Archive · 20 Aug 2026
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.
- When
- The facility was inaugurated on Wednesday; the article says it was built in 18 months after approval in October 2024.
- Where
- Vemagal industrial area, near Bengaluru.
- Why
- KRONES established the plant to manufacture bottling machinery, while the project is expected to create jobs and support industrial growth.
- 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