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February 2025

India represents a rapidly expanding market for airport logistics, propelled by significant increases in passenger traffic and ongoing infrastructural advancements. Alstef Group is actively seeking opportunities to leverage its expertise TENNYSON ANTHONY, Managing Director, Alstef Group, outlines the company's strategy.

Bringing our expertise to India

ALSTEF GROUP'S CURRENT INVOLVEMENT IN AIRPORT LOGISTICS AND AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS GLOBALLY

Alstef Group is a global leader in providing innovative baggage handling, parcel sorting, and intralogistics solutions. With a presence at airports in over 90 countries, we specialise in designing, integrating, and maintaining advanced airport logistics systems. Our portfolio includes the development of cutting-edge technologies like the XSORT cross-belt sorter, which offers unparalleled efficiency and scalability for baggage handling in airports worldwide.

ALSTEF GROUP'S ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS IN THE INDIAN MARKET

India is a burgeoning market for airport logistics, driven by exponential growth in passenger traffic and infrastructural development. Alstef Group is proud to be actively exploring opportunities to bring our globally recognized expertise to India, where we are focusing on delivering tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of this dynamic market.

STRATEGIES FOR EXPANDING PRESENCE IN INDIA

Alstef Group's strategy to expand in India is anchored by our commitment to building a strong local presence. A key milestone in this journey is our new office and assembly facility in Pune. This facility serves as both a strategic hub for regional operations and a centre for local assembly of our airport automation solutions. By combining global expertise with local production capabilities, we can offer cost-effective solutions, while ensuring faster delivery and localised support.

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