Copeland Expands India Presence with New Pune Engineering Hub

19 Mar 2025 CW Team

Copeland has inaugurated a new state-of-the-art Engineering and Technology Center in Pune as part of its Rs 5 billion investment in India. Spanning 15,000 sq. m., the facility will house over 320 engineers specializing in R&D, software, and firmware development.

"Copeland鈥檚 presence in India spans over three decades. Our current investment plan, including this investment in our new state-of-the-art Pune Engineering and Technology Center, as well as the in-progress expansion of our manufacturing operations in Atit, underscore our commitment to the India market,鈥� said Copeland's Chief Executive Officer Ross B. Shuster. "With more than 15% of our global engineering team located in India, the local team plays a vital role in developing sustainability-focused technologies and products for both local and global customers."

The centre will advance energy-efficient HVAC systems, low-GWP refrigerants, and sustainable cold chain solutions. "Innovation is in Copeland's DNA, and our new Pune Technology and Engineering Center further enables our efforts to solving some of the world鈥檚 most complex climate challenges," said Copeland's Chief Technology Officer Patrick Forsythe.

With India鈥檚 data centre market expected to grow over 8% CAGR through 2026 and the HVAC sector projected to reach $30 billion by 2030, Copeland is strengthening its capabilities to support industry demand. The new Pune facility will integrate with the company鈥檚 global R&D network to accelerate innovation in energy-efficient cooling technologies.

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