Timken India limited on Thursday announced the opening of its new facility near Raipur. The gear and bearing services plant set up by the company is the first such facility outside the US for Timken.
This is the company’s second plant in India. located on two acres of land, the company has invested US $ 3.5 million in plant and machinery for the Raipur facility, Managing Director of Timken India limited Sanjay Koul said in a Press conference here. “The proficiency of the plant lies in supporting all servicing and repair requirements of large industrial gearboxes and offers a host of key services that address the gear needs of customers,” Koul said.
“The Raipur facility serves the heavy process industry segment covering metals (steel and aluminum), cement, power generation, and mining industries. In addition to offering quick and responsive turnaround times for the inspection and overhaul of gears, the Timken Service Center also determines the unit’s upgrade potential,” he said.
Initially, approximately 25 people have been employed to meet daily objectives at the plant. Additional staff would be hired based on business needs, Koul said. Christopher A Coughlin, Group president of The Timken Company, and Carl D Rapp, vice president (Services) were present on the occasion.