German major Pilz enters automation business in India [October 20, 2011]

October 21, 2011 7:55 am

Pilz GmbH & Co. KG, a leading German multinational group in the field of automation announced its entry into the Indian market by setting up a wholly owned subsidiary, Pilz India Pvt. Ltd, in India, Pune. Pilz provides safety systems and safety services for industrial automation, commenced their operations in India, with an objective to come closer to their Indian and global clients and provide them with world class support for safety technology specific to their requirements. The company is also setting up its development centre in Chennai and a sales office in New Delhi.
As an expert in the safety of human, machine and the environment, Pilz caters to a wide array of sectors like for example automotive, wind energy, oil & gas, machinery automation,  packaging and railway. With an acquired specialist knowledge of over 60 years,  Pilz provides viable solutions to the most complex safety issues and thus helps companies to apply the best manufacturing practises.
Sharing insights on the  global automation industry, Mrs Renate Pilz, President & CEO, said, “ After closely studying the Indian market for the past few years, we realised the  potential in India’s booming economy and rising demand for automation in all sectors of the manufacturing industry. With our long experience and level of expertise, I am confident that we can effectively cater to the industry and be a part of its growth in India and across the globe”.
Speaking on the occasion, Sanjay Kulkarni, Managing Director, Pilz India said “Our subsidiary in Pune will help us provide effective safety-related solutions to the automation industry. This will also help us get direct feedback from our local clients as our engineers are now on ground.”