Auto Ingress an Australian automated door specialist opens a 20,000 sq ft Chennai plant with ₹12 crore investment. Plans to expand to full manufacturing with ₹80 crore in 2-3 years.
Key Highlights:
✅ Auto Ingress, an Australian automated door specialist, opens a 20,000 sq ft assembly plant near Chennai with an initial ₹12 crore investment.
✅ The facility will assemble sliding, swinging, revolving, telescopic, and hermetic doors for Indian residential, commercial, and industrial markets.
✅ Phase 1 capacity: 4,000 units/year; full-scale manufacturing planned in 2-3 years with total investment reaching ₹80 crore.
✅ Prices range from ₹50,000 to ₹3 lakh per unit, with customization options and multi-year warranties.
✅ New SIPCOT-acquired land to support expansion, with an additional ₹25 crore investment expected.
Auto Ingress Strengthens India Presence with New Tamil Nadu Facility
Auto Ingress, a leading Australia-based manufacturer of automated sensor doors, has inaugurated a new 20,000 sq ft assembly facility in Maraimalai Nagar, Chennai, as part of its strategic expansion in India. The company has invested ₹12 crore initially, with plans to scale up to full manufacturing and a total investment of ₹80 crore over the next few years.
What Will the Chennai Plant Produce?
The new facility will assemble high-quality automatic doors, including:
✔ Sliding, swinging & revolving doors
✔ Telescopic & hermetic doors/gates
✔ Customizable designs (size, color, automation features)
Initially, the plant will operate with imported door kits from Australia, but Auto Ingress plans to transition into full-fledged local manufacturing in the next 2-3 years.
Market Strategy & Growth Plans
- Initial focus: Southern India (Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad).
- Distribution channels: Dealers, architects, and interior contractors.
- Pricing: ₹50,000 – ₹3 lakh per unit, depending on customization.
- Target: Capturing 50-70% of India’s automatic door market (estimated at 5,000-6,000 units/year).
Future Expansion & Employment Opportunities
- New SIPCOT-acquired land will support a larger manufacturing facility.
- Additional ₹25 crore investment in land, construction, and machinery.
- Workforce expansion: From 40 employees currently to 140+ in coming years.
Raj Krishna, Managing Director of Auto Ingress India, stated:
“India’s demand for automated entry solutions is growing rapidly, especially in commercial and high-end residential sectors. Our Chennai facility is just the beginning—we aim to establish a full-scale manufacturing hub here.”
Why This Expansion Matters
- Growing Demand: Rising adoption of smart buildings, hospitals, malls, and luxury homes is driving the need for automated doors.
- Make in India Push: Auto Ingress’s shift from assembly to full manufacturing aligns with India’s self-reliance goals.
- Job Creation: The expansion will generate 100+ new skilled jobs in Tamil Nadu.
Conclusion
Auto Ingress’s new Chennai facility marks a major step in India’s automated door market, combining global technology with local assembly. With plans for full-scale manufacturing and ₹80 crore investment, the company is positioning itself as a key player in India’s smart infrastructure growth.
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