Schaeffler AG acquires Indian engineering and service provider Dhruva for smart automation - ET Manufacturing
Summary
Dhruva, based in Pune, India, is an engineering and service provider specialising in smart industrial automation and software solutions in the Asia/Pacific region.Founded in 2002 by Jaydeep Chougule , the company employs 65 people and has demonstrated sustainable profitability. Dhruva is a successful provider of hardware, service, and software solutions for industrial manufacturing, serving sectors including automotive, mechanical and plant engineering, chemical process technology, biopharmaceuticals, food production, and water and wastewater treatment. The acquisition creates new opportunities for both partners in terms of technology and sales,” stated Roberto Henkel, Senior Vice President Operations Digitalisation & IT, Schaeffler.Schaeffler Digital Solutions GmbH (SDS), based in Chemnitz, develops and integrates web-based software highly compatible with existing systems, sensors, and controls. SDS enables data retrieval and management across multiple machinery types, helping customers overcome unplanned machine downtimes, improve productivity, and ensure elevated quality. I look forward to embarking on this new chapter alongside my team of over 60 colleagues, as we aim to accelerate our growth and achieve greater profitability by embracing the new opportunities that lie ahead.”