Biesse India, a global manufacturing firm,
established its India office in 2006 with just 13 people and now successfully
exports about 85% of its equipment to over 70 nations worldwide. The company,
which began operations in India 15 years ago in a modest shed of about 1000
square metres in Yeshwantpur, today has two production sites in Bengaluru that
span 30,000 square metres and employ more than 700 people.
Biesse in India has produced 10,000
machines in 15 years, with 70% of them being shipped to countries on six
continents, including the United States, the European Union, the Middle East,
East Asia, Russia, Australia, and others. The company has grown into one of the
world’s leading designers and manufacturers of innovative woodworking
machinery, and it has expanded its product line to include machinery and
systems for the glass and advanced materials processing industries.
Biesse India is Biesse Group’s first
production site outside Italy. This strategic investment in India was an
insightful decision to develop an advanced production plant that would create
employment opportunities in the country and at the same time cater quality
machines needs of the small to medium sized companies across the globe.
Biesse India’s expansion of its export
network to more than 70 countries has had a significant impact on India’s ‘Make
in India’ objective. Over the years, the company has been actively involved in
CSR activities by supporting schools, emancipation through specialised courses
at the Institute of Wood Science & Technology (IWST) and the KIET Group of
Institutions, the establishment of libraries, RO Water Plants, borewells,
plantation drives, and a variety of other activities for the benefit of
society.
Commenting on the combined efforts of the
organisation, Sayeed Ahmed, CEO, Biesse India said, “Our constant strive
for product excellence as per International standards has been well received
and appreciated across continents.”
Adding further on their core values,
“Biesse India has always believed in empowering the local community by
hiring local talent and onboarding local suppliers. We also try to create a
progressive and encouraging working environment for everyone.
The worldwide manufacturing corporation
also invests 4% of its annual turnover in research and development, and has
over 200 registered patents. The R&D department has previously produced
software to enhance user experience and is dedicated to bringing disruptive
innovations for factory automation to market.
The company required 7 years to accomplish
a total production of 2000 machines, demonstrating considerable rigour and
endurance in the early years. However, with continued support from its
investors and top management in Biesse Italy, Biesse India’s team, including
its leadership, bolstered their operations and, as of today, has attained a
manufacturing capacity of 1800 machines per annum.A growth of more than 100X
compared to where the company started from. Biesse India now offers 6 product
lines in 100 different configurations. There is also an experience centre where
15+ machines are available for live demonstrations.
Biesse Group is a multinational leader in
technology for processing wood, glass, stone, plastic, and metal. Biesse India
is a direct subsidiary of Biesse Group and also the only production site of
Biesse Group outside Italy. Biesse Group designs, manufactures and distributes
machines, integrated systems, and software for manufacturers of furniture,
door/window frames, and components for the construction, shipbuilding, and
aerospace industries.
The company invests 4 per cent of its annual
revenue in research and development and has registered over 200 patents. It
operates through 12 industrial sites, 39 branches, 300 agents, and selected
dealers, exporting 85 per cent of its production. Biesse India itself exports
to more than 70 countries across continents. Founded in Pesaro in 1969 by
Giancarlo Selci, Biesse Group has been listed in the STAR segment of the
Italian Stock Exchange since June 2001. It currently has 4000 employees around
the world. Courtesy: www.aninews.in
