“The new facility in Nashik is a key step in further expanding our presence in the growing and very important Indian market, and it will also support our customers globally,” said Helena Hedblom, Epiroc’s president and CEO.

Epiroc has production and innovation facilities in several Indian locations, including Nashik, and has about 1,750 employees in the country, including a large and growing R&D organization. In April of this year, Epiroc inaugurated an expanded manufacturing facility for rock drilling tools in Hyderabad, and last year it opened a new innovation and technology center in the same city. 

The new site in Nashik will create local employment opportunities, adding approximately 200 new direct positions to Epiroc’s current workforce of about 280 in Nashik. 

“We are excited about this further expansion in India, where we see significant growth potential,” said Arunkumar Govindarajan, president Epiroc India. “We look forward to continuing to be the productivity and sustainability partner for our local and global customers through this investment. The new facility also supports our ‘Make in India’ initiatives.”