Transforming how everyday life is built

By Staff Report March 1, 2025 11:39 am IST

Kennametal is a leading player in the Indian and global markets for cutting-edge tooling and machining solutions, with a presence across the transportation, general engineering, energy, aerospace, and earthworks industries.

Can you share details about your IMTEX participation and expectations from this expo?
We have been participating at IMTEX for over two decades. This year, we focused on displaying our latest machines and cutting tools, highlighting all the advances we’ve launched over the years. Our main exhibits were the MacHX800 Horizontal Machining Center, the BPG-15 Blank Profile Grinding Machine, the VT850 Vertical Turning Lathe, and the UGC 1000 Deep Hole Drilling Machine. We also showed several of our standard machines, ushering in a new era for Kennametal’s WIDMA brand.

This platform enabled us to demonstrate our technology and ideas while exploring opportunities to collaborate with customers to address their critical production requirements.

In addition to machining and tooling solutions, we showcased digital solutions that customers can leverage to optimise their machining operations and boost their productivity.

Furthermore, we have offered a comprehensive portfolio of solutions for the production of EV and hybrid components, demonstrating our capability to meet changing industry demands.

We presented our recently launched machines, including our Horizontal Machining Centre, designed for large parts machining across industries, as well as our Blank Profile Grinding machine that augments the Tool & Cutter Grinding machines portfolio, enabling customers to choose from a comprehensive range of solutions.

How does Kennametal approach sustainability and ensure its long-term commitment?
We are an ESG-focused enterprise, and as a listed company in India, we strive to uphold transparency in our sustainability initiatives by way of Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR).

Our dedication to sustainability extends across numerous sectors, from ongoing carbide recycling to reducing our raw material impact and minimising our carbon footprint. We prioritise energy efficiency by utilising renewable energy sources in our industrial facilities.

Furthermore, we are committed to imbibing best practices across our manufacturing process. This includes responsible sourcing and providing solutions that enable our clients to operate more efficiently and sustainably. Our end-to-end approach guarantees that sustainability is central to all we do, strengthening our commitment to our consumers and the environment.

Can you tell us about Kennametal’s tooling solutions and the major industries it serves?
We operate in the transportation sector, which includes four-wheelers, two-wheelers, commercial vehicles, and tractors and railways. In addition to transportation, we offer solutions for the general engineering sector and energy sector, particularly in manufacturing large turbines. Additionally, aerospace is a critical focus area for us, and we are constantly expanding our portfolio and capabilities.

Our primary expertise lies in materials science that manifests in the leading tooling and wear resistance solutions we provide across 100+ countries.

We have been delivering high-quality tooling solutions for over eight decades worldwide. In India, we have been serving consumers for over 60 years.

What is your perspective on the future of the metal-cutting industry?
The manufacturing sector in India is expected to grow rapidly during the next five to 10 years. With this expansion, the demand for tools and machinery will increase. We estimate that the Indian cutting tool market will continue to expand while moving up the value chain in terms of technology. This advancement will promote innovation and improve the industry’s overall capabilities.