Devendra Fadnavis, the Maharashtra CM, said, "This is truly a momentous occasion for Maharashtra and India. The setting up of such an advanced manufacturing facility is possible because of the highly skilled workforce available in the Pune Region.
"This GE facility will fuel opportunities in the area of employment, technology and innovation. The ‘Brilliant Factory' sets a new benchmark in global manufacturing competitiveness in India and I am proud that it is in Maharashtra."
Sharing his comments, John G. Rice, Vice Chairman, GE said, "Today signifies a proud milestone for GE in India and the next step in our technology and innovation partnership, a journey that started over 110 years ago.
"Our operations here in Pune help us to compete locally and globally and play an important role in the resurgence of India's manufacturing sector and in the country's growth and development."
In the first phase of operations, the facility is focused on products and solutions for the power generation, oil & gas and transportation industries. Plans for Phase II of the site will include manufacturing capability for new generation aviation engine components and machining and sub-assembly for the latest rail locomotives and diesel engines.
Spread over 68 acres in MIDC Industrial Park at Chakan II, the facility will generate over 1500 jobs and support the growth of local businesses, many of whom will be SME suppliers. One of GE's first multi-modal integrated manufacturing sites, the facility has a potential to scale to 1 million square feet, and will export 50% of what it produces to other GE global sites.
The facility is aviation quality standard AS9100 certified, is undergoing ‘green building certification' by the Indian green building council (IGBC) and will be powered using captive solar power.
Key Facts
Employment opportunities for over 1500 people, currently comprising over 25% female employees.
Located at Chakan II, MIDC Industrial Park covering an area of 68 acres.
250,000 square feet, scalability potential to 1 million square feet.
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