SINGAPORE -- Flextronics today confirmed plans to build an industrial park in Chennai, India. Manufacturing production will commence next June.

"Today's announcement underscores our commitment to this increasingly important region and the needs of our customers looking to serve the India marketplace," said Michael McNamara, chief operating officer.

Flextronics currently employs more than 5,000 employees in India, including a manufacturing facility in Bangalore and Pondicherry and software and hardware design centers in Bangalore, Chennai and Gurgaon.

Circuits Assembly reported the plans last month.

In a press release, the EMS provider said it signed a memorandum of understanding with the Indian govermnent to build the park, which will include plastic injection molding, PCB assembly, mechanicals and enclosure integration, distribution, logistics and repair services.

 "This industrial park in Chennai will significantly enhance Flextronics' strategic global footprint, enabling us to further leverage our vertical integration capabilities to better serve our customers." McNamara said.

Flextronics selected Chennai based on local technical talent and infrastructure for logistics and cost-effective operations.

Flextronics also has industrial parks in Brazil, China, Hungary, Mexico and Poland.