Shivalik Bimetal Controls Limited Receives Consent to Operate for Pune Manufacturing Facility
Shivalik Bimetal Controls Limited (SBCL) has secured the Consent to Operate (CTO) from the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board for its manufacturing facility in Pune (Phase-I). The approval is valid until June 30, 2032, and marks a significant milestone in the company's operational strategy for expanding its manufacturing footprint.The authorization enables SBCL to begin the phased operationalization of the Pune site. Commercial production will be scaled according to customer qualifications, specific program schedules, and commercial requirements. This facility is designed to enhance the company’s capabilities in value-added components and assemblies specifically for automotive electrification and battery-related applications. Key products expected to be supported by this facility include bus-bar connectors and PCBA assemblies.
Strategic Expansion in Automotive Electrification
The Pune facility supports Shivalik's broader strategy of providing OEM and Tier-1 customers with integrated, high-precision solutions. The approved capacity offers a scalable manufacturing platform for Cell Connecting Systems and facilitates the company's push into higher-value components and assemblies.Sumer Ghumman, Whole-time Director of Shivalik Bimetal Controls Limited, stated that the Consent to Operate is a pivotal milestone for the Phase-I facility. He noted that the approved capacity provides a platform for increasing participation in value-added components by combining the company's expertise in materials science, precision joining, electronics, and application engineering.
Ghumman highlighted that the subsequent phase will focus on disciplined industrialization, including:
| Focus Area | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Customer and Process Qualifications | Establishing validated manufacturing standards |
| Production Systems | Creating repeatable and scalable production systems |
| Program Scaling | Aligning output with specific customer program requirements |
Company Overview and Capabilities
Shivalik Bimetals operates as a specialized engineering and advanced manufacturing company. It manufactures various products including thermostatic bimetal/trimetal strips, low-ohmic shunt resistors, electrical contacts, PCBA, and busbar assemblies. These components are utilized across several industries, including:- Electrical and Electronics
- Automotive and Smart Metering
- Switchgear and Battery Management
- Energy Management
The company's manufacturing model is built on proprietary process know-how in Electron Beam Welding, Diffusion Bonding, Cold Bonding, and precision strip processing. With manufacturing facilities located in Chambhaghat, Kather (Solan), and Pune, the company employs approximately 1,000 people and serves over 300 global customers.
Founded in 1984 and headquartered in New Delhi, Shivalik Bimetal Controls Limited leverages its technology base and long-standing customer relationships to serve structural demand in electrification, smart metering, current sensing, and switching applications.
SBCL Stock Price Movement
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