Milacron inaugurated its first Global Capability Center (GCC) in India in Coimbatore on July 20, marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth journey in the country.
The purpose-built, state-of-the-art facility has been established to accommodate a growing team of more than 60 engineers, reinforcing Milacron’s continued investment in talent.
According to the company, the new Global Capability Center will strengthen its ability to serve customers locally while expanding its innovation and engineering capabilities.
The inauguration began with a lamp lighting ceremony, an auspicious practice that set a meaningful tone for the occasion. Suraj Thodimarath, Managing Director, Milacron India, formally inaugurated the office in the presence of key members of the leadership team, underscoring the significance the organization places on this expansion.
As a token of appreciation, every associate at the new center celebrated with sweets and received a personalized letter from the Managing Director — recognizing the dedication and enthusiasm that carried the team through the months it took to bring this office up and running.
The celebrations continued over lunch with the associates, featuring engaging team-building activities. This was followed by insightful addresses from Mac Jones, CEO; Tim Mulligan, CFO of MTS; Kristen Jackson, CHRO, VP; and Andy Stirn, VP of Technology & Innovation. Each speaker shared their thoughts on the importance of this expansion for enhancing Milacron’s global engineering presence.
Looking ahead, this center — and the people driving it — is poised to help lead Milacron’s next chapter of global innovation and engineering excellence.
