Renfrewshire-based
Howden, a leading global provider of ‘mission critical air and gas-handling products, technologies and services’, has opened a new office in Noida, Delhi, India. The move is in response to the growth in demand for air- and gas-handling equipment within India’s fast-growing economy, giving customers access to vital processes in sectors that include power generation, cement, steel, traction, waste-water treatment, oil and gas, and ventilation for metro and mining. Moreover, Howden’s leadership position in compression solutions for hydrogen means the company is supporting India’s investment in renewable hydrogen development.
Fred Hearle, Howden’s executive director and president of the EMENA region, said: “This move is of great importance to Howden’s business in India. Having a presence in Delhi brings our expertise and technology closer to our customers, as well as enabling further investment in our facilities and the training and development of our team. We are committed to fully localising Howden products and services in India and creating new jobs and careers.
“The Howden team in India has done an excellent job in managing the business through the pandemic to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our people and continuity of service to our customers in India and internationally. This new office in Delhi is another step in expanding our presence in a critical market for Howden and our customers.”
The investment follows over 40 years of operations in India, where the business has factories in Chennai and Hosur, an aftermarket team in Pune, and a joint venture with India’s leading infrastructure company Larsen & Toubro in Faridabad.
Mr Hearle added: “As a business with a strong reputation for client service, project execution and important aftermarket services, the office brings many of Howden’s operations closer to its client base, offering full-service support. The company focuses on helping customers increase the energy efficiency and effectiveness of their air- and gas-handling processes enabling them to make sustainable improvements in their environmental impact.”