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Eaton inaugurates expanded electrical manufacturing facility in Puducherry

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Eaton inaugurates expanded electrical manufacturing facility in Puducherry

Eaton’s newly expanded 120,000 sqft electrical manufacturing facility in Puducherry was inaugurated on October 11, 2024, by Chairman and CEO Craig Arnold. The facility includes a 100,000 sqft shop floor for power distribution products and 20,000 sqft for utilities and supporting infrastructure.

This expansion, extending Eaton’s manufacturing footprint in Puducherry to over 2.6 lakh sqft, aims to double production capacity. The facility will produce key products such as air circuit breakers (ACBs), moulded case circuit breakers (MCCBs), and fuses for sectors like data centres, industrial projects, and utilities.

The facility also features a centralized warehouse and a new R&D centre, enhancing operational efficiency and customer service.

Image: Craig Arnold, Chairman & CEO, Eaton (centre, holding mike) at the inauguration of Eaton’s expanded Puducherry facility.

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