WIKA India Inaugurates New Force Measurement Production Unit in Pune
WIKA India (WIKA Instruments India Pvt. Ltd)—a wholly-owned subsidiary
of WIKA Global (WIKA Alexander Wiegand SE & Co. KG, Germany), has recently
inaugurated its Force Measurement Production Unit in Pune. With this, the
company has taken another major leap towards its successful future growth in
the country.
The Force Measurement Production Unit will play a pivotal role in the
future technological advancements in WIKA’s products. It is one of the major
investments made by WIKA India in recent years to strengthen its position in
the market and align itself with its aim to double the company’s turnover by
2025.
WIKA’s Force Measurement Production Unit brings together the company’s
expertise to create customized force measurement solutions for the industry.
The unit is a major step in the company’s mission to bring high-quality
products to the market in the shortest possible time.
“Our key strength lies in our global presence. We continuously aim
to strengthen our global operations to provide optimum local services to our
customers and are proud to have the strength of a big company with the
flexibility of a local business. Our product range caters to every industry
need and India is an important center for our global operations and growth.
Pune is where our India story began and it is a proud moment to see the
successful expansion of the operations here,” said Mr. Alexander Wiegand,
Chairman and CEO, WIKA Group.
“WIKA Group's growth strategy places India at its core, driving our
vision and expansion plans. In line with our unwavering commitment to advancing
our operations and fostering excellence, we proudly unveil the advanced Force
Measurement Production Unit in Pune, a symbol of our commitment to innovation,
quality, and technology. With firm dedication, we empower growth and propel
towards unparalleled achievements. Together, we look forward to embarking on an
exciting journey of progress, innovation, and mutual prosperity.,” said Mr.
Andreas Keiger, Executive Vice President - EMEA/India, WIKA Group.
Force measurement devices find critical applications in various
industries including automotive, oil and gas and medical equipment, among
others. WIKA India has a wide range of force measurement devices, which
includes tension and compression force transducers, shear and bending beams,
shackle load cells, ring force transducers, load pins, tension links, wire rope
force transducers and strain transducers.
“Establishing a Force Measurement production unit has always been an
integral part of our vision for the growth of WIKA in India. Round-the-clock
dedication by the team towards the project has made it such a success. The Unit
will play a vital role in catering to the robust demand for test and
measurement equipment arising in India. The unit makes WIKA future-ready to
meet the requirements of the market,” said Gaurav Bawa, Senior Vice President,
WIKA India, who was recently awarded the Most Dynamic CEO’s to Watch in 2023 by
CEO Review Magazine in recognition of his outstanding professional Achievement
and Inspiring Social Contributions.
WIKA India has manufacturing plants in four states—Maharashtra, Tamil
Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana. The inception of WIKA India began in Pune in
1997 with the establishment of WIKA Instrument. Along with its first
calibration facility, the Pune operation is also home to the company’s unit for
level, calibration and SF6 gas. The addition of the Force Measurement
Production Unit is a value addition to the entire operation.
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