Kirby Building Systems & Structures India, a subsidiary of Alghanim Industries and a leading provider of pre-engineered steel buildings (PEB) and structural steel solutions, has commenced construction of its fourth manufacturing facility in India at Manapparai, near Trichy, Tamil Nadu. The new state-of-the-art facility will have an annual manufacturing capacity of 100,000 metric tonnes and will be developed across approximately 33.2 acres. Commercial operations are expected to commence by mid-2027. Once operational, the plant will raise Kirby India’s total annual manufacturing capacity from 300,000 metric tonnes to 400,000 metric tonnes, strengthening its ability to serve customers across Southern India and other key markets. Commenting on the investment, Sir Kutayba Y. Alghanim, Executive Chairman of Alghanim Industries, said: “Over the past 50 years, Kirby has grown under Alghanim Industries from an ambitious steel-building business into a trusted global partner. India has played an pivotal role in that journey for more than 26 years. This new investment reflects our continued confidence in the country’s long-term industrial development and our commitment to contributing meaningfully to its growth.” The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by Waleed K. Alghanim, Chief Executive Officer of Kirby International; Nizar Shawwa, Chief Operating Officer of Kirby International; James Minato, Vice President, Middle East and Africa; and P. V. Mohan, Managing Director of Kirby India. Senior leaders from Alghanim Industries and Kirby India, project consultants, civil contractors, government representatives and members of Kirby’s Southern Region team also attended the event. Waleed K. Alghanim, Chief Executive Officer of Kirby International, said: “As Kirby marks 50 years as part of Alghanim Industries, we are looking ahead to ‘The Next 50’ with confidence and ambition. This investment is an important part of that future, expanding our capacity, strengthening our presence in Southern India and bringing us closer to customers in one of the country’s most dynamic industrial regions.” P. V. Mohan, Managing Director of Kirby India, said: “Building on more than 26 years of operations in India, the new Tamil Nadu facility marks an important step in Kirby India’s growth. It will allow us to serve customers across Southern India with greater speed and flexibility while bringing advanced manufacturing capabilities closer to the markets we serve.” Kirby India said it continues to invest in advanced engineering, automation, digital technologies and manufacturing capabilities to meet the evolving requirements of India’s industrial and infrastructure sectors. The Tamil Nadu facility will complement its existing manufacturing network and enhance its ability to deliver engineered and scalable steel-building solutions with greater speed, reliability and consistency. The new facility will become Kirby India’s fourth manufacturing plant, complementing existing facilities in Hyderabad, Haridwar and Halol, Gujarat. The company has operated in India for more than 26 years and is supported by over 25 sales offices and more than 150 certified builders. It provides engineered building solutions across industrial, manufacturing, commercial, warehousing, logistics and heavy structural applications. Kirby India has completed more than 45,000 buildings in India, representing a total built-up area of approximately 50 million square metres. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐓𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 CARGOCONNECT 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬!