A renowned Japanese provider of sewing technology, Juki Corporation has dispatched the first batch of ‘Made in India’ industrial sewing machines. A part of the DDL-7000A Series, which features direct-drive, single-needle, lockstitch models, these machines were produced at Juki’s newly established facility in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

Spanning approximately 6,000 sq m, the plant became operational in June under Juki India, the company's Indian subsidiary. The decision to set up a manufacturing unit in India is part of Juki’s broader strategy to restructure its production systems and mitigate supply chain risks, as outlined in its ‘Medium-term Management Plan – Growth & Transformation Plan 2025,’ initiated in 2023.

In recent years, the demand for industrial sewing machines has significantly increased across South Asia, including in countries like India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, as well as in regions of the Middle East and Africa. To meet the growing needs of these markets, Juki is expanding its production capacity by manufacturing at its new Indian facility.

With the successful launch of this plant, Juki has expanded its global manufacturing footprint, adding India to its existing production sites in Japan, China, and Vietnam.