What did India’s machine tool industry report?
At its 19 June 2026 Northern Regional Council meeting, the Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association (IMTMA) reported approximately ₹16,478 crore in Indian machine tool production turnover for FY 2025–26, up about 13% from the previous financial year. This figure measures machine tool production turnover across the industry. The association’s update does not report coupling sales or market share.
What did the Thailand and Vietnam packaging events cover?
The June 2026 programme for ProPak Asia lists 10–13 June at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, Thailand, and covers processing, packaging and digitalisation. In Vietnam, the Ministry of Industry and Trade reported the opening of ProPak Hanoi at the Vietnam Exhibition Center on 13 October 2026. The organiser’s programme ran from 13 to 15 October and listed packaging equipment, conveyor systems and industrial automation. These programmes show the scope of the exhibitions. They provide no figures on component orders.
What should an equipment buyer verify?
For servo or indexing axes, compare stiffness, backlash and alignment limits for the exact coupling configuration. For pumps and conveyors, capture the existing part number, bore and shaft dimensions, hub attachment, running torque, speed and available space before asking for a replacement quote. For repeat orders, confirm the drawing revision and the inspection documents your purchasing team requires.
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