Eaton expands Puducherry facility to bolster production capacity and accelerate localisation

With this expansion, Eaton aims to double the production capacity of its Power Distribution assembly lines, manufacturing critical products such as Air Circuit Breakers (ACBs), Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCBs) and Fuses.

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Eaton expands Puducherry facility to bolster production capacity and accelerate localisation

Eaton, an intelligent power company, inaugurated its newly expanded electrical manufacturing facility in Puducherry, on 11 October, 2024.  

The new 120,000 square feet facility includes a state-of-the-art 100,000 square feet shop floor dedicated to Power Distribution product lines, along with 20,000 square feet for utilities and supporting infrastructure.

The expanded facility, inaugurated by Craig Arnold, Eaton Chairman and CEO, extends Eaton’s manufacturing footprint in Puducherry to over 260,000 square feet. 

With this expansion, Eaton aims to double the production capacity of its Power Distribution assembly lines, manufacturing critical products such as Air Circuit Breakers (ACBs), Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCBs) and Fuses. These products are essential to serve key segments like Data Centers, Industrial, Infrastructure, and large projects from Utilities.

"This new facility significantly enhances our ability to support the growing demand for localized products, especially in high-growth sectors like Data Centers and large-scale Industrial projects," said Syed Sajjadh Ali, Managing Director, Electrical Sector, India, Eaton, adding that it will create 300 new jobs in the next three years. 

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