Gates Corp invests to establish Gates Global Technical Centre in Punjab

12 Jun 2024 CW Team

Gates Corporation, a leading global provider of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions, announces it is establishing a Gates Global Technical Centre in Lalru, Punjab. The foundation stone laying ceremony for this milestone project will be held on June 13th, with Dr Thomas Strong Moss, Senior Vice President of Innovation, Gates Corporation and Rajesh C Bhandari Senior Managing Director, Gates India, leading the event.

This initiative marks a major step for Gates in India, highlighting the company's commitment to the region as a centre for talent and R&D excellence. By setting up this cutting-edge facility, Gates aims to enhance its capabilities in innovation to deliver advanced solutions to its global customer base. Dr Moss expressed his enthusiasm for the project, stating, "We are excited to establish the Gates Global Technical Centre in Lalru, Punjab. This new Technical Centre reflects our confidence in India as a talent hub and R&D centre. This investment will strengthen our presence in India and drive innovation to benefit customers worldwide."

The Gates Global Technical Centre will serve as a hub for collaboration and innovation, fostering partnerships with local institutions and industry stakeholders to address engineering challenges and drive breakthroughs.

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