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PUNE, India--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 25, 2025-- Belden Inc. (NYSE: BDC), a leading global provider of complete connection solutions, proudly announces the inauguration of its Pune Plant 2, a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to innovation, operational excellence and sustainable growth. The inauguration ceremony was led by Dr. Ashish Chand, Belden’s President and CEO, alongside the senior leadership team.

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Belden's Pune Plant 2, India

A Major Leap Forward for Belden in the Asia Pacific Region

The new five-story facility adds 19,000 sqm of advanced manufacturing space, complementing the existing 10,000 sqm. of Plant 1, which was inaugurated in 2018. This strategic US$40 million investment substantially enhances Belden’s capacity for critical products and solutions.

“This expansion is a testament to Belden’s vision of transforming from a product-focused manufacturer to a trusted solutions provider for mission-critical networking and data applications worldwide,” said Dr. Chand. “Pune Plant 2 is more than just added capacity; it’s about building a future-ready hub for innovation, safety, and sustainability that will serve our customers globally.”

Key Features and Capabilities

• Integrated Smart Manufacturing: A seamlessly connected manufacturing environment designed for flexibility and efficiency.
• Immediate and Scalable Production: Agile operations that respond quickly to customer needs, with the capacity to scale efficiently as demand grows.
• Advanced Automation and Digital Systems: Featuring modern automation, robust testing facilities, and integrated digital systems, making it a hub for high-quality, advanced manufacturing.

Unwavering Commitment to Safety and Sustainability

Belden achieved over 1 million safe working hours during construction, underscoring its profound dedication to health, safety, and operational excellence.

Aligned with Belden’s global sustainability goals, Plant 2 is designed to achieve India Green Building Certification, reflecting a strong commitment to energy efficiency and resource responsibility. The expansion leverages existing solar energy systems to power operations, further reducing the company’s carbon footprint.

Benefits for Customers, Employees and the Community

• Customers: Enhanced supply chain resilience, faster lead times and secure access to world-class solutions closer to their operations.
• Employees: A safer, smarter workplace that fosters skill development and career growth in a collaborative environment.
• Community: Economic benefits through direct and indirect employment, local supplier development and long-term investment in the Pune industrial ecosystem.

A Springboard for the Future

Despite global supply chain disruptions, Belden’s team successfully delivered this complex, multi-story expansion on time and to the highest standards of quality and safety. Pune Plant 2 stands as a springboard for innovation, smart manufacturing, and enhanced solution delivery, anchoring Belden’s vision of being a trusted partner for secure, reliable, high-performance solutions worldwide.

About Belden

Belden Inc. delivers complete connection solutions that unlock untold possibilities for our customers, their customers and the world. We advance ideas and technologies that enable a safer, smarter and more prosperous future. Throughout our 120+ year history we have evolved as a company, but our purpose remains – making connections. By connecting people, information and ideas, we make it possible. We are headquartered in St. Louis and have manufacturing capabilities in North America, Europe, Asia and Africa. For more information, visit us at www.belden.com; follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and X/Twitter.

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For more information, contact:

Mr. Kshmendra Narain
Director, APAC Marketing
+6597264068
Kshmendra.Narain@belden.com

Source: Belden Inc.