–By Gear Technology India
LMT Tools India, a subsidiary of the Germany-based LMT Group and a global leader in precision tool manufacturing, has officially inaugurated the expansion of its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Chakan, Pune, on February 2, 2026. This expansion marks a significant milestone for the organisation, establishing it as India’s largest gear-cutting tool manufacturing plant. The move represents a major leap forward in the company’s regional footprint.
The newly expanded facility increases LMT Tools India’s production capacity by 60%, reflecting a strong commitment to high-precision engineering. By integrating advanced manufacturing technologies and future-ready infrastructure, the plant is poised to meet the growing demand for high-performance cutting tools. This expansion strengthens the Chakan facility into a strategic global manufacturing hub; LMT Tools India is catering to the Indian domestic market needs, also exporting to international markets, supporting global supply chains. The facility will serve automotive, aerospace, railways, wind energy, die & mould as well as general machining sectors.
The inauguration was attended by the senior global and regional leadership of the LMT Group. Key dignitaries present at the event included Oliver Thomas, Managing Director of LMT Group and CEO of LMT Tools, along with Ramakant Reddy, Managing Director of LMT Tools India. They were joined by Carsten Storm, CFO of LMT Tools, and Raphael Lienau, Managing Director of LMT Fette. The ceremony also saw a significant gathering of customers, industry associates, vendors, and service partners, reflecting the company’s deep-rooted collaborative ecosystem in India.
LMT Tools remains one of the global leaders of the cutting tool industry, known for its expertise in precision solutions for complex machining tasks. Through this expansion in Chakan, the company further solidifies its position as a global technology leader, ensuring that it remains at the forefront of providing high-performance cutting tools and engineering excellence for the most demanding industrial applications across the globe.
In an exclusive interaction, Sushmita Das, Editor of Gear Technology India, spoke with Ramakant Reddy, Managing Director of LMT Tools India Pvt. Ltd., about the company’s expanded Pune manufacturing facility. He shares insights on how this strategic investment is strengthening production capacity, enhancing global competitiveness, integrating advanced technologies, and improving delivery, customisation, and customer value across key industries.
Explore the interaction below:
1. How does this expanded facility strengthen LMT Tools India Private Limited’s long-term manufacturing and growth strategy in India?
The expansion of our Pune facility marks a defining milestone in LMT Tools India’s long-term growth journey. With this investment, we have increased our production capacity by 60%, positioning the plant as India’s largest gear cutting tool manufacturing facility. This is a strategic step toward building a future-ready manufacturing ecosystem aligned with India’s industrial growth ambitions.
India continues to emerge as a global manufacturing hub; our expanded infrastructure ensures that we are well-equipped to support this momentum with high-precision, high-performance gear cutting solutions.
As a subsidiary of the globally renowned LMT Group, we are deeply aligned with the group’s global manufacturing and technology roadmap. The Pune plant now functions not only as a strong pillar for domestic supply but also as a strategic global manufacturing hub supporting international markets. This dual focus, serving India while strengthening global supply chains, forms the core of our long-term strategy.
2. As one of India’s largest gear cutting tool manufacturers, how do you see this expansion enhancing your competitive position in the global market?
With this expansion, LMT Tools India significantly strengthens its position within the global manufacturing network of LMT Tools. Our Pune facility now stands as a high-capability production center that meets global quality benchmarks and technological standards.
In today’s competitive environment, customers worldwide expect precision, consistency, and reliability. By integrating advanced manufacturing technologies and strengthening our infrastructure, we have enhanced our ability to deliver complex gear cutting tools that meet the demanding requirements of global OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers.
This expansion also improves agility. With increased capacity and localised expertise, we can respond faster to global demands while maintaining uncompromising quality. It enhances our export capability and reinforces India’s role as a key contributor within the LMT global ecosystem.
Ultimately, this positions LMT Tools India not just as a large manufacturer, but as a technology-driven, globally integrated partner capable of supporting complex machining applications across continents.
3. What new technological capabilities does this facility bring to gear cutting tool production and quality consistency?
The expanded facility incorporates advanced manufacturing technologies and future-ready infrastructure designed for precision, repeatability, and scalability. Gear cutting tools require micron-level accuracy, and maintaining that consistency across higher volumes demands both process automation and robust quality systems.
At Pune, we have strengthened our capabilities across multiple critical processes such as precision grinding, advanced profiling, and high-accuracy finishing operations supported by enhanced quality assurance systems. The integration of modern machinery and process controls ensures improved dimensional accuracy, surface finish consistency, and longer tool life.
The optimised production workflows further enhance process reliability. This increases productivity, ensuring every tool meets global standards.
Being part of the LMT global technology network, we leverage cross-border knowledge exchange, standardised best practices, and engineering expertise developed across multiple international facilities. This synergy enables us to deliver consistent quality, whether the product is supplied to a customer in India, Europe, or any other international market.
4. How will this expansion help improve delivery timelines, customisation, and customer satisfaction across key industries?
One of the most tangible benefits of this expansion is improved responsiveness. With 60% higher capacity and optimised production flows, we can significantly reduce lead times.
The automotive, aerospace, railway, wind energy, and general machining industries operate under strict production timelines. Our enhanced infrastructure allows us to align closely with customers’ project cycles and ramp-up requirements.
Customisation is another critical factor. Gear manufacturing demands application-specific tool geometries and coatings respective to component geometries and materials. With strengthened engineering and manufacturing capabilities, we are now better positioned to offer customised solutions.
Furthermore, by serving both domestic and export markets from Pune, we minimise logistical complexities and improve supply chain reliability. Customers benefit from shorter transit times, faster technical support, and localised collaboration backed by global expertise.
Ultimately, this expansion is about delivering greater value through precision, reliability, faster delivery, and application-focused engineering. Our goal is not only to manufacture tools but to become a long-term technology partner for our customers’ growth and competitiveness.
