Gradiant doubles Coimbatore engineering workforce to over 200. The expansion is part of the company's plan to strengthen its engineering and project execution capabilities in India By HRK News Bureau August 27, 2026 2 Mins Read 327 Views Water and wastewater solutions company Gradiant has expanded its engineering presence in Coimbatore, more than doubling the workforce at its Global Engineering Center (GEC) from around 100 to over 200 professionals. The expansion is part of the company's plan to strengthen its engineering and project-execution capabilities in India as it grows its international business across semiconductors, advanced manufacturing and other industries with critical water requirements. The enlarged centre will bring together expertise in process engineering, detailed design and project engineering. This will enable the Coimbatore team to take greater responsibility for engineering and design work linked to Gradiant's projects across global markets. For employees, the expansion is expected to create opportunities across multiple engineering disciplines. Engineers will work on international projects and gain exposure to advanced water and wastewater technologies, global engineering standards and multidisciplinary project delivery. The company also plans to use its experienced engineering workforce to develop future technical and project leaders. Career pathways are expected to include technical leadership, project management and roles involving direct engagement with international projects. As per Gradiant, Coimbatore was selected for further investment because of its engineering talent pool and established industrial and manufacturing ecosystem. The expansion comes as demand for water treatment, reuse and wastewater recycling grows in sectors such as semiconductor manufacturing, renewable energy, pharmaceuticals and advanced manufacturing. Rising investments in data centres and AI infrastructure are also expected to increase demand for industrial water-management solutions. India is becoming a larger part of Gradiant's global growth strategy. The company has already executed water and wastewater projects in the country, including a 10,000 cubic metre per day wastewater recycling facility for a solar PV manufacturing unit in Tamil Nadu. It has also delivered an integrated ultrapure water, wastewater treatment and recycling, and zero liquid discharge facility for a semiconductor manufacturer in Gujarat. Gradiant plans to further expand its engineering capabilities in India over the next three years. Its Coimbatore and Chennai operations are expected to develop into a strategic engineering hub supporting projects in India and international markets. The expansion is set to strengthen Gradiant's engineering base in India while creating opportunities for Indian professionals to work on large-scale water infrastructure projects globally.

Gradiant has expanded its Global Engineering Center in Coimbatore, India, more than doubling its engineering workforce from approximately 100 to over 200 professionals. The expanded centre will enhance the company's capabilities in process, detailed design and project engineering for global projects across semiconductors, advanced manufacturing and other industries. The Boston-headquartered water treatment company describes the investment as strengthening India's role in its global operations. Coimbatore's engineering talent pool and industrial ecosystem make it strategic for supporting Gradiant's growing project portfolio. Gradiant's Indian projects include a 10,000 m³/day wastewater recycling facility for a solar PV manufacturer in Tamil Nadu and an integrated water treatment system for a US semiconductor manufacturer in Gujarat. Over the next three years, the company plans to further develop its Chennai and Coimbatore operations as a global engineering hub.

AI data centre growth to drive Gradiant's push for $1B revenue. August 26, 2026 Water technology solutions company Gradiant aims to nearly double its revenues to USD 1 billion in the next three years, betting on the high growth in artificial intelligence (AI)-led data centre build-out across the world, a top official said on Tuesday. The US-based company, which provides end-to-end solutions for industrial wastewater treatment and reuse and pitches itself as a 'water layer of the AI Economy', is also counting on the growth of semiconductor manufacturing and renewable energy projects to drive its growth. The company, which currently generates revenue in the range of USD 500-750 million, is increasingly focusing on industries where water availability and recycling are becoming critical constraints. "We are currently in the range of USD 500 million to USD 750 million, and we are targeting revenue of USD 1 billion in 2-3 years," said Govind Alagappan, COO, Gradiant. "We want to be able to address the top five or 10 customers in every industry," he said, adding that the company does not want to pursue mass-scale customer acquisition. Gradiant has identified semiconductors, PCB manufacturing, solar and data centres as key growth areas in India. It is already involved in two of the largest semiconductor deployments in the country and has projects in the solar ingot and wafer manufacturing segment. As part of its growth strategy, Gradiant is expanding its Global Engineering Center (GEC) in Coimbatore, growing its engineering and project execution capabilities in India as it scales its global business across semiconductors, advanced manufacturing and other mission-critical industries. The expansion will increase the GEC's engineering workforce from approximately 100 to more than 200 professionals. The expanded centre will bring together multidisciplinary capabilities spanning process, detailed design and project engineering, enabling the team to take greater ownership of engineering and design for Gradiant's global projects. India is among Gradiant's strongest markets globally outside the US, with the country accounting for about 10 per cent of its revenue, Alagappan said. "India is extremely active, robust," he said, contrasting the market with the Middle East, where geopolitical tensions have affected new investments. The company said its Middle East revenue has taken a hit of around 20 per cent due to geopolitical tensions, with several new investments paused as customers await greater clarity. Existing service businesses, however, continue to operate. Outside the Middle East, India and the US remain strong markets, while the broader Asia-Pacific region continues to see activity, the company said. Gradiant closed its Series E financing in May 2026 at a USD 2 billion valuation, led by Safar Partners and Hostplus Superannuation Fund, with participation from ClearVision Ventures and other global investors. The funding will support acquisitions, research and development, operational scaling and IPO readiness. The company, however, has no fixed timeline for a public listing and is keeping its options open. "We are keeping our options open," he said, adding that an IPO is not necessarily the only route and that the company can continue to raise capital privately. On Tuesday, Gradiant announced the expansion of its global engineering centre in Coimbatore, growing its engineering and project execution capabilities in India as it scales its global business across semiconductors, advanced manufacturing and other mission-critical industries, according to the release. PTI