Facility Overview and Production Status

  • Sigma Advanced Systems has commenced production at its dedicated aerospace manufacturing facility at Sri City, Andhra Pradesh
  • The facility transitioned from groundbreaking to production in a record eight months
  • First batch of precision-machined aerospace components have been manufactured and shipped to Sigma UK for final verification
  • Components are awaiting formal delivery to the customer after verification
  • The facility has completed initial stages of source-change approval process with Rolls-Royce Aerospace

Facility Specifications and Capacity

  • Current operational area: 75,000 sq ft
  • Total planned campus size: 500,000 sq ft
  • Current annual production capacity: 100,000 machining hours
  • Planned expansion capacity: Nearly 300,000 annual machining hours
  • Expected Indian manufacturing proportion: 70% of manufacturing process once capabilities are fully operational
  • Facility designed to support future acquisitions

Strategic Importance and Expansion Plans

  • Facility replicates Sigma UK's established aerospace manufacturing capability in India
  • Progressive establishment of manufacturing capability alongside Sigma UK operations
  • Remaining campus expected to be operational within next 12 months
  • Will add further manufacturing capacity and aerospace-critical processes
  • Facility forms part of multi-site aerospace manufacturing footprint across India and UK
  • Through UK subsidiaries Nasmyth and Bromford, Sigma has established presence in global aerospace supply chain

Location Advantages

  • Sri City selected for rapid capability development and long-term manufacturing scale
  • Access to major international logistics gateways
  • Connectivity to four major ports for efficient export-oriented operations
  • On-campus training and capability development for specialized aerospace manufacturing skills

Employment and Financial Impact

  • Expected to employ more than 500 people over next 2-3 years
  • Creating specialized opportunities across precision manufacturing, complex fabrications, specialized welding, engineering, and aerospace process capabilities
  • CEO Sunil Kalidindi stated the facility is "expected to drive double digit EBITA expansion"

Future Development Plans

  • Continue expansion of Sri City facility
  • Commission additional aerospace-critical processes
  • Progress NADCAP accreditation
  • Increase proportion of manufacturing undertaken in India

Company Background

  • Indian aerospace and defence engineering company with growing international footprint
  • Designs, develops and manufactures mission-critical systems across aerospace, avionics, naval systems, radars and communication systems
  • Builds on in-house Build-to-Spec engineering capability
  • Listed on BSE and NSE