Omron Corporation opens automation centre in Mumbai

NEW DELHI: Japan's Omron Corporation has opened its fifth automation centre (ATC) in Mumbai in India.

The company's other automation centres are located in Japan, US, China and Spain.

Omron said opening of the automaton centre in India is part of its 'Asia Hotspots' strategy.

"One of its important tasks is to consolidate our foothold in India which is indeed a highly promising market for Omron Automation," the company said in a statement.

Commenting on the development, Omron Asia Pacific Pte Ltd MD Industrial Automation Business Takehito Maeda said: "India continues to be an important destination for Omron Automation. It shall play a very important role in strengthening our contribution towards India's manufacturing prowess and the society."

"We are confident of achieving relevant traction in many industries through this initiative such as packaging, food and beverages, FMCG, pharmaceuticals, special purpose machines, automotive and textile," Omron Automation India MD Sameer Gandhi said.

The centre has on display Omron's key portfolio of industrial automation range as well as the technical and application support capabilities, the company said.