Sustainable Manufacturing

The Nashik site is focusing on manufacturing processes that are as environmentally friendly as possible and uses electricity from renewable sources accordingly. In 2019 a photovoltaic system was installed on the roof of a production hall. Two years later, a photovoltaic system went into operation that exclusively supplies the site with solar power. Now, another 7 W captive solar power plant is proposed and once operational, the plant will cover 72 percent of its energy needs from renewable sources from the present 45 percent.

Miyawaki Forest Development

Adjacent to the Nashik site, the company has invested about 35,000 euro to develop a small forest based on the Miyawaki method on a plot of land measuring around 4,000 square meters, where about 10,000 plants and trees of 60 varieties have been planted. The forest is expected to contribute to biodiversity, soil stability, improved air quality and noise reduction.

Awards

In 2022, the Nashik site received the Excellence Award from the Japan Institute of Plant Maintenance (JIPM) for continuous improvements in manufacturing. The award recognizes Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) measures that lead to the most trouble-free production possible. The site had introduced TPM in 2016.The site has also received many awards, among others for its export activities, R&D, innovation, digitalization & automation, for sustainable manufacturing as well as for excellence in quality and HR. The Times of India media group presented the Machinist Super Shopfloor Awards 2023 at the only red-carpet event in India for industrial manufacturing.

Social Contribution

The plant is one of the biggest employers in Nashik and supports the wider region in many and varied ways. For example, TDK Electronics is the co-founder and platinum sponsor of the Nashik Run, an annual charity run to raise funds for various social projects in education and healthcare. Every year, around 100,000 euros are collected for social projects benefiting the underprivileged of the society. Similar independent initiatives have also been taken in the field of education, medical, women empowerment, old age homes etc.