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Year 2026

UNIT-2 : Year 2026, Bangalore

Bangalore News Year 2026
UNIT‑2 is now operational in Bangalore. The facility adds high-throughput Reel‑To‑Reel capability and expanded certified processes to support demanding sectors with precision plating and reliable compliance.

Operational Setup

  • New operation setup with Reel‑To‑Reel line for Gold, Silver, Nickel, Copper, Nickel, Tin, etc.
  • Effluent Treatment Plant setup
  • Nadcap certification for Aerospace sector – Electroless‑Nickel, Zinc‑Nickel, Cadmium, etc.

Services Extended

  • Aerospace & Defense
  • EV
  • Semi‑Conductors

What the expansion delivers

The second unit is engineered for fast changeovers, automated bath analytics, and predictive maintenance. It gives OEMs a buffer against supply-chain shocks while keeping aerospace-grade quality controls under one roof.

  • Dual-lane plating lines cut average lot turnaround by 35%.
  • Inline XRF validation paired with digital travelers ensures every reel ships with a traceable compliance pack.
  • Dedicated prototype bay lets engineering teams trial new finishes without interrupting volume schedules.

Responsible Manufacturing

Closed-loop rinsing, heat-recovery on dryers, and smart dosing lowered chemical consumption per component by nearly half.

  • ETP capacity doubled with live telemetry to regulators.
  • Rainwater harvesting supports utility makeup water.
  • Zero untreated discharge policy with monthly public dashboards.

Digital Traceability

A unified MES ties ERP, quality, and customer portals together so stakeholders can track every job in real time.

  • Barcode + RFID tracking through each plating stage.
  • Instant access to CoCs, FAI packs, and bath health.
  • Analytics layer flags drift before it reaches spec limits.
45% Capacity lift
18 New finishes
24/7 Run hours
92% OEE at ramp

"UNIT‑2 was built with aerospace rigor, but its biggest win is the confidence it gives every connector and EV customer who relies on us for first-pass yield."

— William Anthony Raj, Founder

Ramp-up milestones

  1. Q1 2026: Facility commissioning, process validation, and pilot lots for strategic aerospace partners.
  2. Q2 2026: Full Nadcap audit clearance plus PPAP approval for two EV connector programs.
  3. Q3 2026: Semiconductor reel line activated with automatic thickness compensation.
  4. Q4 2026: Customer portal release with live slot booking and expedited logistics planner.

Customer impact

With UNIT‑2 online, planners can reserve capacity windows months ahead, combine prototype and production orders, and leverage localized plating for global programs. The Bangalore location shortens transit for Southern India OEM clusters, while the compliance stack keeps multinational audits straightforward.