Belden Breaks Ground on $40 Million Chakan Plant Expansion
Belden Inc.ย has broken ground on theย Belden Chakan Plant Expansionย inย Pune, Maharashtra, marking a key milestone in the companyโs growth journey in India. The project reflects Beldenโs continued investment in strengthening its global manufacturing network and expanding its reach in advanced connectivity solutions.
Belden Chakan Plant Expansion Accelerates Global Growth
Theย Belden Chakan Plant Expansionย will addย 19,000 square metersย to the existing facility, representing an investment of roughlyย $40 million. This expansion will significantly increase production capacity and help Belden meet rising global demand forย network and data infrastructure solutions.
Furthermore, the expanded site will serve as a central hub forย high-quality productsย used in global industrial and communication networks. With this investment, Belden continues to strengthen its position in both domestic and international markets.
Enhancing Innovation and Manufacturing Capability
The new phase of the Chakan facility will produceย state-of-the-art Ethernet switches, firewalls, connectivity assemblies,ย andย patch cordsย tailored toย industrial and building automationย needs. These enhancements will enable Belden to deliver more advanced, high-performance products and expand its global impact in industrial connectivity.
Meanwhile, the company continues to focus onย innovation, quality, and sustainability, aligning with the increasing demand for smarter automation systems across diverse industries.
Supporting โMade in India for the Worldโ
โIn India, where industrial, broadcast, and enterprise markets are experiencing exceptional growth, theย Belden Chakan Plant Expansionย allows us to address this opportunity directly,โ saidย Dr. Ashish Chand, President and CEO of Belden. โWe are committed to sourcing materials locally, which supports our vision ofย โMade in India for the World.โย This expansion strengthens our domestic foundation while establishing Chakan as a global export hub.โ
As a result, Belden reaffirms its long-term commitment to building manufacturing strength in India while contributing to the nationโs role in global technology innovation.
Leadership and Strategic Vision
Dr. Chand, who joinedย Beldenย in 2002 and becameย President and CEOย in 2023, continues to drive the companyโs strategic global growth. Over the years, he has helped develop Beldenโsย Asia Pacific presence, including manufacturing locations inย China and India.
In addition, Dr. Chand has been instrumental in expanding Beldenโs product strategy, innovation, and go-to-market capabilitiesโbuilding a foundation for the companyโs continued success in data, automation, and network infrastructure.
