Nagpur,
July 06, 2024.
HORIBA
India, a group company of HORIBA, Ltd., (TYSE 6856), a Kyoto based Japanese leader
inanalytical equipment and measurement solutionsfor the three megatrend fields
of Energy & Environment, Bio & Healthcare, and Materials &
Semiconductor, which are essential to our lives,today inaugurated its
state-of-the-art medical equipment and consumables manufacturing facility in Butibori,
Nagpur. The facility is in line with the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make
in India for the World and will be one of India's largest medical equipment and
consumables (reagents) manufacturing unit. With an investment of approximately INR
200 crore (3.8 Billion JPY), in a phased manner, the Nagpur
facility is poised to serve over 30,000 diagnostic labs and hospitals across
India and represents HORIBA's third significant investment in India,
reinforcing its commitment to generating employment opportunities in tier-2
cities. Global business revenue of HORIBA, Ltd., is 2.3 Billion USD.
The
inaugural event, themed "Celebrating HONMAMON," was graced by Hon’ble
Union Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra
Shri Devendra Fadnavis, Mr. Atsushi Horiba, Chairmanand Group CEO, HORIBA Ltd.,Dr.Jai
Hakhu, Board of Director, HORIBA, Ltd., Japan and Chairman, HORIBA India
and Dr. Rajeev Gautam, Corporate Officer, HORIBA, Ltd., Japan and President,
HORIBA India. HONMAMON, a Japanese term signifying authenticity and excellence,
reflects HORIBA's dedication to its technology and human assets.
Mr.
Atsushi Horiba,Chairman and Group CEO,HORIBA Ltd, expressed his commitment to
India, stating, "The HORIBA India Nagpur Facility marks a significant
milestone in furtheringIndo-Japanesebusiness relationsand our journey towards
contributing to India's Bio and Healthcare sector and commitment to Make in
India. This facility is a testament to our dedication to innovation and
excellence. We aim to not only manufactureworld-class medical equipment locally
but also to provide comprehensive training and development through the HORIBA
India Technical Institute."
This
state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, covering 50,000 square meters,
includes a medical equipment production unit for blood diagnostics, clinical
chemistry equipment, and medical consumables (reagents). The Nagpur facility
also houses the HORIBA India Technical Institute, offering biomedical learning programs
through a partnership with Nagpur University, and the HORIBA Experience Zone,
which showcases the full range of HORIBA healthcare equipment. Additionally,
the facility features an international training center and a central warehouse.
The facility currently has 100 employees and is expected to increase to almost
double in the next 5 years.
Dr. Jai Hakhu, Board of Directors,
HORIBA Ltd., Japan and Chairman, HORIBA India said, “The facility will play a crucial role in reducing turnaround time and
minimizing costs by promoting local production, thus supporting the
Government’s initiative to enhance Make in India and Self-Reliance. It also
aims to
evolve into a one-stop solution for
India, initially catering to the Bio & Healthcare segment, with futureplans
to expand into the Materials & Semiconductor and Energy & Environment
sectors. It will also serve as the export hub to neighbouring countries
starting with the target of 50% localization, eventually, the companyis looking
at around 80-90% of localization of products”.
According
to Dr. Rajeev Gautam, Corporate Officer
– HORIBA, Ltd., Japan and President, HORIBA India, “HORIBA’s investment in this facility underscores our commitment to
supporting India's Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives, and we are
proud to be a part of the nation's growth story. HORIBA has always strived to
bring technologically innovative solutions to the Indian market to meet the
flourishing business avenues India has offered.The Nagpur facility is just the
beginning of our long-term vision to expand our presence in India across
various sectors.”
The
launch of this state-of-the-art facility in Nagpur is a momentous step in the
history of HORIBA India towards strengthening its footprints across the country
to cater to the ever-evolving needs of the Indian market, country's growing
economy and market potential, and remains a strong technology partner in the
fields of Energy and Environment, Bio and Healthcare & Materials and
Semiconductor.