The INDEX Group has strengthened its footprint in India with the inauguration of a new branch and integrated Technology Center at Aerospace Park, Bangalore. The facility, located approximately 15 minutes from Kempegowda International Airport, is strategically positioned to enhance customer engagement and ensure faster service response across one of Asia’s fastest-growing industrial markets.
The new premises house dedicated office spaces for sales, technology, applications, customer service and administration, along with a state-of-the-art showroom equipped with advanced demonstration machines. The showroom will host customer events, live machining trials and product showcases, expanding the company’s ability to deliver hands-on technical support and application expertise.
Under the leadership of Wilson Thomas, Managing Director of INDEX Machine Tools India Pvt Ltd, the investment signals the group’s long-term commitment to the Indian market and its focus on strengthening local partnerships. The INDEX Group has maintained a presence in India for over 25 years through sales and service operations. Following the establishment of INDEX Machine Tools India Pvt. Ltd. in 2023, the launch of this fully equipped Technology Center marks the next phase in serving India’s evolving manufacturing landscape.
The group offers an extensive portfolio of CNC turning solutions, including multi-spindle automatic lathes, universal turning machines, sliding-headstock automatics, turn-mill centers and production turning machines. Its expertise extends to application consulting, process optimisation, automation integration and comprehensive service support. These capabilities position the company as a trusted partner for industries such as automotive, aerospace, mechanical engineering, electronics, hydraulics and fluid technology.
Commenting on the development, Wilson Thomas stated that the new Technology Center will enable closer collaboration with customers, from technical consultation and trial machining to after-sales support, thereby accelerating project timelines and strengthening long-term industrial relationships.
Dr Dirk Prust, Chairman of the Management Board at INDEX Group’s headquarters in Esslingen, emphasized that the Bangalore facility reflects confidence in India’s manufacturing potential. He noted that combining global expertise with local competence is essential for sustained growth and meaningful customer engagement.
Founded in Esslingen in 1914, the INDEX Group manufactures the globally recognized INDEX and TRAUB brands. With six production sites and a network of international sales and service companies across around 80 locations worldwide, the group delivers integrated manufacturing solutions that combine machine technology, automation and service support.
