The company inaugurates its new manufacturing facility at Bengaluru Aerospace Park
Bengaluru, NFAPost: Global high-tech manufacturer Rakon inaugurated its cutting-edge research and manufacturing facility, located in the SEZ Aerospace Park, Bengaluru.
The company has around five hundred employees focussing on the design and manufacturing of advanced frequency control and timing products, which enable connectivity for thousands of electronic systems worldwide—from 5G networks and satellites to autonomous vehicles and emergency beacons.
Speaking at the event, Rakon CEO Sinan Altug said the new facility represents an important milestone for the company and will future-proof India operations.
“It is one of the world’s largest and most sophisticated manufacturing sites for advanced frequency control and timing solutions and a symbol of Rakon’s long-term commitment to growing and investing in our operations here in India,” said Rakon CEO Sinan Altug.
Speaking to TheNFAPost, he said Make in India is at the heart of the company’s operations and values the company’s position as a trusted and strategic supplier to key agencies and leading companies across India’s telecom, aerospace and defence industries.
Rakon representatives were joined for the inauguration by URSC Director Sankaran and Karnataka Industrial Development Commissioner and Director of Industries and Commerce Gunjan Krishna.
Founded and listed in New Zealand, Rakon began its India manufacturing operations more than 15 years ago. It has grown to become the largest designer, manufacturer and exporter of advanced frequency control and timing solutions in India.
To date, Rakon has invested over $10 million in land, building and equipment for the hi-tech manufacturing and research facility, and the company intends to invest a further $35 million in its India operations over the next 3 to 5 years.
