CTEX 2025: A Grand Celebration of Innovation, Collaboration & Excellence in the Cutting Tools Industry!

What an extraordinary evening it was at CTEX 2025 – The Exclusive Knowledge Conclave & Awards for the Cutting Tools & Allied Industry, proudly organized by THE CUTTING TOOLS EXPRESS, the flagship publication of Jagcart Media. Held as a celebration of knowledge, technology, and industry excellence, CTEX 2025 brought together the brightest minds, leading brands, and rising stars in the world of precision tooling.

The event was powered by an elite group of partners whose support made this celebration possible:

• Presenting Partner – Oerlikon
• Association Partner – Indian Cutting Tool Manufacturers’ Association (ICTMA)
• Lubricant Partner – ExxonMobil
• Machining Partner – Precision Engineering Technologies
• Machine Safety Partner – Schmersal Group
• Hydraulic Tool Holding Partner – ETP Transmission AB

We also extend special thanks to our Co-Partners:
Rudrali Hitechtools, Halten Tools India Private Limited, ATQ Metro, and Coopermatic Filteration, whose collaboration enriched the event’s vision.

Thought Leadership in Action

CTEX 2025 was graced by eminent leaders from both academia and industry, including:

• Gorakh Velapurkar – Bajaj Auto Ltd.
• Pravin Shirse – Oerlikon Balzers & ICTMA
• Vidhu Nevatia – Zecha Precision Tools
• Dr. Aniruddha Pandit – ICT, Mumbai
• Dr. A.P. Jayaraman & Suhas B. Naik-Satam – NCSC
• Dr. Siddhivinayak Barve – KET’s Scientific Research Centre

Two compelling panel discussions addressed core industry challenges:

1. Skill Development: Bridging the Gap Between Academia & Industry
   Experts highlighted the need for enhanced collaboration, experiential learning, and industry-relevant curriculum development.
2. Capex Utilisation & Industry Expectations
   Senior executives from Bajaj Auto, Anant Defence, Bharat Forge Group, and Wilo shared practical insights on capital investment, productivity, and future-readiness.

Showcasing Innovation & Celebrating Excellence

The event featured power-packed presentations by key partners, showcasing the latest in cutting tool technology, lubrication science, safety systems, and automation.

The evening concluded with the CTEX 2025 Awards, recognizing excellence and innovation across the cutting tools ecosystem:

🏆 Orient Tools Pune – Innovative Product Portfolio
🏆 VEDANT TOOLS PVT LTD – Emerging Cutting Tools Company
🏆 VP Tools – Best Manufacturing Practices
🏆 Precision Engineering Technologies – Promising Machine Tools Company
🏆 Real Technologies Machines Pvt Ltd – Advanced Component Cleaning Company
🏆 Globuzz Media – Innovative Branding Agency

A Night to Remember

CTEX 2025 wasn’t just an event—it was a movement of ideas, innovation, and industry pride. We thank every partner, speaker, and attendee who helped shape this unforgettable evening. Here’s to building a sharper, smarter future in manufacturing!