K.S. Terminals Inc. Establishes New Manufacturing Facility in Chennai, Marking Its Strategic Entry into the Indian Market
Global connector and terminal manufacturer expands Asia-Pacific footprint with 36,664 sq. ft. production facility in Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu — reinforcing its commitment to automotive, EV charging, solar, and industrial sectors across India.
CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU, INDIA — K.S. Terminals Inc. (KST), a globally recognized manufacturer of electrical terminals, connectors, and interconnect solutions headquartered in Changhua, Taiwan, today announced the establishment of its newest manufacturing facility in Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu, India. This milestone marks the company's official entry into one of the world's fastest-growing manufacturing economies and reaffirms KST's commitment to bringing world-class electrical connectivity solutions closer to its customers across South Asia.
The new facility, spanning 36,664 square feet, is located at D. NO-571, Ulunthai Village, Kadambathur Union, Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu – 602105 It is designed to support KST's expanding product lines, which include automotive connectors, EV charging connectors, battery modular connectors (BMC), cord end terminals, and a comprehensive range of insulated and non-insulated terminals — all engineered to meet the demanding standards of global OEMs and industrial buyers.
“India represents a natural next step in our global growth journey. With our Thailand plant now fully operational, we are channeling the same operational discipline and quality standards into our Chennai facility. We look forward to being a trusted local partner to Indian manufacturers across automotive, renewable energy, and industrial segments.”
Mr. Joe Cheng, Chief Executive Officer, K.S. Terminals Inc.
A Legacy Built on Innovation and Integrity
Founded in 1973 as Ken Shing Industrial Shop by three brothers of the Cheng family with NT$3,000 and an 18 m² workshop, KST has grown over five decades into a publicly listed, globally operating manufacturer. The company formalized its name to K.S. Terminals Inc. in 1978 and went public on the Taiwan Stock Market in 2002. Today, under the continued leadership of the founding Cheng family, KST embodies a culture rooted in honesty, unity, quality, research, and hard work.
KST operates manufacturing facilities in Taiwan (two factories in Changhua), China (Suzhou), Thailand,The addition of the Chennai facility further strengthens this global network, enabling KST to better serve the rapidly expanding Indian automotive and clean energy markets with reduced lead times and localized support.
Products and Industries Served
KST's Chennai facility will manufacture and support the distribution of a broad portfolio of electrical connectivity products, including non-insulated and insulated copper terminals, quick disconnectors, DIN terminals, cord end terminals, waterproof heat-shrinkable terminals, crimping tools, butt splices, AC/DC fast charging and e-scooter charging connectors, single and double pole battery modular connectors (BMC), and automotive connectors.
These products serve industries including Automotive, Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure, Renewable Energy, Industrial Manufacturing, Agricultural Machinery, and Wire Harnessing — sectors that are experiencing robust growth in India under the government’s Make in India,
ABOUT K.S. TERMINALS INC.
K.S. Terminals Inc. (KST), established in 1973 and headquartered in Changhua, Taiwan, is a leading global manufacturer of electrical terminals, connectors, and interconnect solutions. Listed on the Taiwan Stock Market since 2002, KST serves customers across automotive, EV, solar, industrial, and wire harnessing sectors through manufacturing operations in Taiwan, China, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, the USA, and now India.
