WE ARE AIMING FOR MARKET SHARE GROWTH AND WIDER DISTRIBUTION IN THE COMING YEARS
The Machinist|December 2023
Walter Tools India Pvt. Ltd., a sales company of Walter AG, the well-established and globally recognised tooling brand in the metal cutting industry recently marked two-decades in the industry. Brajesh Kumar, Managing Director of Walter Tools India and Dmitry Andreev, Vice President Global Sales, Walter AG reflect on their two-decade journey in India and outline their strategic growth plan for the Indian market in an interview with Nisha Shukla.
Nisha Shukla
WE ARE AIMING FOR MARKET SHARE GROWTH AND WIDER DISTRIBUTION IN THE COMING YEARS

Recently Walter India completed 20 years journey! Could you please provide insights and reflections on this remarkable milestone?

Brajesh Kumar: Our remarkable 20-year journey in the metal cutting and tooling industry is a testament to our unwavering dedication, resilience, and vision. Walter India’s journey over the last two decades has been an exciting one! As a Sales Company of Walter AG, the well-established and globally recognised tooling brand in the metal cutting industry, with a legacy of 100 years very well cements our strong position in India over the last two decades. I would want to take this opportunity to thank our valued customers for their trust, the dedication of our extensive Channel Partner Network, the exceptional performance of our Sales and Support Team, and the unwavering support we’ve received from our senior management.

Our brand promise “Engineering Kompetenz” has been our driving force. We’ve earned industry recognition and certifications, solidifying our reputation as a trusted partner for precision metal cutting and tooling needs. We offer solutions across diverse sectors, spanning automotive, general engineering, energy, railways, and emerging fields like aerospace, electronics, and medical segments. This means that Walter Engineering Kompetenz maintains a presence in all major business hubs, ensuring proximity to our customers.

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