The fourth edition of The Machinist Super Shopfloor Awards 2018 that was organised by Worldwide Media Pvt Ltd (WWM), took place in Mumbai on May 31, 2018. The aim of this event was to recognise the success the Indian manufacturing units. The ‘Machie' trophy was conferred upon the winners in various categories such as Safety, Productivity, Machining Excellence, Digital Manufacturing, Innovation and Green Manufacturing. The awards platform also included non-manufacturing categories such as Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Human Resources (HR), Supply Chain Management. Supreme Treon, Sanand plant 1 was declared as The Machinist Super Shopfloor of the Year in the SME segment while Hyundai India's Engine 2, Chennai plant won The Machinist Super Shopfloor of the Year in the Large Enterprises category for their overall performances.

Apart from rewarding best practices adopted by the shopfloors, The Machinist also recognised individual's contribution towards the Indian manufacturing sector. In this effort, Sriram Viji Deputy Managing Director, Brakes India was announced as The Machinist Super Next Generation Leader 2018 and Sudhir Mehta, Chairman & Managing Director, Pinnacle Industries was declared as The Machinist Super Entrepreneur of the Year 2018. The Machinist Lifetime Achievement Award 2018 was bestowed upon to Dr. Andreas Lauermann, President and Managing Director, Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd While The Machinist Super CEO of the Year 2018 was conferred to Dr. Pawan Kumar Goenka, Managing Director, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.

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