Horiba India, part of the Kyoto-based Japanese leader in analytical equipment and measurement solutions, has inaugurated a cutting-edge medical equipment and consumables manufacturing facility in Butibori, Nagpur. This aligns with the Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives, establishing one of the largest medical equipment and consumables manufacturing units in the country.
With a phased investment of approximately ₹200 crore, the Nagpur facility aims to support over 30,000 diagnostic labs and hospitals across India. This marks Horiba’s third major investment in the country, emphasizing its dedication to creating employment in tier-2 cities. Horiba Ltd’s global revenue stands at $2.3 billion.
Spanning 50,000 square meters, the state-of-the-art facility includes production units for blood diagnostics, clinical chemistry equipment, and medical consumables (reagents). As reported by biospectrumindia.com, it also hosts the Horiba India Technical Institute, which offers biomedical learning programs in collaboration with Nagpur University, and the Horiba Experience Zone, showcasing the full range of Horiba healthcare equipment. Additionally, the site features an international training center and a central warehouse.