New Daifuku Plant Launches to Meet Rapidly Growing Automation Needs in India
Daifuku enhances its local production structure for material handling systems, increases production space by four times
Osaka, Japan—Daifuku Co., Ltd. (the “Company”) announces that Daifuku Group company Daifuku Intralogistics India Pvt. Ltd., headquartered in Hyderabad, Telangana, India, has constructed a new manufacturing plant in Hyderabad, launching full-scale operations in April 2025. This plant is part of Daifuku's Intralogistics business, which handles systems for general manufacturing and distribution industries.
In recent years, the Indian market has seen striking growth in the manufacturing and distribution industries, which has led to a rapidly growing need for material handling systems to efficiently move goods at production and distribution sites. Within its Intralogistics business, Daifuku established a new sales office in Mumbai in 2016. In 2019, it acquired Vega Conveyors & Automation Pvt. Ltd. (now Daifuku Intralogistics India Pvt. Ltd.) and began local production of its systems.
With the construction of the new plant, the Company will expand its production lineup in India by manufacturing automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS), rail-guided pallet sorters, and conveyors for the food, chemical, machinery, rubber products, and other manufacturing industries, as well as for the retail, transportation, warehousing, and other distribution industries. The new plant will also be part of efforts to move parts production in-house and to raise efficiency for greater cost competitiveness.
In addition, the Company aims to expand its business in the Indian market by shortening lead times for customers and establishing a product development and service structure that is closely tied to the local market.
The plant will increase the production space for Daifuku Intralogistics India to approximately four times its previous capacity, which is expected to double further with future expansion. In addition, the plant has been designed with environmental considerations in mind, including a photovoltaic power generation system installed on the rooftop.
Norihito Toriya, Managing Officer and Intralogistics Global Business Head, Daifuku Co., Ltd., commented:
“By establishing a new plant in the growing Indian market, we have strengthened our production system and built a structure that can adapt to our local customers’ needs with greater speed and flexibility. Looking ahead, we will continue our work to manufacture locally as we build competitiveness on the global stage.”
New Plant Overview
| Location | Plot No. 6/A, Chandanvelly, Shabad, Hyderabad, Rangareddy, Telangana 501503 INDIA |
|---|---|
| Site Area | 133,020 m2 |
| Total Building Area | 33,987 m2 |
| Products to be Manufactured | Material handling systems, including AS/RS, rail-guided pallet sorters, case sorters, and conveyors |
| Functions | Production, R&D, administration (e.g., personnel, accounting) |
| Amount of investment | Approx. 4 billion yen*1 (including land and production facilities) |
| Operation Start Date | April 21, 2025 |
- *1Converted at 1 INR = 1.74 JPY
About Daifuku Intralogistics India Private Limited
Daifuku Intralogistics India Private Limited, headquartered in Hyderabad, India, is a pioneer in industrial automation. It was established in 1999 as Vega Conveyors & Automation Private Limited. The company provides design, manufacturing, sales, installation, and after-sales services for material handling systems in India. In April 2019, the company joined the Daifuku Group, changing to the current company name in December 2022. Daifuku Intralogistics India has approximately 180 employees and a sales and project design office in Mumbai.
About Daifuku Co., Ltd.
Since its establishment in 1937, Daifuku has pursued streamlining logistics and production sites by refining its material handling technology. The Daifuku Group has production and sales bases in 24 countries and regions around the world, with overseas sales accounting for approximately 70% of total net sales. Recently, there has been a growing expectation for material handling systems to support social infrastructure and help solve issues such as labor shortages and improve productivity. To meet these needs, the Daifuku Group will continue to uphold its essential role at the forefront of developing next-generation material handling systems and will provide solutions that contribute to the advancement of society.