Pune Machine Tool Expo, 2016 – Western India’s B2B exhibition got underway today. The exhibition was inaugurated by Mr. Nitin Chalke, Managing Director – India, Eaton Technologies. Mr. P. Ramadas, Vice President – IMTMA, Mr. V. Anbu, Director General and CEO of IMTMA, Mr. Rajiv Khatri, Chairman, IMTMA Regional Council (West) and Dr. Anant Sardeshmukh Director General, Maharatta Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture were also present on the occasion.
Organized by the Indian Machine Tools Manufacture’s Association (IMTMA), the exhibition will be held for four days from 29th September – 2nd October 2016 and will serve as a platform to demonstrate the latest manufacturing technologies. With over 100 exhibitors, the expo covers the entire gamut of metal working machine tools for both metal cutting and metal forming including automation and robotics, tooling systems, CAD/CAM and other technologies which are essential for today’s manufacturing.
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Mr.Nitin Chalke, Managing Director – India, Eaton Technologies inaugurating the expo said, “Exhibitions like these update us about the latest technologies and products that are available. Machine tool industry should now look moving towards Industry 4.0 and develop energy conserving products that can reduce the consumption of energy at the production level to minimize the cost.” He also said that exhibitions like these play a crucial role in providing platform for information exchange.”
He thanked IMTMA for bringing machine tool exhibition to Pune and said, “Machine tool industry is important for the growth of the country and with the Indian government’s thrust on Make in India, it will continue to play a crucial role in future.”
Mr. P. Ramadas, Vice President – IMTMA said, “The technological requirements of the manufacturing industry is growing rapidly. Exhibitions like these are the key enablers to address these requirements. Pune also hosts many auto, auto ancillary, heavy engineering, aerospace, defence and other manufacturing industries. This Expo would provide an apt platform to meet the requirements of industries located in the region.”
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. V. Anbu, Director General and CEO of IMTMA said, “The expo addresses needs of the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) of the various industry sectors in the Tier II and Tier III cities in the western region. We expect large number of visitors from industries such as auto component, automobiles, capital goods, defence, aerospace, railways, and many more visiting the show in the next 4 days.”
“We will have visitor representation not just from Pune, but also from other industrial towns of Maharashtra such as Aurangabad, Nagpur, Kolhapur, Mumbai, besides Gujarat visiting the expo,” he added.
About IMTMA:
Constituted in the year 1946 for promotional support, Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association (IMTMA) plays a key role in the growth and development of the Machine Tool Industry. IMTMA is the apex body of the machine tool industry in India and has a membership of about 500 companies theater manufacturing a wide range of metal cutting and metal forming machines, accessories, cutting tools and allied equipment. The association, over the years, has transformed itself to focus on issues of productivity, quality, technology, customer satisfaction etc. to enhance the competitiveness of the industry in both domestic and overseas markets.
About Pune Machine Tool Expo 2016
Pune Machine Tool Expo 2016 will display state-of-the-art technology solutions and innovations which are vital for the manufacturing industry to keep itself up to date with quality, productivity and competition. The expo is a perfect platform to demonstrate the latest technologies in the field of metal working machinery, cost effective automation, material handling and quality control systems and equipment together with off-the-shelf production aids, accessories, consumables, software and consultancy. Pune Machine Tool Expo 2016 is a business-to-business (B2B) exhibition that would have the presence of industry delegations representing various sectors such as automobiles, auto components, aerospace, capital goods, defence equipments, electrical / electronics, and many more. The Pune Machine Tool Expo will open avenues for penetrating into the regional markets of western India giving immense opportunities for the various industry sectors in the region.
