LOTTE inaugurates one of its largest facilities in Pune: A testament to global vision and commitment to India
Pune: LOTTE has opened one of its largest ever state-of-the-art ice cream manufacturing facilities in Pune, Maharashtra, marking a significant milestone in its global expansion journey. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, inaugurated the facility along with Dong Bin Shin, Chairman, Lotte Group. Other dignitaries present were Mr. Seong ho Lee, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea (ROK) to India, Government officials of the state, Korean government officials, the local Korean Association & community members, Lotte India’s Business associates and staff members. This facility, one of its kind, made on a total area of 60,000 sqm, reinforces LOTTE’s commitment to the Indian market and its strategic vision for innovation and sustainable growth.
Boasting an impressive annual production capacity of 50 mn litre and expandable upto 100mn litre in subsequent years. The Pune plant is designed to cater to the surging demand for ice cream, particularly during India’s intense summer season. With 9 production lines in operation and plans to expand to 16, our facility is built to accommodate diverse ice cream formats. High-speed machines, integrated with fully automated robotic systems for secondary packaging, ensure efficiency and top-tier product quality. Leveraging this cutting-edge facility, Havmor will accelerate its growth rate in the next 3 years. This landmark manufacturing plant with an investment of INR 500 crores will provide employment to over 1000 people over the next 2 yrs, significantly boosting the local economy.