Barry-Wehmiller International Resources (BWIR), a global information technology and engineering consulting solutions provider, has moved its primary operations in India to a new location in Velachery, Chennai. The new location provides a larger facility to allow the growing firm to better meet the needs of its expanding global client base.
The opening ceremony was commemorated by special guest Andrew T. Simkin, Consular General of the U.S. Consulate in India. Also in attendance were Craig Hergenroether, CIO Barry-Wehmiller Companies, Inc.; Vasant Bennett, President and Managing Partner of BWIR; and Senthil Kumar, Vice President and Partner of India Operations for BWIR.
"This is the right time to expand our India operations to tap into the huge engineering and IT talent pool," Senthil Kumar stated. "We plan on increasing our headcount in the coming months and to strategically position our India operations as a key outsourcing hub for delivering world-class IT automation, design and engineering solutions to maintain our market leadership position."
BWIR is part of the consulting arm of U.S.-based Barry-Wehmiller Companies, Inc. Under the leadership of Chairman and CEO Robert H. Chapman, Barry-Wehmiller has emerged as a $1.2 billion global provider of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology solutions across a broad spectrum of industries.
About Barry-Wehmiller International Resources
Barry-Wehmiller International Resources (BWIR) is a global solutions partner specializing in the creation, development and integration of the industry's most advanced IT and engineering solutions. With operations in St. Louis, Mo.; Detroit, Mich.; Chennai, India; and Mumbai, India, BWIR offers a winning combination of world-class, cost-effective services. The company's expertise in the implementation and customization of ERP, CRM, and HRMS systems as well as business intelligence, e-commerce, and enterprise application integration solutions makes BWIR an ideal partner for clients' technology needs. With more than a decade of experience, BWIR also specializes in a wide range of engineering services, including industrial machine design and product development, high-tech and medical equipment, CAD services, legacy conversion, electrical controls, product data management, and manufacturing consulting.
