# Krones opens new plant in Vemagal, India

Krones AG has officially opened a new production facility in Vemagal, near Bangalore, India, to support customers in the beverage, food and packaging industries and strengthen its position in the Indian market.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2026-08-19
- Where: Vemagal, near Bangalore, India
- Value: $38.0M (3.15B INR)
- Jobs: 400
- Starts operating: 19 Aug 2026
- Status: completed
- Capacity: 60,000 square meters of production space at final expansion stage
- Products: machines and lines for process, filling, and packaging
- Sectors: [Industrial Machinery](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-machinery.md), [Food Processing Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/food-processing-equipment.md), [Packaging](https://endata.com/sectors/packaging.md)

## Companies

- [Krones](https://endata.com/companies/1481.md)
- [Krones Machinery India](https://endata.com/companies/93643.md)

## Sources

- [krones.cn](http://krones.cn/en/company/press/krones-opens-new-plant-in-india.php), 2026-08-19: "With the official opening of its new plant in Vemagal, near Bangalore, on 19 August, Krones is further expanding its presence in India."
- [economictimes.indiatimes.com](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/indl-goods/svs/packaging/krones-inaugurates-rs-315-crore-bottling-equipment-plant-in-karnataka/articleshow/133342453.cms), 2026-08-19: "Within just 18 months, this impressive facility has come up. This is a remarkable achievement and sends a positive message to investors."
- [bengaluruexpress.com](https://bengaluruexpress.com/12505/), 2026-08-19: "In just 18 months, this impressive facility has come up."
- [foodinfotech.com](https://www.foodinfotech.com/krones-opens-its-new-plant-in-vemagal-near-bangalore/), 2026-08-20: "Krones has opened its new plant in Vemagal, near Bangalore, strengthening its presence in India and expanding its ability to support customers more closely."
- [packagingsouthasia.com](https://packagingsouthasia.com/type-of-article/new-plant/krones-new-plant-in-india/), 2026-08-21: "With the opening of this facility, we are reaffirming Krones' long-term commitment to the country and creating a platform for future growth, innovation and value creation."
- [in-food.co.uk](https://in-food.co.uk/krones-opens-bottling-machinery-plant-in-karnataka/), 2026-08-21: "Krones has opened a new manufacturing facility at Vemagal in Karnataka's Kolar district following an investment of Rs315 crore."
- [thepackman.in](https://thepackman.in/krones-opens-new-manufacturing-plant-in-vemagal-near-bangalore/), 2026-08-24: "India is one of the world’s most dynamic growth markets."
- [industrysamachar.com](https://www.industrysamachar.com/news/krones-opens-manufacturing-plant-in-karnataka-to-expand-local-production/), 2026-08-28: "Krones inaugurated a new manufacturing plant in Vemagal, Karnataka, on 19 August 2026, marking a key milestone in its expansion in India."
- [agronfoodprocessing.com](https://agronfoodprocessing.com/krones-opens-rs-315-crore-bottling-equipment-plant-in-karnataka/), 2026-09-01: "This is a remarkable achievement and sends a positive message to investors."

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