iPhone maker Wistron to restart operations at Karnataka plant, says Apple

Technology giant Apple on Tuesday said third-party iPhone manufacturer Wistron is hiring workers to restart the Narasapura plant near Bengaluru, which shut two months ago after violent protests. Apple said everyone at the facility would undergo a new training programme to ensure they understand their rights and how they can raise any concerns.

Taiwanese conglomerate Wistron, however, will remain on probation and Apple will monitor its progress closely, said the Cupertino-based company in a statement. “For the past eight weeks, teams across Apple, along with independent auditors, have been working with Wistron to make sure the necessary systems and processes are in place at the Narasapura facility,” it added. Wistron is one of the largest suppliers of iPhones in the world and manufactures iPhone 7 and the new iPhone SE models in India.