Siemens begins operations at 2 Goa factories

Siemens Ltd will manufacture low and medium voltage energy automation products at two greenfield facilities in Goa. The factories, set up at an investment of Rs 200 crore, will produce a range of products for power distribution, power plants and infrastructure projects. The products include medium voltage gas-insulated switchgears of up to 36kV, primary distribution switchgears, telecontrol devices for smart grids, electro mechanical auxiliary and trip relays. The factories will have in-house research and development units.