Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers' Association (IMTMA) is organising its first ever Machine Tool Expo in Pune. This is the third regional machine tool expo being organised by IMTMA.  The 4 days show will feature around 100 exhibitors who will display state-of-the-art technology solutions and innovations for both metal cutting and metal forming as well as cost effective automation, material handling and quality control systems and equipment, together with off-the-shelf production aids, accessories, consumables, software and consultancy.

The expo will be significant for India's western region with presence of leading manufacturing companies. Western region is a key contributor towards manufacturing growth in India. Pune is known as the Detroit of western India. The city is base to a large number of industries in auto, auto ancillary, heavy engineering, aerospace, defence, ordnance and many other manufacturing segments. Organizing a machine tool expo in Pune will enable the industries based in the western region to exchange ideas, gain access to new technologies for enhancing their productivity and meet all their production requirements.

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