# Francois Compressors India begins factory extension in Pune

Francois Compressors India has started construction of a factory extension at its Pirangut facility on the outskirts of Pune, Maharashtra, as part of its growth roadmap through 2030. The extension aims to improve safety, quality processes and delivery capability.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2026-01-01
- Where: Pirangut, Pune, Maharashtra, India
- Status: under construction
- Products: oil-free reciprocating piston compressors, skid-mounted compressor packages
- Sectors: [Industrial Machinery](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-machinery.md)

## Companies

- [Francois Compressors India](https://endata.com/companies/13861.md)
- [AF Compressors](https://endata.com/companies/13862.md) (investor)

## Sources

- [machinist.in](https://machinist.in/2026/01/francois-compressors-india-private-limited-begins-factory-extension-works-in-pune/), 2026-01-01: "The Indian subsidiary of Belgium-based AF Compressors has commenced construction of an extension to its manufacturing facility in Pune."

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