Friulair Starts Manufacturing Operations in India Following Ingersoll Rand Acquisition!
Friulair, a globally recognised manufacturer of compressed air treatment solutions, has officially commenced manufacturing operations in India, marking a key milestone following its acquisition by Ingersoll Rand. The start of local production reinforces Ingersoll Rand’s commitment to expanding its industrial footprint in India while strengthening its ability to serve customers with greater speed, efficiency, and localisation.
The launch of manufacturing in India represents an important step in Friulair’s integration into Ingersoll Rand’s global Industrial Technologies and Services platform. By localising production, Friulair aims to meet the growing demand for compressed air dryers, filters, and auxiliary air treatment equipment across sectors such as manufacturing, automotive, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, electronics, and infrastructure.
With domestic manufacturing now underway, Friulair will be able to offer shorter lead times, improved supply chain resilience, and solutions tailored to local market needs, while maintaining the global standards of quality, reliability, and energy efficiency associated with the brand. The move is also expected to enhance service responsiveness and deepen customer relationships across India and neighbouring markets.
The acquisition of Friulair by Ingersoll Rand brought together complementary strengths—combining Friulair’s specialised expertise in compressed air treatment with Ingersoll Rand’s global scale, diversified portfolio, and established presence in India. The commencement of manufacturing operations highlights the successful integration of the business and a shared focus on long-term growth in high-potential markets.
India continues to be a strategic growth market for industrial technologies, supported by rising industrialisation, infrastructure development, and government-led initiatives promoting domestic manufacturing. By investing in local production, Friulair and Ingersoll Rand are aligning with the Make in India vision, contributing to capability building, employment generation, and the development of technical expertise.
The new manufacturing operations are designed in line with global best practices in operational excellence, safety, and sustainability. Both Friulair and Ingersoll Rand remain focused on continuous improvement and innovation, delivering energy-efficient compressed air solutions that help customers reduce operating costs while lowering environmental impact.
