Lennox Firms its Footprint in India with US$ 6M Investment
Lennox International Inc, a global leader in HVACR (heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration) systems, has announced a US$ 6 million investment to expand its Chennai-based Global Capability Center (GCC). The total area of the expanded facility, which now reaches 150,000 sq ft, supports Lennox’s growing global operations by increasing its local staff count from 900 to 1,500 employees. It features modern collaborative workspaces and advanced controls and IT laboratories together with fitness facilities, dedicated areas for children, privacy zones, mother-care rooms, and wellness spaces, as well as training zones to enhance productivity and maintain employee well-being.
Since 2010, the Chennai GCC has transformed from an initial technology center to become a vital facility which works as a strategic center to operate essential enterprise functions, including finance, HR, marketing, legal, customer experience, and sourcing. At the launch, Prakash Bedapudi, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, stated, “Chennai remains a vital hub for our global operations. Over the past 15 years, Lennox has invested US$ 14 million in India, reinforcing our commitment to innovation, job creation, and sustainable development.”
Chennai’s skilled workforce and dynamic business ecosystem align perfectly with the company’s mission to drive technological advancements and deliver next-generation HVACR solutions. This expansion also aligns with Tamil Nadu’s forward-thinking industrial policies and reaffirms the city’s status as a global innovation hub. With a focus on collaboration and inclusion with advanced technology, Lennox is positioning its India team to lead the next wave of advancements in HVACR solutions worldwide.
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