Jabil Expands AirPods Production with New Indian Facility Plan

Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 7:20 am

Apple supplier Jabil is set to open a second manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu to produce AirPods enclosures—because one plant just wasn’t enough. This expansion aims to diversify production away from China and meet rising demand, signaling a notable shift in the global electronics supply chain.

appleinsider.com / India AirPods manufacturer plans second plant

AirPods supplier Jabil is reportedly looking to expand production of casings with a new, second factory in India's Tamil Nadu region.AirPods charging caseApple's push to increase production of its devices in India instead of China, has previously been reported to include AirPods cases. US firm…

macrumors.com / Apple Supplier Plans Second Indian Facility for AirPods Enclosures

Apple supplier Jabil is planning to expand its AirPods enclosure production in India with a second manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu, according to The Economic Times (Via DigiTimes). The Florida-based electronics manufacturer already produces AirPods plastic casings at its existing plant in…

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