R ARIVANANTHAM
CHENNAI, JUNE 25
In a fillip to DMK Government’s job creation for youth and industrialization drive, US-based Corning Incorporated has partnered with domestic telecommunications player Optiemus Infra-com to setup India’s first cover-glass manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu. The facility, which is called Bharat Innovative Glass Technologies (BIG Tech), is being billed as the first in India to produce ”high-quality, finished cover-glass parts for mobile consumer electronics.”
Groundbreaking Ceremony of Bharat Innovative Glass Technologies (BIG Tech)!
Yet another global #electronics giant will soon start #manufacturing for the world from the #ElectronicsCapitalofIndia – #Kanchipuram, #Chennai !
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Corning’s BIG Tech facility is located in the SIPCOT Pillaipakkam industrial park in Kanchipuram district. Its main focus will be on catering to the increasing demand for finished cover-glass components from manufacturers in the country.
- Corning’s BIG Tech facility is located in the SIPCOT Pillaipakkam industrial park in Tamil Nadu’s Kanchipuram district
- DMK Government is committed to supporting ventures that create job opportunities and drive sustainable economic growth for both the state and the country: Chief Minister MK Stalin
- The new facility will create hundreds of job opportunities for our people and significantly contribute to our vision of making Tamil Nadu a global manufacturing powerhouse: Minister for Industries TRB Rajaa
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In the esteemed presence of Hon'ble Chief Minister Thiru M. K. Stalin, Bharat Innovative Glass Technologies Limited, a JV collaboration between Corning International Corporation and Optiemus Infracom Ltd, signed an MoU with Guidance to… pic.twitter.com/En54Digqer
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Commenting on this development, Chief Minister MK Stalin said, “Today’s groundbreaking for Bharat Innovative Glass Technologies (BIG Tech) not only marks a significant investment in our state’s industrial capabilities but also reinforces Tamil Nadu’s position as a hub for innovation and technological advancement. We are committed to supporting such ventures that create job opportunities and drive sustainable economic growth for the state and India.”
“Corning and Optiemus’s decision to establish a facility in Tamil Nadu is a testament to the robust infrastructure, skilled workforce, and business-friendly environment that the region offers. The new facility will create hundreds of job opportunities for our people and significantly contribute to our vision of making Tamil Nadu a global manufacturing powerhouse,” said Minister for Industries TRB Rajaa.
“This joint venture with Optiemus Infra-com demonstrates our shared commitment to bringing life-changing innovations to the Indian market – and the world,” said David Velasquez, Vice President and General Manager of Corning Gorilla Glass. “By actively supporting our customers as they advance their supply chains, we’re giving more consumers in the region an opportunity to experience the renowned durability of Gorilla Glass,” he added.
Ashok Gupta, Executive Chairman of Optiemus Infracom, echoed this sentiment, highlighting the collaboration’s alignment with the Indian government’s Make in India initiative. “Our collaboration with Corning exemplifies our shared commitment to driving technological advancements and delivering high-quality products to the market. Establishing India’s first cover-glass finishing operation for mobile consumer electronics is a major milestone in our journey to meet the growing demand for high-quality, advanced cover glass,” Gupta said.
The establishment of the BIG Tech facility represents a significant evolution in the Indian manufacturing industry, marking the shift towards domestic production of finished cover-glass components. This move is expected to bolster local supply chains and create substantial employment opportunities, reflecting Corning’s ongoing investment in India across various sectors, especially those in tune with emerging market trends.
