BSH India becomes technology and innovation hub for Asia Pacific and Emerging markets
Bengaluru, 24th November, 2016 (BSH): BSH Household Appliances Group, Europe’s largest manufacturer of home appliances, today inaugurated its first Technology Center in India in Adugodi, Bengaluru.
Synonymous with German engineering and highest quality standards, BSH is globally renowned for its innovative and futuristic products and solutions sold under its total of 14 global brands. The new 2500 sq mtr state-of-the-art center will help BSH to further develop localized technologies for the Indian market and to become the heart of product development for the Asia Pacific region as well as emerging countries in South America and Africa. To begin with, the BSH Technology Centre Asia Pacific will focus on developing innovative technologies for the Cooling and Laundry categories, and gradually extend across categories.
To spearhead the growth and expansion of the BSH Technology Centre Asia Pacific, Mr. Rudolf Walfort, COO, Asia Pacific has relocated to the Indian Tech Centre. He has been entrusted to create and develop innovative products and solutions for emerging markets.
The inauguration of the BSH Technology Centre Asia Pacific was attended by Dr. Karsten Ottenberg, Chairman of the Management Board and Chief Executive Officer, BSH Household Appliances Group, Mr. Rudolf Walfort, COO, Asia Pacific and Mr. Gunjan Srivastava, MD & CEO, BSH Household Appliances Manufacturing Pvt. Ltd.
Commenting on India being chosen as APAC technology hub, Dr. Karsten Ottenberg, Chairman of the Management Board and Chief Executive Officer, BSH Household Appliances Group said, “BSH sees huge potential in the Indian market backed by a buoyant economy, a growing aspirational middle class and a talented workforce. Following a strong localization strategy, BSH strives to have tailored products and solutions for the particular needs in emerging markets by combining its world-class German technology know-how with local consumer insights and development competencies.”
Speaking on the launch of the BSH Technology Centre Asia Pacific, Mr. Gunjan Srivastava, MD & CEO, BSH Household Appliances Manufacturing Pvt. Ltd. said, “As a global leader in the Home Appliance industry, we are committed in making superior German technology and quality products accessible to households across the region. The state-of-the-art Technology Centre will accelerate this integration process to localize our international product portfolio. We are delighted that India has been chosen as the technology hub for the region, marking a crucial milestone in the growth journey of BSH India.”
The BSH Technology Centre Asia Pacific currently houses around 100 research scientists and plans on expanding the ambit to around 400 employees over the next three years. Committed to create a conducive environment to spur innovation, the Technology Centre boasts of a fun, transparent and dynamic environment, with employees across regions collaborating to enable fresh and innovative thinking.
