Herman Miller invests $2 m to set up furniture production facility.

Herman Miller, which is known for its modern furniture design, launched a new facility here to meet the rapidly growing needs of the Indian market.

The company is expanding its operational capabilities in Asia and with investments of $2 million it has now opened its latest production facility in Bidadi, near Bengaluru.

'India is one of our fastest growing markets in Asia. We are thrilled to make the Herman Miller portfolio more accessible for the local market and continue to be the best partner for our clients in India,' said Jeremy Hocking, Vice President, Herman Miller Asia Pacific.

The Bidadi unit is the latest addition to Herman Miller’s expanding operational footprint in Asia-Pacific. Herman Miller has existing production facilities in Ningbo and Dong-guan, China.

The new centre in Bengaluru is spread over 5,600 sq m and has easy reach of the tier II and III cities, including major cities of Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune and Mumbai, as well as the neighbouring countries such as Sri Lanka.

'Close proximity means a significant reduction of product lead-time and that customers can plan with higher flexibility,' Hocking said.

The facility has adopted Herman Miller Performance System (HMPS), a lean manufacturing framework enabling reduced lead times and improves reliability.

'The Bidadi facility is our third in Asia-Pacific. Our reliable supply chain network and production standards ensure the same quality is produced everywhere in the world,' explained Richard Scott, Vice-President, Herman Miller International Operations.

'The facility is a major part of our global strategic plan that reflects our full confidence in the long term growth of the international business,' he added.


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