New Karnataka center to deliver terminal automation and control systems

By Staff Report July 7, 2025 5:21 pm IST

Utthunga and Guidant Measurement opened a Karnataka facility to assemble and export automation and process control systems for the global oil and gas sector.

Utthunga, a leading provider of industrial automation and smart manufacturing solutions, has partnered with Guidant Measurement, a precision measurement, automation, and terminal management solutions leader based in the United States, to establish a Centre of Manufacturing Excellence. Located in Karnataka’s Harohalli Industrial Area, the centre will assemble and distribute electronics, terminal automation, and process control systems for the global oil and gas industry.

Utthunga aims to create more than Rs. 300 crore in export revenue over the next five years with this program.

Krishnan KM, Utthunga’s CEO and Managing Director, stated, “The facility is a critical step towards establishing India as a hub for precision-driven manufacturing. With global supply chains developing, we are happy to collaborate with Guidant to bring industrial excellence conceived and built in India and trusted around the world. We hope that this centre will help us build a smarter, safer, and more sustainable industrial ecosystem around the world.”

Laura Schilling, Guidant CEO, stated, “This partnership reflects our commitment to building strong and reliable operations in India.” The region provides a unique blend of stability, skill, and quality standards that are consistent with our objectives. Collaborating with Utthunga improves our ability to supply high-quality products produced in Karnataka to consumers all over the world.”

The facility fulfils global quality, traceability, and operational efficiency standards and provides turnkey manufacturing of precision electronics and integrated packaged solutions for the process industries.