Corning, Optiemus Infracom Break Ground on Cover-Glass Finishing Facility

Corning Incorporated, one of the world’s leading innovators in materials science, and Optiemus Infracom Limited, India’s leading telecommunications and manufacturing enterprise, broke ground on the Bharat Innovative Glass Technologies (BIG Tech) facility. BIG Tech will be India’s first facility to produce high-quality, finished cover-glass parts for mobile consumer electronics, helping meet growing manufacturer demand in India.

“For more than 60 years, Corning has played a vital role in India’s technological development. This joint venture with Optiemus Infracom demonstrates our shared commitment to bringing life-changing innovations to the Indian market – and the world,” said David Velasquez, Vice President and General Manager, Corning® Gorilla® Glass. “By actively supporting our customers as they advance their supply chains, we’re giving more consumers in the region an opportunity to experience the renowned durability of Gorilla Glass.”

“Our collaboration with Corning exemplifies our shared commitment to driving technological advancements and delivering high-quality products to the market in alignment with the Indian government’s Make in India initiative,” said Ashok Gupta, Executive Chairman, Optiemus Infracom. “Establishing India’s first cover-glass finishing operation for mobile consumer electronics is a major milestone in our journey to meet the growing demand for high-quality, advanced cover glass.”

Manufacturing finished cover-glass components domestically is a significant evolution for the industry in India. The BIG Tech facility, located at the SIPCOT Pillaipakkam industrial park in the Kanchipuram District, Tamil Nadu, will help strengthen local supply chains and create substantial employment opportunities. The new facility further underscores Corning’s continued investment in India across multiple industries, specifically those aligned with emerging market trends in the region.

“Corning and Optiemus’s decision to establish a facility in Tamil Nadu is a testament to the robust infrastructure, skilled workforce, and business-friendly environment that the region offers,” said T.R.B. Rajaa, Minister for Industries, Investment Promotions and Commerce, Government of Tamil Nadu. “The new facility will create hundreds of job opportunities for our people and significantly contribute to our vision of making Tamil Nadu a global manufacturing powerhouse.”

“It is a proud moment for Tamil Nadu as we welcome Corning Incorporated and Optiemus Infracom to build a world-class facility here,” said MK Stalin, Chief Minister, Tamil Nadu. “Today’s ground-breaking for Bharat Innovative Glass Technologies (BIG Tech) not only marks a significant investment in our state’s industrial capabilities, but also reinforces Tamil Nadu’s position as a hub for innovation and technological advancement. We are committed to supporting such ventures that create job opportunities and drive sustainable economic growth for the state and India.”