US$100 million facility spanning one million square feet to cater to infrastructure needs in India, GCC markets

With 10 manufacturing lines featuring industry 4.0 technology, KEF Infra One promises significant cost and time savings in building hospitals, homes, schools, hotels and specialized infrastructure

Dubai-UAE: 19 December, 2016 

KEF Infra, the infrastructure subsidiary of KEF Holdings, the UAE-based multinational diversified group that specializes in innovative offsite manufacturing technology, today officially launched the KEF Infra One Industrial Park, the world’s largest and first-of-its-kind fully integrated offsite manufacturing park in Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu in India.

The launch event was headlined by Narayana Murthy, Founder of Infosys, in the presence of Faizal E Kottikollon, Founder and Chairman, KEF Holdings, Shabana Faizal, Vice Chairperson, KEF Holdings, Sumesh Sachar, CEO, KEF Infra and over 750 guests - including KEF Infra partners and industry leaders from India and across the world.

Valued at US$100 million, KEF Infra One spans one million square feet and features a diverse range of cutting-edge technology that can revolutionize manufacturing and delivery processes in the construction industry. With a vision to fast forward India into one of the world’s leading hubs for sustainable construction, KEF Infra is at the forefront of Industry 4.0 and leverages  world-class design and state-of-the-art manufacturing technology – providing high quality, meticulously engineered infrastructure solutions in a timely and cost-effective manner.

At KEF Infra One, automation and data exchange is integrated with manufacturing technologies, where a network of smart factories is driven by human endeavour and Cyber- Physical Systems, to create durable and sustainable products in an environment that is clearly differentiated through performance speed, efficiency and precision.

Speaking on the launch of KEF Infra One, Faizal E Kottikollon said: “Today, India is at the cusp of growth led by innovation. We are witnessing an age where technology is being effectively integrated into infrastructure for the first time - thereby heralding the Industrial Revolution 4.0. Our aim is to fast forward this progress through radically changing the infrastructure landscape in India. Offsite manufacturing of infrastructure reduces delivery time by up to two-thirds and considerably expedites the construction process.

“At KEF Infra, we challenge conventional building methods and move the industry towards an efficient, and automated platform. The launch of KEF Infra One is an important step towards achieving our vision of pushing forth the next phase of India’s growth through world-class infrastructure. We are proud to introduce this revolutionary concept to the world.”

For his part, Narayana Murthy said: “India has always been on the path of development, and with the arrival of technology, has witnessed exponential growth. However, every sector that contributes to India’s progress is supported by infrastructure that is future-ready. This is where KEF Infra is a true pioneer and is helping shape the future of the infrastructure industry as well as that of the country as a whole.”

Speaking on current and upcoming projects, Sumesh Sachar, said: “KEF Infra One is designed to deliver high-quality offsite manufacturing solutions for hospitals, schools, hotels and homes, covering the entire spectrum of building requirements - from design to structure, bathroom pods to façades and fit-outs. Through this integrated and technologically advanced industrial park, we are aiming to upskill workers and create a sustainable co-dependency between man and machine. This will also bridge the cost, time, resource and quality gaps for our customers - issues that presently constrain the Indian infrastructure sector at large.”

With a strong pipeline of projects within India through 2017, KEF Infra also aims to export its global vision of innovation and technology-led development to various GCC markets, starting with the UAE, to specifically address the sustainable infrastructure demands in the region.

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About KEF Infra
KEF Infra is a subsidiary of KEF Holdings, which manufactures hospitals, schools, hotels and homes. Established in 2012, KEF Infra is a new-age manufacturing and engineering company headquartered in Bangalore that is committed to revolutionizing the infrastructure sector in India using the latest technology that includes robotics and automation best practices.  Founded by Faizal E Kottikollon, KEF Infra is at the forefront of the Industrial Revolution 4.0, fast-tracking the pace of India’s infrastructure development. The company is transforming the infrastructure sector by fully integrating state-of-the-art technology to deliver precision-engineered products of the highest quality in a timely and cost effective manner. Aiming to bridge the gap between high quality infrastructure, speed of delivery and the cost of construction, KEF Infra aims to positively impact the social infrastructure of the country, with a special focus on India's education, healthcare, commercial and residential sectors. The company offers design, engineering, manufacturing, assembly and project management solutions all under one roof, at its one million square feet industrial park, KEF Infra One, in Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu. KEF Infra One is the world’s first and largest integrated offsite manufacturing facility of its kind.

For more information visit www.kefinfra.com

About KEF Holdings (www.kefholdings.com )
Established in 2007, KEF Holdings is a new era social enterprise registered in Singapore. Founded by Faizal E Kottikollon, the company operates across India, the Middle East and Singapore. The company has five business verticals – KEF Infra, KEF Health, KEF Education, KEF Metals and KEF Investments – that focus on the infrastructure, healthcare, education, metals and investment sectors respectively. KEF’s industrial forte lies in its ability to create integrated business processes and deliver cutting-edge off-site construction technology and solutions, including precast, prefabricated bathrooms, joinery and aluminium glazing. The company applies this expertise in the creation and upgradation of essential infrastructure, such as educational, healthcare, commercial and residential facilities.

KEF Holdings is guided by the philanthropic vision of its founder and Chairman Faizal E. Kottikollon and his wife Shabana Faizal, Co-founder and Vice Chairperson. The company, in close collaboration with stakeholders in the public and private sectors, actively drives, funds and supports high-impact social activities undertaken by the Faizal and Shabana Foundation. KEF Holdings does this through providing innovative industrial technologies, products and processes designed to create shared value through increasing productivity, quality and sustainability.

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