Apple Supplier Jabil To Invest Rs 2000 Cr For Manufacturing Facility In Trichy
The new Jabil facility is expected to create approximately 5000 jobs
Global electronics manufacturing company Jabil will be investing Rs 2000 crore to establish a new facility in Trichy. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin revealed this development on Tuesday, highlighting it as part of three key announcements made during his ongoing 17-day trip to the United States to attract fresh investments.
The new Jabil facility, slated to create approximately 5000 jobs, is expected to become a pivotal part of a burgeoning electronics manufacturing cluster in the region. This investment will not only enahnce the state’s reputation as a hub for electronics production but also align with Apple's strategic focus on expanding its supply chain in India.
Jabil supplies components to major tech companies including Cisco and HP, joins a list of other prominent Apple suppliers already operating in Tamil Nadu, such as Foxconn, Pegatron, Tata Electronics and Corning.
In addition to the Jabil announcement, CM Stalin shared news of two other significant investments. Rockwell Automation will expand its manufacturing operations in Kanchipuram with a Rs 666 crore investment, creating 365 new jobs.
Additionally, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Autodesk will focus on upskilling youth and supporting micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), further strengthening Tamil Nadu's industrial ecosystem.
