EMO world tour 2025 kicks off in Pune, showcasing global manufacturing synergies

By Staff Report April 23, 2025 2:14 pm IST

With over 40 Indian exhibitors already registered for EMO Hannover 2025, the event would be step toward deepening global partnerships and driving technological progress.

EMO Hannover, the world’s leading trade fair for production technology, officially kicked off its EMO World Tour 2025 in Pune, India. The preview event marked the beginning of a high-impact engagement series across India, bringing together metalworking, automation, additive manufacturing, software, and precision tools industries. 

Organized by VDW (German Machine Tool Builders’ Association) and Deutsche Messe AG, EMO Hannover has been a global platform for innovation and international collaboration in the manufacturing industry for over 50 years.

The Pune event brought together esteemed panelists including:

Rajesh Nath, Managing Director, VDMA India

Dr. Markus Heering, Executive Director, German Machine Tool Builders’ Association

Christian Pfeiffer, Senior Vice President Sales, Deutsche Messe AG

Mohini Kelkar, Director Business Development, Grind Master Machines Pvt. Ltd.

Nishikant Ahire, Managing Director, Ahire Machine Tools Pvt. Ltd., Nashik

According to IMTMA (Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association), the Indian machine tool industry was valued at INR 12,500 crore in FY 2023. India stands as the 9th largest producer and 4th largest consumer of machine tools globally. Germany holds the position of the third-largest supplier to India with a 10% market share, while also being the biggest exporter of machine tools globally, with exports worth 8.2 billion euros.

Dr. Markus Heering and Christian Pfeiffer shared an overview of EMO Hannover 2025 and the city of Hannover, highlighting its relevance and opportunities. Mohini Kelkar and Nishikant Ahire shared their experiences of exhibiting and visiting EMO over the years, encouraging the gathering to explore this global technology platform and networking opportunity.

In 2025, EMO celebrates 50 years of Innovating Manufacturing—a remarkable milestone that underscores its legacy of industry leadership.

Following Pune, the EMO World Tour – India, organized by VDMA India, will travel to Chennai, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, and New Delhi in the coming days.