New Delhi, February 9 Corning announced the groundbreaking of its new optical connectivity manufacturing facility in Pune on Monday, locating it alongside its existing optical fiber plant, which was established in 2012.
The new facility will strengthen Corning's manufacturing presence in India and help drive the next wave of digital transformation and emerging technologies in the region and beyond, according to the Gorilla Glass maker in a press release.
The facility will produce specialized optical connectivity products primarily for hyperscale and AI-driven data centers.
In the release, the company stated that for over a decade, it has played a crucial role in meeting the region's growing demand for optical connectivity solutions.
"The new facility underscores Corning's commitment to supporting India's growing data center market and advancing digital infrastructure development across the region," the release stated, announcing the groundbreaking of the new optical connectivity manufacturing facility in Pune.
The facility is scheduled to be inaugurated later in 2026.
William Wallace, Vice President, APAC Regional Sales, Data Center at Corning, said that the facility represents a significant step in expanding operations from optical fiber manufacturing to supporting hyperscale data centers and AI-driven connectivity solutions.
"Our optical fiber plant is now positioned to serve hyperscalers and AI-driven data centers," said Sudhir Pillai, Managing Director, Corning India, Middle East, and Africa.
The new facility will help create hundreds of jobs, he added, while also reflecting Corning's commitment to the region and its customers, as well as supporting its long-term vision of contributing to India's manufacturing growth.