Just over a month after the inauguration of SILMAX PFERD TOOLS‘ new headquarters in India, in this exclusive interview with the prestigious Indian trade magazine Smart Manufacturing & Enterprises,
Dr Dario Maria Fumagalli, CEO of SILMAX PFERD TOOLS, discusses the company’s long-term commitment to the country’s industrial ecosystem and talent.
India has become a key pillar for Silmax, thanks to its economic growth and engineering talent. In this context, we have developed a long-term strategy to expand our presence in the country.
The first aspect concerns Silmax’s expansion in India. We opened a production plant in Bangalore in November 2025 to meet growing demand in the Indian market, and we will focus on sectors such as aerospace, defence, electric vehicles (EVs) and high-precision engineering.
We are a company founded in 1819, and our long history has shaped our approach to technology, innovation and global competitiveness. This heritage has always guided our significant investments in research and development, automation and digital innovation.
The potential of the Indian market is very important. India is seen as a promising emerging market for the machine tool industry, thanks to domestic demand, rapid industrialisation and engineering talent.
The choice of Bangalore as a base for local production is part of our global strategy of decentralisation and proximity to growing markets, and identifies growth segments in India. Sectors such as aerospace, defence, EVs, medical devices, renewable energy and moulds are considered the most promising for future growth.
The impact of automation and AI is fundamental. Advanced technologies such as CNC automation, the Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) are transforming the manufacturing and machine tool industry, and this affects skills development. Silmax plans to launch training programmes for young engineers in 2026, contributing to the creation of a highly skilled workforce for the precision engineering sector in India.
Finally, there are great opportunities for advanced tools. The growing demand for high-precision tools and digitally integrated machining solutions in key sectors of Indian industry represents a huge opportunity for us.
In summary, our long-term commitment to India’s industrial ecosystem and talent pool is clear. With this strategic direction, we are poised to contribute significantly to the country’s growth and strengthen our position in the global market.
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