Schneider’s Smart Factory Near Shoolagiri Aims to Power India’s Industry 4.0 Leap with 1,000 Jobs, Digital Twins, and EcoStruxure Innovation

Schneider Electric announced a massive 500,000 square foot manufacturing facility near Shoolagiri, Tamil Nadu, in a move that highlights India's emerging status as a global automation powerhouse. This project is expected to spur local innovation and advance the nation's goals under the "Make in India" banner.

The production of digital and electrical infrastructure solutions for data centers, industrial automation systems, and energy-efficient technologies will be the focus of this next-generation facility. The location is more than just a plant; it is a calculated investment in enhancing India's ability to lead smart manufacturing on a large scale, supported by advanced technology, sustainability objectives, and global supply chain integration. "This is a message, not merely an extension," a Schneider Electric representative stated. "We are making investments in India's industrial and digital future, giving it the means to take the lead in the era of Industry 4.0." The facility, which is ideally situated in Tamil Nadu's expanding industrial corridor, is anticipated to boost supplier ecosystems, speed up technology transfer, and create over 1,000 new jobs. Additionally, it will incorporate smart manufacturing concepts that mirror Schneider's own EcoStruxure platform philosophy, such as digital twins, AI-enabled process automation, and energy optimization modules.

Above all, this project is in line with India's national priorities, which include green growth, skilled job generation, and self-reliance in high-tech production. With digital transformation permeating several industries, including semiconductors and EV manufacturing, this facility has the potential to become the hub of automation excellence in the area. Schneider's audacious wager on India has the potential to establish Tamil Nadu as the hub of smart manufacturing in Southeast Asia in a region where automation defines competitiveness.