Sumitomo Electric Hardmetal expands ops in India, unveils new warehouse

Sumitomo Electric Hardmetal India inaugurated its new warehouse at an event in Mumbai. The meeting began with an address by Atsushi Murayama, Chairman of Sumitomo Electric Hardmetal India, who introduced the chief guest, Toshihiro Kaneko, Chief Consul of the Consulate-General of Japan. Kaneko’s presentation highlighted the long-standing cultural and trade relations between India and Japan, which have spanned over 130 years. Kazuyoshi Kimura, General Manager of the Hardmetal Division at Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd., spoke about the company’s rich 400-year history and its advancements in the machining industry. He also shared future development plans for the sector. Michinari Asano, Managing Director of Sumitomo Electric Hardmetal India, discussed the infrastructure and detailed plans for expanding Indian operations. Technical General Manager Tetsuya Hamada presented new tools set to launch soon, while Samir Kumar, General Manager of Sales, discussed emerging sales trends. With over a year of operations in India, Sumitomo Electric Hardmetal India is set for significant growth in the Indian cutting tool industry, focusing on innovation and expanding its market footprint.