While the market sentiments are surely looking positive, the industry is still far from a probable turnaround. Under these circumstances, what do you think will be the key trends in the metal cutting industry?
In the cutting tool industry, the customer is looking for ways to optimise existing resources concurrently with cutting costs. Over the last 18-24 months, there hasn't been consistent growth in the manufacturing sector, but customers continue to look out for options to improve process and cut down manufacturing cost.

Innovative product development by tool manufacturers will be a constant in order to keep up with the challenges thrown by rapidly evolving product design, material and coating technologies.

How can a cutting tools company like yours help manufacturing companies in this scenario?
We are constantly evaluating the changing and emerging needs of the customer; in many cases, we assist customers throughout the development stage of a new product. This allows our R&D to provide new, unconventional solutions to reduce costs before production actually begins.

We will continue to work towards strengthening our position as a preferred partner and supplier to our customers. We have always endeavoured to offer the best value proposition for our customers by innovating ingenious products and solutions with maximum cost efficiency.

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