THE JOURNEY FROM MILESTONES TO LANDMARKS

As I pen this piece today, I am transported back to 2007, a landmark year when IMTEX debuted at Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC). Deftly organized by IMTMA, that edition welcomed an astounding 1,30,000 business visitors, capturing the attention of the global manufacturing industry. It was a defining moment that signaled a new era for India’s manufacturing ecosystem—one driven by innovation, collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

Over the years, the show’s organizers have propelled IMTEX to unparalleled heights, transforming it into one of the world’s most prestigious manufacturing technology trade fairs. IMTEX 2025’s resounding success underscored the event’s growing influence in the global manufacturing community.

This January, BIEC was abuzz with 1,33,166 business visitors from 70 countries, reflecting IMTEX’s expanding global footprint. As per the latest figures, orders worth approximately `3,500 crore were booked, with inquiries soaring to an impressive `37,700 crore. Spanning 90,000 sq mt of exhibition space, IMTEX 2025 housed 1,100 exhibitors from 23 countries, alongside seven Country-Group Pavilions. IMTEX continues to scale up, mirroring the dynamic evolution of the manufacturing industry.

Team MMI dedicates this issue to the collective efforts of all who made this show an epic feat. Every landmark was once a milestone—and every milestone paves the way for the next big leap.

Do the difficult things while they are easy and do the great things while they are small. A journey
of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.

– Lao Tzu

Here’s hoping these narratives inspire us to set new benchmarks for success!

SOUMI MITRA
Editor-in-Chief
Modern Manufacturing India
soumi.mitra@magicwandmedia.in