Koppal Toy Cluster to be operational in March
The Hindu
MoUs with Aequs Infra
The Koppal Toy Cluster (KTC), the first such infrastructure in the country, will be operational in March 2022, said Aravind Melligeri, chairman and CEO of Aequs. KTC is being set up by Aequs Infra, a group company of Belagavi-based Aequs Pvt. Ltd.
Six toy and toy-component makers have signed MoUs with Aequs Infra while another three players, including Viscon Polymers, manufacturer and exporter of custom rubber moulded products, have started construction of their production facilities at KTC. Mr. Melligeri told The Hindu: “At least three manufacturing units are expected to be operational by March 2022. Several other marquee toys brands have shown interest in setting up their manufacturing facilities at Koppal.”
KTC that is coming up on a spread of over 400 acres of land will comprise the entire value chain of capabilities ranging from toy making, production of packaging, tool making, paint making, developing electronics and other accessories.
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