23/01/2026 – SMS opens state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Ahmedabad (Sanand), India
Strengthening presence in growth market
With a grand opening ceremony on January 21, 2026, SMS group took a significant step forward in its international expansion strategy. This state-of-the-art manufacturing facility is not only a milestone for the company, but also an important response to rising demand in one of the world’s most dynamic steel markets.
Left to right: Marco Asquini, CEO, Region APAC & MEA, SMS group and MD, SMS India Pvt. Ltd; Bernhard Steenken, CSO, Region APAC & MEA, SMS India Pvt. Ltd.; Shri Brajesh Kumar Jha, IPS, Commissioner of Police, Rajkot, Govt. of Gujarat; Fabiola Fernandez, Member of the Managing Board, CFO of SMS group; Rakesh Adlakha, Sr. VP, Head of Supply Chain & Global Production Network, SMS group). © SMS Group
Ahmedabad Production (Sanand Workshop), Gujarat, India. A strategic facility that strengthens the global supply chain, enhances our manufacturing capability and fulfill our commitments towards being a first class supplier. © SMS Group
Left to right: Marco Asquini, CEO, Region APAC & MEA, SMS group and MD, SMS India Pvt. Ltd; Bernhard Steenken, CSO, Region APAC & MEA, SMS India Pvt. Ltd.; Shri Brajesh Kumar Jha, IPS, Commissioner of Police, Rajkot, Govt. of Gujarat; Fabiola Fernandez, Member of the Managing Board, CFO of SMS group; Rakesh Adlakha, Sr. VP, Head of Supply Chain & Global Production Network, SMS group). © SMS Group
NAMASTE India! Left to right: Marco Asquini, CEO, Region APAC & MEA, SMS group and MD, SMS India Pvt. Ltd; Fabiola Fernandez, Member of the Managing Board (CFO) of SMS group. © SMS Group