Vanderlande Inaugurates India Innovation Centre in Pune to Boost Global Engineering
Vanderlande, a global leader in logistics automation, has officially opened its India Innovation Centre (IIC) in Pune. This new facility is designed as a collaborative space where engineers can co-create, test, and innovate end-to-end solutions. The centre aims to drive advancements in key technological areas, including robotic automation, autonomous systems, artificial intelligence, and digital-physical integration. These innovations will support Vanderlande's global customer base across warehousing, airports, and parcel domains.
Strengthening India's Role as a Global Technology Hub
In a recent statement, the company highlighted that the launch of the IIC represents a significant milestone for Vanderlande India as a Global Capability Centre (GCC). With this addition, the GCC solidifies its position as Vanderlande's second-largest technology hub worldwide, following only the Netherlands. The centre underscores Vanderlande's long-term commitment to nurturing talent, expanding high-value engineering roles, and accelerating innovation from India.
Astrid van Druten, Chief Financial Officer at Vanderlande, emphasized the importance of this development: "The India Innovation Centre underscores our confidence in India's expanding role in Vanderlande's technology journey. For our customers, automation is no longer optional—it is essential. Our Innovation Centres are pivotal in creating smarter, more efficient solutions, guided by our core values like Every Day Better, which focuses on continuous improvement and innovation. As our second-largest technology hub, India will further strengthen our global innovation ecosystem through this new centre."
Commitment to Innovation and Global Impact
Manish Patil, Managing Director of Vanderlande India, added his perspective on the inauguration: "The inauguration of our new India Innovation Centre marks an important milestone that reflects Vanderlande's confidence and continued investments in Vanderlande India. The centre embodies our ambition to support innovation, build global capabilities, and make a positive impact on Vanderlande's worldwide operations."
The establishment of the IIC in Pune is expected to enhance Vanderlande's ability to deliver cutting-edge solutions, leveraging India's growing talent pool in technology and engineering. This move aligns with broader trends in the industry, where companies are increasingly investing in innovation hubs to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
