Danfoss Power Electronics & Drives Supply Chain Celebrates 10 Years of Manufacturing in India
Danfoss India’s Power Electronics & Drives (DPD) Supply Chain marks a decade of manufacturing excellence in India, highlighting its pivotal role in optimizing energy efficiency in infrastructure projects across the nation. Since its establishment in 2014, the DPD segment has been instrumental in key projects such as the Jammu Baramulla Railway Line, India’s first underwater railway tunnel in Kolkata, Pune Airport, educational campuses like IIM and AIMS to adopt sustainable practices. These initiatives have significantly contributed to decarbonizing India’s infrastructure sector and paving the way for a greener future.
Danfoss Power Electronics and Drives Supply Chain India Milestones over the Years
In 2020, they achieved a significant milestone by shipping its first 1000 pieces of drives exports to the North American Market (NAM) and supplying system drives to South East Asia (SEA).
In 2022, they successfully commissioned India’s first privately owned Energy Storage System (ESS), a landmark project in the country’s energy landscape.
In 2023, they localized the production of VLT Micro Drives FC51, VLT HVAC Drives FC101 in India, a significant achievement under the company’s localization initiative.
The Danfoss Drives Supply Chain 10-year anniversary was celebrated recently at Danfoss Chennai plant with employees, suppliers & leadership in attendance. Mika Kulju, President & Global Head of Danfoss Power Electronics and Drives Segment, Ravichandran Purushothaman, President – Danfoss India Region, Ranjith Raman, Director & Head of Supply Chain for Danfoss Power Electronics and Drives Segment, and Mandar Vaijanapurkar, Head of Drives Sales, Marketing, and Services, highlighted the team’s exceptional achievements and unwavering commitment to continuously improve manufacturing excellence.
The event also featured the unveiling of a Danfoss Power Electronics and Drives Supply Chain Milestone Board to commemorate the impactful contributions of the past decade & the felicitation of veteran DPD sales colleagues who have completed 25 years in the company.
During the event, Mika Kulju, President & Global Head of Danfoss Power Electronics & Drives Segment, expressed his admiration for Danfoss India, stating, “Wherever I’ve been, whether meeting customers or visiting our teams in Pune and Chennai, the Indian team’s passion and enthusiasm has been truly inspiring. I feel more energized than ever. It’s because of the dedication and energy I see from our teams that I believe India can drive growth not just locally but globally. I congratulate Danfoss Power Electronics and Drives India Supply Chain on the past decade’s success and look forward to more milestones in coming years!”
Danfoss has had Drives sales presence in the country for several decades now and that success was the encouragement for the team to commence production in India. Since its inception in 2014 with a small team of four at the Oragadam campus, Danfoss Power Electronics and Drives Supply Chain has grown exponentially to over 50 dedicated members currently, transforming it into a key global production hub for VLT Micro Drives FC51, VLT HVAC Drives FC101, VLT Enclosed Drives & Assembly of Automation Drives FC302, FC202 FC102 for Industrial, Water and HVAC&R applications.
Ravichandran Purushothaman, President Danfoss India Region emphasized the team’s journey of excellence, remarking, “Our journey has been defined by a relentless pursuit of excellence, driven by passion, collaboration, and commitment. This milestone emphasizes the hard work and expertise of our exceptional team, laying a robust foundation for Drives’ future growth in India. With increasing opportunities in energy efficiency and electrification, we are poised to further our localization agenda and continue staying closer to our customers.”
Danfoss India’s commitment to deliver sustainable solutions is exemplified through Danfoss Power Electronics and Drives segment’s innovative products and solutions designed to meet the evolving needs of sectors such as data centers, infrastructure, food & beverage, industrial equipment, cement, and water & wastewater treatment, among others.
Ranjith Raman, Director & Head of Supply Chain for Danfoss Power Electronics and Drives, highlighted his team’s readiness to navigate the future, stating, “Today, Danfoss Drives India production has expanded significantly and established a robust supply chain system which caters not only to India region but also other global markets. Our success hinges on our people, who are the foundation of our growth and also our ability to bounce back quickly amidst any headwinds, highlighting our resilience. We are well poised to support the decarbonization needs of our customers.”
The company’s investments in local production also aligns with Danfoss’ strategic vision to exceed customer expectations, adapt swiftly to dynamic market demands and continue manufacturing in India for India and global markets. Danfoss continues to lead the way in energy efficiency and sustainability, setting new industry standards in enhancing energy savings & efficiency, thereby reinforcing its position as a preferred decarbonization partner in India.
As Danfoss India celebrates their Danfoss Drives local manufacturing 10-year milestone, the company reaffirms its commitment to build the blueprint for the next gen low-carbon economy.