Highlights

  • Fire at Pegatron Chennai factory briefly halts iPhone production

  • No injuries reported

  • Pegatron plays a significant role in Apple's iPhone production in India

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iPhone manufacturer Pegatron’s factory in Chennai witnessed a fire incident recently, which caused the plant’s production to temporarily halt.

Fire at Pegatron factory in Chennai halts iPhone production temporarily: Check all details

A fire broke out at the Pegatron factory located in Mahindra World City near Chennai on the night of September 24, 2023.

The fire, caused by a short circuit according to initial investigations, took several hours and multiple fire engines to be fully extinguished.

Fortunately, no injuries or casualties were reported, and there was no significant damage to other assets. Pegatron Corporation assured that the incident had minimal financial or operational impact.

Fire Incident at Apple supplier Pegatron’s factory in Chennai

Witnesses reported thick smoke billowing from the factory, which prompted crowds to gather at the factory's entrance gate. Company security guards had to disperse the crowd.

Pegatron described the incident as a "spark incident" and assured that the situation was under control. However, iPhone production at the factory was halted for two days following the incident, without offering a specific reason to the workers.

Previous Production - Halting Incidents in iPhone Plants

This fire incident at Pegatron's Chennai factory marks the fourth such incident causing a halt in iPhone production.

In 2020, a worker's strike for pay parity halted production at the Wistron plant. In 2021, a food poisoning incident occurred at the Foxconn facility, leading to a temporary shutdown.

Earlier this year, in February 2023, a fire at the Foxlink factory also disrupted the production of iPhone charging cables.

Importance of Pegatron in iPhone Production in India

Pegatron is Apple's second-largest contract manufacturer in India, responsible for approximately 10 percent of the country's total iPhone production.

The factory assembles around 8,000-12,000 iPhones per day, with a capacity of up to 26,000 units.

Pegatron started its operations in Tamil Nadu in 2022, investing around ₹1,100 crore and employing approximately 14,000 workers.

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