Generac Expands India Presence with a Purpose-Built GCC in Pune
Generac, a leading global designer, manufacturer, and provider of energy technology solutions, has inaugurated the Generac Business & Technology Centre (GBTC)- the company’s first dedicated Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Pune, India.
Designed by TOA, a design first, tech enabled architecture firm, the facility spans 21,494 sq. ft. and is built to accommodate 150+ employees, with a structured approach to growth and expansion. The centre is positioned as a multi-functional strategic hub and designated to evolve into a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for select engineering domains, enabling Generac to build deep domain capabilities that can be leveraged across its global enterprise.
India was selected as the location for GBTC following a rigorous evaluation of talent requirements to support the company’s evolving global needs. Pune, in particular, was identified for its concentration of manufacturing and engineering expertise and a talent ecosystem closely aligned with Generac’s core focus in power generation and energy solutions.
Mr. Shyam Sunder, VP-Global Business and Technology Center, Generac India, said, “This marks an important milestone in our global growth journey to build a strong, scalable global capability engine. The India GCC will play a critical role in advancing Generac’s technology, digital, and business capabilities, while also serving as a hub for developing future-ready leadership and deep technical expertise.”
The GCC is inspired by the already defined brand colour palette of Generac and the GBTC itself stands as an expression of a Modern Contemporary design ethos, a space that amalgamates form, function, and the growing needs of a global, high-performing workforce. Work styles are also facilitated with interconnected desks, collaborative spaces, and dedicated zones for brainstorming.
Key design features include:
- Sensor-based energy management and digital access & security systems
- Open collaborative zones, quiet focus rooms, and adaptive work environments
- Sustainable design elements including acoustic PET panels, energy-efficient lighting, and durable long-life materials such as laminates, marble flooring, wood panels, and nylon carpet
- Attention to premium finishes underpinned by a brand-centric design approach
Mr. Aditya Yamsanwar, Director, TOA, said: “The modern GCC is becoming a critical driver of innovation, talent, and business continuity for global enterprises. While designing Generac’s workspace, our intent was to build an environment that encourages seamless collaboration, adaptability, and employee well-being while supporting the dynamic needs of a growing global team. The project reflects a balance of functionality, workplace experience, and future scalability aligned with the evolving nature of global capability centres.”
With the launch of GBTC, Generac signals a long-term commitment to India bringing together technology, innovation and expertise to create long-term impact – not just as a support destination, but as a strategic pillar of its global growth and innovation agenda; and affirms its conviction that world-class capability is built not just through talent, but through the environments designed to unlock it.
About Generac:
Generac is the total energy solutions company powering a smarter world. Generac provides people access to reliable energy that is also cleaner, more efficient and better managed.
Generac does this by making homes a sanctuary where people have reliable power so they can safely and comfortably work, learn and entertain. Around the world, Generac’s commercial and industrial solutions are trusted to power and support businesses and critical infrastructure to protect against the challenges of an aging power grid, increasingly severe weather and escalating energy demands and rising rates.
As an industry pioneer, Generac is relentlessly focused on the future of energy management, ushering in a new era of energy solutions exploring new technologies, delivering connected solutions and protecting against increasing energy costs for consumers and commercial users.
About TOA
Team One Architects is a design-first and tech enabled architecture firm with expertise in creating future-ready and smart commercial spaces for Fortune 500 firms, GCCs, unicorns. With more than 25 years of experience, TOA provides comprehensive services, including concept design, architectural planning, project management, engineering-build execution, and turnkey fitout financing, all delivered with an emphasis on wellness, sustainability, and technical accuracy. TOA maintains its leadership in workplace innovation, achieving a ₹188 Cr turnover in 2024, employing over 100 experts, delivering more than 10 million sq. ft., and sustaining a steady 23% YoY growth for the last 12 years. TOA, based in Mumbai and operating in Pune, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru, has completed projects for fortune 500 clients who are headquartered in 50+ cities worldwide, including New York, London, Dubai, Zurich, Frankfurt, Dublin, Singapore, Tokyo, and Copenhagen.