He said that with India’s net zero goals and growing demands for renewables, connected architecture, bundling of innovative, intelligent products with renewables, load management system will play an increasingly important role.
Significantly, as eastern India accelerates its industrial and energy transition, Schneider Electric-owned Lauritz Knudsen, has sharpened its focus on the region with a mega technology showcase in Kolkata, unveiling more than 10 India-centric innovations aimed at strengthening energy resilience, industrial automation and smart infrastructure ecosystems.
The showcase, held in Kolkata, marked one of the company’s largest engagements in eastern India and follows Schneider Electric’s landmark acquisition of L&T Switchgear — Larsen & Toubro’s electrical and automation business — for Rs 14,000 crore in 2020. As part of a wider brand transformation exercise, L&T Switchgear now operates under the Lauritz Knudsen identity.
It brought together more than 800 customers, MSMEs, consultants, channel partners and industry stakeholders, reflecting the growing industrial momentum in West Bengal and the wider eastern corridor. With manufacturing expansion, MSME modernisation, renewable energy deployment and grid digitisation gathering pace, the region is increasingly emerging as a high-growth market for advanced electrical and automation technologies.
“West Bengal is steadily emerging as one of India’s faster-growing industrial economies, driven by manufacturing growth, energy transition and digital infrastructure expansion,” said Naresh Kumar, COO of Lauritz Knudsen Electrical and Automation.
“At Lauritz Knudsen, we are focused on bringing advanced electrical and automation technologies closer to key industrial markets. Our Technology Showcase in Kolkata reflects this intent, enabling businesses to directly engage with solutions that enhance operational efficiency, reliability and energy performance,” he added.
The company offers a broad portfolio of next-generation solutions spanning low-voltage switchgear, power quality systems, industrial automation, EV charging infrastructure, solar-ready switchgear and smart home technologies.
Among the key highlights are advanced Air Circuit Breakers, smart distribution boards, energy management platforms integrated with SCADA systems, Variable Frequency Drives for industrial applications, and 800V switchgear solutions aligned with India’s renewable energy ambitions.
The company has also introduced “enConnect”, a Wi-Fi-enabled home automation platform designed for seamless control of electrical appliances through mobile applications, touch panels and voice commands. The system has been built to integrate with future-ready technologies such as solar inverters and smart locks.
Kumar said the company’s eastern India strategy extends beyond product launches and is rooted in long-term industrial partnerships. “Our objective goes beyond launching new technologies. It is about building long-term partnerships with customers, MSMEs and industrial stakeholders across eastern India,” he noted.
Industry observers believe the region’s strong MSME base, coupled with rising investments in manufacturing, mining, metals, infrastructure and renewable energy, is creating sustained demand for intelligent and energy-efficient electrical systems.
Backed by decades of engineering expertise, Lauritz Knudsen said it aims to position itself as a strategic technology partner for India’s evolving industrial ecosystem, supporting projects ranging from critical infrastructure and airports to emerging enterprises and smart buildings.
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