Founded in 1972, General Industrial Controls Private Limited (GIC) based in Pune, India, is involved in the manufacturing of Process Control, Automation & Instrumentation products. GIC, the first company to launch time switches and timers in India is a market leader in this field.

What started as a small enterprise four decades ago, is now a firm that manufactures an array of world-class products for different segments, addressing various customer needs.

Located in Haigerloch, Germany, Theben since its establishment 1921, has secured a reputation for itself in the world for innovation and technology in KNX home automation and detectors.

Theben has been a member of the KNX Association since 1995 and works with other leading manufacturers in making KNX a worldwide standard. The RAMSES 797 digital clock thermostat was launched in 1984. With its then innovative telephone remote control, it provided the option of using a telephone line to switch on heating, save energy and still come home to a warm house.

German Engineering

Germany’s mastery in engineering is undeniable. Technologies borne of the country’s innovative spirit are the best in their fields, renowned for a commitment to precision, power, and function. Over the years, German Engineering has maintained a reputation as top-notch creations, apparent through the fame of many German products.

Made in Germany > Quality!

Quality is the heart of any solutions. GIC Theben understands the need for quality and the assurance of it. As a country that relies on research, high-quality standards, and proper training of specialised professionals, Germany delivers products with an outstanding reputation.
As a result, German quality standards are held in high regard and considered to be the best in the world. At the same time, German products are considered state-of-the-art.

Indian Spirit

Though we are bringing the qualities of German engineering to our solutions, we are always mindful of the Indian customer and their needs. The Indian spirit— of relentless focus on customer satisfaction— remains behind every world-class solution we offer.
This is the spirit that has enabled GIC Theben to innovate and continuously refine our skills successfully and to create a product portfolio that embodies finesse and excellence in quality.

Indian Knowledge

We recognise the demands of our customer, and we provide solutions with a hyper-focus on satisfying these demands. Our services come from a deep understanding and knowledge that is a result of decades of serving the Indian customer.
With this in mind, we are combining the technological strengths of Theben with the reach of GIC Theben, to offer a comprehensive package for our Indian customers.

The Heart of the System

Just like in the human body, the peripherals are controlled by our heart to bring about one single function. At GIC Theben, we offer solutions that are at the heart of the automation system. Our focus in India is to provide customers with a full range of KNX based products for the automation of residential and commercial spaces.

The products include automaton solutions for switching, dimming, and shutter/blind control, all on the KNX platform. We also offer premium products for presence and motion sensors for commercial buildings. With our extensive and modular portfolio, we hope to provide solutions for your the Indian customer’s every requirement.