Auto Ingress Australian access solutions firm scales up Indian operations with SIPCOT facility, targeting airports & smart cities with IoT-enabled doors.
Australian Automatic Door Specialist Scales Up Indian Operations
Key Expansion Details
✔ New Facility Location: SIPCOT Industrial Park, Tamil Nadu
✔ Investment: ₹25 crore (land, building & equipment)
✔ Current Team: 35-40 employees
✔ Projected Workforce: 140+ within 3 years
✔ Focus Sectors: Airports, malls, luxury residences
Strategic Growth Drivers
1. Market Opportunity
🚪 India’s Automatic Door Market:
- Projected 12% CAGR (2024-2030)
- $300M+ market by 2027
🏗 Key Demand Segments:
- Airport Modernization (100+ airports upgrade)
- Smart Cities Mission projects
- Premium Commercial Real Estate boom
2. Competitive Advantages
🇦🇺 Australian Technology:
- ADA-compliant access systems
- High-traffic durability (5M+ cycles)
🛠 Localization Strategy:
- 60% indigenous component target
- Faster service response (48hr SLA)
3. Employment & Training
👨🔧 Workforce Development:
- 3X headcount expansion planned
- Technical partnerships with ITI Chennai
- Specialized training in access control systems
Facility Specifications (Planned)
🏭 Production Capacity:
- 5,000+ door systems annually
- Custom solutions for bullet-proof & fire-rated applications
⚙ Technology Integration:
- IoT-enabled door controllers
- AI-powered pedestrian flow optimization
Leadership Insight
“India’s infrastructure boom demands world-class access solutions. Our expansion will blend Australian engineering with Indian manufacturing agility.”
— Raj Krishna, MD, Auto Ingress India
Implementation Roadmap
📅 2024-25:
- SIPCOT land acquisition finalization
- Facility design approvals
🏗 2025-26:
- Phase 1 construction (10,000 sq ft)
- Pilot production begins
🚀 2026-27:
- Full-scale operations
- Potential export hub for MENA region
Current Client Portfolio
✈ Airports: Chennai, Bengaluru upgrades
🏬 Retail: Phoenix Mall expansions
🏨 Hospitality: Taj, Oberoi new projects
