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Patil Inaugurates KRONES Bottling Machinery Plant at Vemagal
A company called KRONES opened a new factory in Vemagal.
The factory makes machines used for bottling drinks and liquid foods.
Minister M.B. Patil officially opened it.
The factory was built in 18 months.
The government approved the company’s investment in October 2024 and gave it 30 acres of land.
KRONES invested ₹315 crore in the project.
The factory may create about 400 jobs.
Patil said the area could attract more industries and jobs for local young people.
Karnataka Industries Minister M.B. Patil inaugurated KRONES’ bottling machinery manufacturing facility at Vemagal.
The Germany-based company established the facility in 18 months after receiving investment approval in October 2024.
The plant occupies 16,000 square metres on 30 acres of allotted land.
KRONES invested ₹315 crore in the facility, which is expected to create 400 jobs.
Patil said Vemagal and Kolara have strong industrial potential and urged companies to employ local youth.
- Who
- M.B. Patil inaugurated a KRONES manufacturing facility.
- What
- A new plant for bottling machinery was opened.
- Where
- Vemagal industrial area, near Bengaluru.
- When
- The facility was inaugurated on Wednesday; the article says it was built in 18 months after approval in October 2024.
- Why
- KRONES established the plant to manufacture bottling machinery, while the project is expected to create jobs and support industrial growth.
Key facts
- Company
- KRONES, a Germany-based company specializing in beverage and liquid-food processing and packaging technology
- Investment
- ₹315 crore
- Land allotted
- 30 acres
- Facility size
- 16,000 square metres
- Expected employment
- 400 jobs
- Construction time
- 18 months
- Investment approval
- October 2024
Quotes
M.B. Patil
Minister for Large and Medium Industries, Karnataka
“After our Government assumed office, we approved KRONES’ investment proposal in October 2024 and allotted 30 acres of land to the company. Subsequently, I performed the ground‑breaking ceremony for the facility on February 20, 2025. In just 18 months, this impressive facility has come up. This is a remarkable achievement and sends a positive message to investors.””
thehansindia.com
Sources
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