Indian Machine Tool Manufacturer’s Association (IMTMA) Supports Indian Machine Tools for MSME Tool Rooms
Chennai, July 8, 2020: Recently, the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME)
with a view to modernize Tools Rooms and Training Centers had floated a tender
with the assistance of the World Bank to acquire CNC Machines, Measuring
Instruments and Accessories.
Indian machine tool manufacturers had bid for this
tender. However, none of the Indian machines offered were selected due to some
minor deviations from the tender specifications, while international vendors were
selected.
In this context, IMTMA is working closely with the
Ministry of MSME and other government departments requesting a reconsideration
of the offers submitted by Indian manufacturers, who are members of IMTMA. We
are hoping that our request will be considered.
About IMTMA: IMTMA was formed in 1946
the year before India got its independence when around 20 machine tool
manufacturers joined hands to form an Association. Over a period of over seven
decades it has grown in size to have more than 450 members representing around
90% of the organized machine tool and allied equipment manufacturers as on
date.
Today,
IMTMA is the apex body and single point of contact for the entire machine tool
industry of India and plays a critical role in the development of the
metalworking industry. A
not-for-profit association, IMTMA’s initiatives range from government advocacy
to industry and export promotion, trade fairs and events, training and
seminars, technology missions, publication of various industry and technical
writings, structuring of regional councils, and development of clusters.
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