Zetwerk Opens Largest Electronics Manufacturing Facility Near Chennai!

Zetwerk Electronics, part of the Zetwerk Manufacturing Group, has inaugurated its largest electronics manufacturing facility in Pannur, located 55 km from Chennai in the Tiruvallur district. Spanning 15 acres, this state-of-the-art facility is set to bolster India’s Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) sector, aligning with the country’s goal of achieving a $500 billion ESDM market and supporting Tamil Nadu’s vision of becoming a $1 trillion economy.

The new plant will focus on the production of control boards for various appliances such as washing machines, refrigerators, air conditioners, and IT hardware. Equipped with advanced production capabilities, the facility includes five Surface-Mount Technology (SMT) lines, Manual Insertion (MI) lines, potting, conformal coating, and extensive testing facilities. Once at full capacity, the plant is expected to employ around 1,200 skilled workers.

The facility was inaugurated by Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister for Electronics & Information Technology, Railways, and Information & Broadcasting, who emphasized the significance of Zetwerk’s expansion and the government’s commitment to strengthening India’s electronics manufacturing industry. He also mentioned the development of two Electronics Manufacturing Clusters in Tamil Nadu with a budget of ₹1,112 crore, aimed at enhancing the state’s manufacturing capabilities.

Tamil Nadu’s Industries Minister, TRB Rajaa, highlighted the state’s leadership in electronics production, contributing 36% of India’s electronics exports. The new Zetwerk facility is expected to support the state’s goal of increasing annual electronics exports to ₹100 billion.

Zetwerk’s CEO & Co-founder, Amrit Acharya, explained that the new facility is designed to function as an export hub, capitalizing on growing trade opportunities between India and the US, and strengthening India’s role in global supply chains. He also shared that Zetwerk plans to go public within the next 15-24 months, with IPO preparations already in progress.