Edwards, a leading provider of fire safety and detection solutions, has announced the commencement of local production of its Signature Optica Smoke Detectors in India. This strategic initiative highlights the company’s dedication to investing in the Indian market, aligning with the country’s growing industrial landscape and enhancing its global service efficiency. By manufacturing in India, Edwards is aiming to integrate more closely with the Indian economy, ensuring faster service and greater operational responsiveness through local production capabilities.

Kurt Bailey, Global Sales Director at Edwards, expressed enthusiasm about this expansion, emphasizing its strategic importance. “We are thrilled to embark on this pivotal expansion in India, a vibrant and emerging market. This is just the beginning of our increased commitment and presence here. Expect to see more significant developments from Edwards as we continue to grow”, Bailey said. His statement reinforces Edwards’ vision of establishing a strong local presence and underlining the importance of the Indian market in the company’s global growth strategy.

The production of Signature Optica Smoke Detectors in India will leverage local talent and infrastructure, significantly improving operational efficiencies and reducing lead times. This move also aligns with the Indian government’s 'Make in India' campaign, encouraging companies to produce locally while maintaining global quality standards. Edwards is committed to delivering products that meet these rigorous standards, ensuring that their smoke detectors maintain the same level of reliability and safety expected worldwide.

Albert Gu, Regional Sales General Manager for Rest of Asia, stressed Edwards’ focus on quality, stating, “Through this initiative, we are embedding global quality standards into products manufactured in India, delivering top-notch safety technology to our customers”. The local production of these state-of-the-art smoke detectors is expected to strengthen Edwards’ ability to serve the Indian market more effectively.

The Signature Optica Smoke Detectors manufactured in India come equipped with advanced technology to ensure optimal safety. Featuring patented Optica technology, the detectors use dual wavelengths, multiple angles, and sophisticated detection algorithms to differentiate between nuisance particles like dust, steam, or cooking smoke and actual fire threats. Additionally, the detectors are backwards compatible with Edwards’ SuperDuct Detectors, making system upgrades and retrofits simpler for customers.

Muthu, General Manager for Edwards India, emphasized the importance of this development for the company’s long-term goals in the region. “An outcome of our strategic decision was to create a portfolio of 'Made in India,' and our first step towards it has begun. In future, we can expect more products manufactured locally for the Indian market. Increasing our local manufacturing capabilities will definitely support our India business, which is one of the largest and fastest-growing emerging markets globally”, he said.