Havells’ China joint venture to make green lighting goods

December 26th, 2011 - 8:07 pm ICT by IANS  

Mumbai, Dec 26 (IANS) Havells India Monday said it has entered into a joint venture with China-based Shanghai Yaming Lighting to produce energy efficient and green lighting goods for global markets.

This 50:50 venture, called Jiangsu Havells Sylvania Lighting Co, will initially invest $50 million, with the possibility of raising this to $100 million over three years, Havells India said in a regulatory filing.

“The joint venture would facilitate constant innovation and quicker product release in international market, including a co-owned, stable supply source in China,” the electrical equipment maker said.

Havells, which now exports products to China, was looking for a joint venture partner in China to boost sales and set up a manufacturing facility. It has a significant presence in the international lighting industry with its subsidiary SLI Sylvania of Germany.

– Indo-Asian News Service
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