen its ability to support customers locally while adding another element t its existing network while adding another element to its existing network of production and competence centres.

Thomas Wolter, managing director of Krones Machinery in India, said: “The real significance of this facility lies not in its buildings, machinery or technology, but in the people, partnerships and shared commitment that made it possible.”

Krones said the investment is intended to lay the foundations for further expansion in India while strengthening its position in a market it views as a strategic component of its global growth strategy.

The expansion comes as demand for beverage, food processing and packaging technologies continues to develop alongside India’s growing consumer market and manufacturing base.

Headquartered in Neutraubling, Germany, Krones develops and manufactures machinery and complete lines covering process, filling and packaging technology. Its wider portfolio also includes digitalisation, intralogistics, injection moulding and plastics recycling solutions.