Neel AcharyKolkata, Nov 19: Ashirvad by Aliaxis, India’s leading provider of plumbing and water management solutions, today inaugurated its 1st Integrated Distribution Center in Eastern India at Panchla near Kolkata. The inauguration was done in the presence of Thierry Vanlancker, MD, Aliaxis, Partha Basu, MD, Ashirvad by Aliaxis and the Global Executive Committee.
This marks a significant milestone for Ashirvad by Aliaxis with the launch of its 1st Integrated Distribution Center in Eastern India. The facility reflects the company’s strategic focus on strengthening its regional presence and meeting the growing customer demand in East. Spanning an impressive 1 lakh sq. ft. warehouse and 1.5 lakh sq. ft. yard, the center is designed to deliver enhanced customer experience through faster order fulfilment and improved service reliability.
In parallel, Ashirvad has undertaken a strategic infrastructure upgrade at its Durgapur plant with the establishment of a state-of-the-art compounding facility. This development transforms the plant into a self-sufficient hub for the region, replacing current feeding processes with advanced automation. It also boosts production capacity with the addition of new SWR and CPVC lines, ensuring efficient supply to meet rising market demand. The launch reinforces Ashirvad’s commitment to operational excellence and underscores its competitive advantage through a more responsive and cost-effective supply chain.
The transformation is expected to deliver significant environmental and economic benefits, including reduced freight costs and a measurable decrease in carbon emissions. Together, these initiatives reflect Ashirvad’s steadfast commitment to delivering superior customer value while fostering sustainable and scalable growth across key markets in India. The new Distribution Center and compounding facility at the Durgapur plant are also poised to generate local employment opportunities, empowering the youth and strengthening the regional economy.
Speaking at the inauguration, Thierry Vanlancker, Managing Director, Aliaxis, said,
“India continues to be one of our fastest growing and most promising markets. With this new Distribution Center, we are strengthening our presence in the East, a region with tremendous potential. This expansion reflects our commitment to building a more agile, technology-driven supply chain that brings us closer to our customers. We, at Aliaxis, are happy with the progress made by Ashirvad team, growing and setting new benchmarks in operational excellence.”
Speaking on the occasion, Partha Basu, Managing Director, Ashirvad by Aliaxis said,
“This launch marks a significant step in our journey to achieve a truly pan-India presence. The new facility enhances our ability to serve the Eastern market with greater speed, reliability and efficiency. The Durgapur expansion reflects our commitment to operational excellence and our continued investment in future-ready manufacturing infrastructure. Alongside the upgraded Durgapur plant, this strengthens our supply chain and creates new employment opportunities in the region. Backed by Aliaxis’ global expertise, we are committed to delivering superior value and driving sustainable growth across India.”
With these strategic expansions, Ashirvad by Aliaxis reinforces its position as a trusted leader in India’s piping solutions industry. As the company continues to invest in technology, infrastructure, and talent, Ashirvad remains committed to empowering communities, enabling growth, and shaping the future of water management in India.
