Bengaluru: Aligned with the honourable PM Modi’s vision of Make in India and Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Mission(Self Reliant India), India’s leading consumer durables brand, LG Electronics India, inaugurated the local manufacturing line of SIDE BY SIDE Refrigerators in its Pune manufacturing facility. The new facility was inaugurated in the presence of HyunUk Lee-Global Refrigerator President- of LG Electronics, Mr. Hong Ju Jeon-MD-LG Electronics India, Mr. HyoungSub Ji-Director-Home Appliances & Air conditioners-LG Electronics India& other senior dignitaries. With an investment of approximately Rs.200 crore, the new facility, equipped with advanced technologies and machineries, is set to manufacture Side-by-Side Refrigerators in addition to Double-door and Single-door refrigerators.
- Aligned with honorable PM Modi’s, Make in India vision, LG Electronics inaugurated Side by Side Refrigerator manufacturing line in PuneLG is already manufacturing single-door and double door refrigerators across facilities in Greater Noida and Pune
- The new manufacturing line will help extend LG’s portfolio in manufacturing Side by Side Refrigerators.
Located at Ranjangaon, Pune, the facility is spread across an area of 52.8 Acre. With an annual production capacity of 200K Side by Side Refrigerator units, this manufacturing expansion will play a key role in addressing growing consumer demand and extending the company’s portfolio in the Indian market. This initiative will further boost the brand’s product leadership by strengthening its position as the market leader in the Home Appliances category. Pune facility also manufactures TVs, washing machines, ACs, and Monitors.
Speaking of the inauguration, Hong Ju Jeon- MD, LG Electronics India, said, “With our presence in the Indian market for over 25 years, we have continuously served millions of satisfied consumers. Localization has been a key differentiator as we have continuously developed products based on Indian insights. We are fully committed to honorable PM MODI’s vision of MAKE IN INDIA. Last year we started manufacturing Windows inverter AC in India at NOIDA manufacturing facility, this year we are starting SIDE BY SIDE Refrigerator production in India LG Side by Side Refrigerator at Pune manufacturing facility, every year we are expanding our local production operations. With a skilled workforce and cutting-edge technologies at our disposal, we are optimistic about catering to the needs of our consumers. We are investing approximately 200 crores in setting up this manufacturing line and will continuously strengthen our local operations. This expansion is a step forward in making Self-Reliant India; LG Electronics is fully confident in making India a strong manufacturing hub. We will also be exported from this facility.”
