Shri Bhajan Lal Sharma, the Hon. Chief Minister of Rajasthan and Mr. Azim Premji, Chairman, Wipro Enterprises inaugurate the 16th Wipro Hydraulics facility

Bangalore, August 22^nd, 2024: Wipro Hydraulics, the hydraulic cylinders and components manufacturing business of Wipro Infrastructure Engineering, today announced the launch of its state-of-the-art-facility in Mahindra World City, Jaipur. This is Wipro’s first hydraulics manufacturing facility in Northern India, delivering hydraulic cylinders to customers worldwide.

The plant was inaugurated by Shri Bhajan Lal Sharma, Honourable Chief Minister of Rajasthan, and Mr. Azim Premji, Chairman, Wipro Enterprises, along with Mr. Deepak Shetty, CEO & MD, JCB India and Mr. Pratik Kumar, CEO, Wipro Infrastructure Engineering & MD, Wipro Enterprises. 

The company has invested approximately INR 250 crores to set up this facility, which is projected to generate around approximately 400 jobs. This cutting-edge manufacturing facility is equipped with all the critical-to-quality processes under one roof and is designed to meet the stringent requirements of our global customers.

Speaking at the launch, Shri Bhajan Lal Sharma, the Honourable Chief Minister of Rajasthan, said, “Today, Rajasthan is attracting significant investments, enabling innovation, and has become one of the key manufacturing hubs of India. We welcome Wipro to contribute and be a part of this growth journey for Rajasthan and India. Their state-of-the-art facility exemplifies the kind of forward-thinking investment that will drive our continued success and development.”

Commenting on the inauguration of the facility, Pratik Kumar, CEO, Wipro Infrastructure Engineering and MD, Wipro Enterprises, said, “Our new facility marks a major step forward, enhancing our ability to deliver comprehensive solutions and strengthen our market leadership. As a leading independent hydraulic cylinder manufacturer with over four decades of market leadership, Wipro Hydraulics has delivered over 1.5 million cylinders globally, demonstrating its commitment to excellence and innovation. This expansion will further strengthen our presence in key growth markets and enable us to respond more swiftly and flexibly to customer demands.”

Sitaram Ganeshan, President, Wipro Hydraulics, added, “Wipro Hydraulics is one of the world’s largest independent hydraulic cylinder manufacturers. With India emerging as one of the fastest-growing markets for construction equipment, our new state-of-the-art facility in North India will enhance our ability to meet the increasing domestic and export demands.”

“At Wipro we are also committed to increasing gender diversity on the shopfloor. In addition to hiring, we have also invested in the WINGS Scholarship program in Jaipur which supports young women to pursue diploma courses in engineering.”

The new facility is equipped with next-generation technology, including automated production lines, robotic arms, highly advanced paint line and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR) for material movement. We also have built in advanced laser beam and IR sensors for improvement in safety and quality in the processes.

With the addition of its first manufacturing facility in North India, Wipro Hydraulics now has a manufacturing footprint across four cities in India: Jaipur, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hindupur (Andhra Pradesh), dedicated to producing hydraulic cylinders with a total of 16 facilities globally.

About Wipro Infrastructure Engineering: Wipro Infrastructure Engineering, a part of Wipro Enterprises, is a diversified business with expertise spanning over four decades of engineering and manufacturing excellence in Hydraulics, Industrial Automation, Aerospace, Water Treatment, and Additive Manufacturing.

The Wipro Hydraulics business specializes in designing and manufacturing custom-built hydraulic cylinders for diverse segments such as Construction & Earthmoving, Material & Cargo Handling, Forestry, Farm & Agriculture, Mining, and Truck Tipping Solutions. With its 16 state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities across India, Europe, the USA, and Brazil, Wipro Hydraulics is one of the largest independent hydraulic cylinder manufacturers worldwide, delivering over 1.5 million cylinders to OEMs annually. For more information visit www.wiproinfra.com