Tata Electronics to Restart Operations at Fire-Hit Plant in India
Tata Electronics, a leading manufacturer of Apple iPhone components, has announced plans to restart some of its operations at a fire-hit plant in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The fire, which broke out on Saturday morning, occurred at an area where chemicals were stored. Despite the incident, the company has received approval from the Director of Industries to resume operations, with all employees set to receive full pay.
"We plan to restart work in many areas of the facility today," a company spokesperson said. "And as we work toward resuming full operations, all our team members will continue to receive full pay."
The cause of the fire is still unknown, with district authorities and the company working together to determine the cause. The fire has caused significant damage, with M Velu, a district fire officer, stating that the value of damages is not yet known. "We will know more only after the removal of the debris. The entire shed has collapsed with little visibility into the damages," Velu said.
The fire at the Tata Electronics plant is the latest to affect Apple suppliers in India, a country where the US tech giant is diversifying its supply chain beyond China. The incident could hamper production ahead of the sales surge during the festive season, according to an industry watcher and source.
The restart of operations is a significant development for the company and its employees, who will be relieved to return to work despite the challenges posed by the fire. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of safety and risk management in the manufacturing sector, particularly in areas where hazardous materials are stored.
With the company set to resume operations, the focus will now shift to determining the cause of the fire and ensuring that measures are taken to prevent such incidents in the future.
