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Fire at Apple supplier Pegatron's India factory disrupts production
Economic Times
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1y ago
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Apple supplier Pegatron temporarily suspended iPhone assembly at its southern India facility due to a fire incident. The Taiwanese company canceled the first two shifts and hadn't yet decided on the third shift. Fortunately, there were no casualties as the incident occurred during a holiday when the factory wasn't operational. The extent of the damages is yet to be determined. Pegatron contributes 10% of Apple's iPhone production in India. Apple has been investing in Indian manufacturing since 2017 in alignment with the government's push for local production.
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Apple may need to turn to China after Tata plant fire
Economic Times
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11m ago
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- A fire at Tata Group's iPhone component plant in India could hamper production ahead of the festive season sales surge. - The fire has caused an indefinite production halt at Tata's Hosur plant in Tamil Nadu, the only Indian supplier of iPhone back panels and some other parts. - India's iPhone sales during the festive season could be impacted by up to 15% due to the fire. - Apple may offset the impact by importing more components and re-routing export inventory towards India. - Apple suppliers typically carry a three- to four-week stock of back panels, which could prevent an immediate impact on production. - If the production suspension continues, Apple may consider setting up another assembly line in China or adding shifts there to secure parts for India's iPhone manufacturers.
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India to probe fire at Tata plant making components for Apple iPhones
Money Control
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11m ago
Medial
Indian authorities are starting a forensic investigation into the cause of a fire at a Tata Electronics factory that supplies components for Apple iPhones. The factory, located in Hosur, is unlikely to be given permission to resume production by Monday. This incident is the latest to affect Apple suppliers in India as the company diversifies its supply chain away from China. The fire, which started in an area used to store chemicals, has been extinguished and workers who were hospitalised are expected to be discharged soon.
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Foxconn, Pegatron halt Indian iPhone production due to extreme weather
Reuters
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1y ago
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Foxconn and Pegatron have suspended production of iPhones at their factories in Chennai, India due to heavy rains caused by Cyclone Michaung. Foxconn, employing 35,000 people at its Tamil Nadu factory, is yet to decide on resuming production. This is the second time Pegatron has faced a production halt after a fire in September. Apple had its highest ever quarterly shipments from India in September, reaching over 2.5 million units.
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Tata To Partially Restart Operations At Fire-Hit iPhone Unit in Hosur
Inc42
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11m ago
Medial
- Tata Electronics to resume operations at fire-hit iPhone facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. - A major fire broke out at the Tata Electronics' iPhone plant last week. - Production at the facility was suspended indefinitely following the fire incident. - Apple has sent a supplier responsibility team to assess the situation and provide guidance to the contract manufacturer. - Tata Electronics is now working on restoring and reopening the facility.
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Pegatron in talks to sell iPhone plant in Tamil Nadu to Tata Group: Report
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
Taiwanese company Pegatron is reportedly in discussions to sell its iPhone manufacturing facility in India to the Tata Group. The deal, which has the support of Apple, will see Tata hold a majority stake in a joint venture that will operate the Pegatron plant. Pegatron's India factory currently has 10,000 employees and produces 5 million iPhones annually. If the deal goes through, it would be another scaling back of Pegatron's partnership with Apple, following the sale of an iPhone plant in China last year.
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Tata Electronics to partially resume work at fire-hit iPhone component plant
Economic Times
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11m ago
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- Tata Electronics to resume operations at fire-hit plant in southern India - Efforts made to identify the cause of the fire at Tata Electronics' Hosur facility - Apple iPhone component production to recommence following the incident - Company spokesperson confirms resumption of some operations since Saturday - Tata Electronics working diligently to investigate the fire incident at the plant
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Tata Electronics Gets Show Cause Notice Over iPhone Plant Fire
Inc42
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10m ago
Medial
The Tamil Nadu government has issued a show cause notice to Tata Electronics after a major fire broke out at its iPhone manufacturing plant in Hosur last month. The fire disrupted operations at the plant, and Apple sent a Supplier Responsibility team to assess the situation and provide guidance to the contract manufacturer.
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AP fire-hit Foxlink back on track with a new Tamil Nadu plant
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Taiwanese supplier Foxlink, which produces iPhone charging cables for Apple, is building a plant in Oragadam, near Chennai, as part of its expansion plan. This comes after a fire incident at its facility in Tirupati last year. The new plant is expected to begin production soon and the company is considering expanding its product portfolio. Foxlink, an affiliate of Foxconn, also has a presence in Noida. Apple and Foxlink have not responded to queries. The move aligns with Apple's push for diversifying its supply chain from China, with India emerging as a significant manufacturing hub for iPhones.
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Aequs gets tryout to join Apple’s vendor team
Economic Times
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10m ago
Medial
Contract manufacturer Aequs group, based in Karnataka, is in the trial stage of becoming an Apple supplier. If successful, it would be the second Indian company to be included on Apple's supplier list and the sole domestic firm to supply parts for MacBook personal computers and Apple watches. Aequs has begun trial production of MacBook enclosures and mechanical components for the Apple watch, and has sent these parts to Apple's designated supplier in Vietnam for fitment checks. The process to become an Apple supplier is rigorous, but electronics manufacturing in India offers a compelling opportunity for companies to enter the sector.
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Apple Vendor Foxlink To Set Up New Unit In Tamil Nadu
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
Foxlink, an Apple vendor and Foxconn affiliate, is reportedly building a new manufacturing unit near Chennai in India. The move comes after a fire at Foxlink's Tirupati unit last year, which caused significant damage. The new plant in Oragadam is expected to begin production soon, and Foxlink is looking to expand its product portfolio. This expansion follows difficulties in sustaining operations at the Andhra Pradesh facility. Foxlink manufactures cables, connectors, power management devices, and battery packs for consumer electronics companies, including Apple. Apple itself is increasing its production in India to reduce dependence on China.
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