Gloucestershire-based global engineering group inaugurates state-of-the-art centre in Chennai.

Renishaw, the world-leading metrology company, has opened its new office and demonstration centre in Chennai.

The grand opening, witnessed by hundreds including machine tool builders, customers, channel partners, media, and the Renishaw India team, marks a significant expansion of Renishaw's service and support capabilities across India.

The inauguration ceremony of Renishaw India's new office and demonstration centre commenced with a heartfelt welcome address by Rahul Desale, marketing and communications Manager.

The event was marked by the traditional lamp lighting, led by Paul Weaver, director of sales and marketing, alongside Sanjay Sangam, head of sales and marketing.

The highlight of the event was the official opening of the demonstration centre by Jagadeesh TG and Gubendran Aruchamy, regional technical manager south, showcasing Renishaw's commitment to advancing industry standards through innovative solutions.

Since initiating operations in 2008 from a small office in Anna Nagar, Chennai, Renishaw India has grown significantly. The new facility encompasses a comprehensive office and a state-of-the-art technology centre designed to serve the burgeoning markets in Chennai, Coimbatore, and Trichy.

Paul Weaver said: "India is currently experiencing a dynamic period of growth, making it an exciting time to be part of this market. The machine tool industry is expanding, new investments are flowing in from abroad, and both the domestic and export markets are seeing significant demand. Renishaw is at the heart of this growth, actively supporting the precision manufacturing sector.

"The inauguration of our new office and technology centre in Chennai marks a new phase in our development. Following the success of our Bengaluru Technology Centre, which opened two years ago, this new facility is equipped with our latest innovations.

"We view Chennai as a critical market, and believe this centre will significantly enhance the capabilities of our customers and OEMs, helping to drive their businesses forward."

Sanjay Sangam added: "The establishment of this new facility was critical for Renishaw India. Chennai's strength in the automotive sector and its robust local supply chain ecosystem necessitated new investments. Post-pandemic, we've seen sectors such as electric vehicles and consumer electronics investing in Tamil Nadu, with the city growing in multiple dimensions."

Chris Pockett, Renishaw's head of communications, said: "Renishaw has traded in India since 1983 and over the last 40 years we have made significant investments in this increasingly important market.

"Today we have almost 500 employees across our five key sites in India, who are involved with manufacturing, R&D and sales & marketing operations.

"We continue to invest in our sales and marketing facilities to support an expanding customer base and as well as the new office and technology centre in Chennai, in December 2022 we opened a new technology centre in Bangalore."