Archive · 5 Dec 2025
Corning Gorilla Glass Production Begins in India
A new factory near Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, has started making Corning Gorilla Glass, a special tough glass used in gadgets.
The factory, called BIG Tech, is a partnership between Corning, an American company, and Optiemus, an Indian company.
The factory cost $111 million to build and will make 30 million pieces of Gorilla Glass in its first phase.
The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, MK Stalin, was happy about this new factory because it will create 840 new jobs.
He also said that Tamil Nadu is the number one state in India for electronics exports, with over $14.65 billion worth of goods shipped out.
The factory was built in just 17 months, showing how quickly things can get done in Tamil Nadu.
A $111 million facility for Corning Gorilla Glass production was inaugurated near Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
The facility, a joint venture between Corning and Optiemus (BIG Tech), will produce 30 million pieces in its first phase.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin inaugurated the facility, highlighting the creation of 840 high-quality jobs.
The project was completed in 17 months, showcasing Tamil Nadu's business-friendly ecosystem.
Tamil Nadu is the top state in India's electronics export sector, contributing 41% of the country's total electronics exports.
- Who
- Corning and Optiemus (BIG Tech), Tamil Nadu Government
- What
- Inauguration of a $111 million facility for Corning Gorilla Glass production
- When
- Friday, December 5
- Where
- Near Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Why
- To boost electronics manufacturing and exports in India, creating jobs and contributing to the country's electronics export sector
- Location
- Near Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Joint Venture
- Corning and Optiemus (BIG Tech)
- Production Capacity
- 30 million pieces in first phase
- Jobs Created
- 840 high-quality jobs
- Tamil Nadu's Electronics Export Rank
- Number one in India
- Tamil Nadu's Electronics Export Value
- Over $14.65 billion
- Tamil Nadu's Share of India's Electronics Exports
- 41%
