SDHI to make cargo inspection systems for US-based Varex

Swan Defence and Heavy Industries (SDHI) has signed an agreement to manufacture cargo and vehicle inspection systems in India for US-based medical and industrial imaging company Varex Imaging Corporation.

Varex Imaging, based in Salt Lake City, UT, USA, is a linear accelerator and imaging technology company known for its innovative and dependable solutions.

As part of the collaboration, SDHI will exclusively manufacture Varex’s high-energy imaging systems at its facility in Pipavav, Gujarat. These systems are designed to inspect all types of cargo at both land and sea ports.

“This partnership will help meet the growing demand for advanced inspection systems among security agencies across India,” reads the release.

Additionally, it supports the Make in India initiative by promoting indigenous manufacturing and enabling access to world-class security imaging solutions.

SDHI is a shipbuilding and heavy fabrication company in India. The shipyard operates the country’s largest dry dock (662m x 65m) and has an fabrication capacity of 144,000 tons per annum.