Celebrating Rudrapur’s Industrial Dawn

Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association (IMTMA) delivered a rip-roaringly successful 2^nd edition of MTX Connect to the industrial heartbeat of Rudrapur, Uttarakhand. Over two days, from October 3-4, 2024, Ark Hotel & Resorts transformed into an innovation hub with 46 exhibitors and 550 visitors under one roof. The air charged with anticipation as the expo became a melting pot of ideas, technologies, and opportunities.

The B2B short expo kicked off in a grand style, with esteemed dignitaries gracing the occasion. The inauguration was marked by the presence of industry stalwarts like Biswajit Mazumdar, Plant Head, of Ashok Leyland Ltd; Ashok Bansal, President, of Kumaun Garwal Chamber of Commerce &
Industry (KGCCI), Kashipur; Shreekar Sinha, President, SIDCUL Entrepreneur Welfare Society, Pantnagar; and Pandurang Chavan, Plant Head, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. Also present were Nisha Lobo, EC Member, IMTMA; Jibak Dasgupta, Director General & CEO, IMTMA; and Guru Prasath KR, Executive Director, IMTMA. Together they deliberated over the marvelous transformation of Rudrapur into a manufacturing powerhouse.

Rudrapur, located in Uttarakhand, is a prominent industrial hub with the presence of various industries like
Automotive, Electronics, Food Processing, Pharmaceuticals, etc. The area is also supported by a well-established infrastructure, including industrial estates and special economic zones, offering modern facilities and business incentives.

Technology meets opportunity

The expo had its spotlight on cutting-edge innovations in Machine Tools, Digital Manufacturing, Laser Technologies, Tooling, and Metrology. Exhibitors showcased solutions tailored for MSMEs and Tier I/II markets, demonstrating how the latest advancements can power local industries. Workshops and tech talks enriched those in attendance, facilitating a fruitful exchange of ideas and fostering collaboration. The event also offered factory visits, allowing exhibitors a firsthand view of Rudrapur’s industrial potential.

MTX Connect Rudrapur 2024, held from October 3-4 at Ark Hotel & Resorts, Rudrapur, witnessed participation from 46 exhibitors with 550 registered visitors. Machine tools, digital manufacturing, laser technologies, tooling, and metrology were the focus areas.

A game-changer for the region

As the unique two-day tabletop expo brought down the curtain on the premier gathering for the Manufacturing industry, one thing was certain: it wasn’t just an exhibition—it was a catalyst for growth. In line with IMTMA’s effort to bring technologies and solutions to the doorsteps of industries located in various key geographic regions, the expo surely strikes the right chord. And with Rudrapur waiting with bated breath for the future of manufacturing to unfold, MTX Connect proved that indeed small towns can have big dreams.

Sovan Tudu
Assistant Editor
Magic Wand Media
sovan.tudu@magicwandmedia.in