Precision and local innovation drive working for TaeguTec in the Indian market

By Staff Report June 5, 2025 7:58 pm IST

Global OEMs demand precision, consistency, and agility. L. Krishnan, MD of TaeguTec India, shares that they are focused on delivering high-quality cutting tool innovation with advanced carbide solutions made locally.

How is TaeguTec aligning its cutting tool solutions with the evolving needs of global OEMs striving for standardised quality and performance across borders?
At TaeguTec, aligning with the needs of global OEMs for standardised quality and performance across borders is fundamental to our strategy. We achieve this through a multi-pronged approach. Firstly, our manufacturing processes incorporate state-of-the-art machine tools, automated production methods, and rigorous quality control procedures. This is underscored by our adherence to internationally recognised standards and certifications. Secondly, our global network of subsidiaries and distributors ensures that OEMs receive consistent products and support, regardless of their location. We maintain automated warehouse hubs in major regions to facilitate timely delivery. Our cutting tool solutions are developed through pioneering research and development, focusing on optimised performance, reliability, and cost reduction. These are critical for OEMs seeking efficiency and consistency across their global operations. Our technical engineers worldwide provide customised support to help OEMs meet their specific demands while ensuring high-quality output.

How does TaeguTec maintain agility in its global supply chain, especially during disruptions or shifting geopolitical dynamics?
While the global environment presents challenges, our established global network of production sites, subsidiaries, and distribution channels forms a crucial foundation. Our approach involves careful management of inventory and logistics across this network. Although specific, granular details of our real-time disruption response protocols are part of our internal operational resilience strategy, our global footprint and established relationships with logistics partners are key to navigating unforeseen challenges and minimising impact on our customers’ operations.

As OEMs push for higher efficiency and material-specific tooling, what innovations is TaeguTec introducing in carbide tooling and inserts?
We understand that OEMs require ever-increasing efficiency and tooling tailored to the complexities of modern materials. TaeguTec has a strong R&D focus, and innovation in carbide tooling and inserts is at the core of our offering. We continuously develop advanced carbide grades and innovative coatings to enhance wear resistance, improve heat management, and extend tool life, even in demanding applications. Our R&D teams are dedicated to creating new insert geometries and chip breaker designs optimised for high-speed machining and effective chip control across various materials, including challenging ones like stainless steel and heat-resistant superalloys. We offer solutions specifically designed for various applications like turning, milling, drilling, threading, parting, and grooving, ensuring that OEMs have the right tools for specific materials and machining conditions to achieve higher productivity.

How do you balance localisation and global consistency when serving diverse markets like India, Europe, and the Americas?
We maintain a global standard for the quality and performance of our cutting tools, ensuring that customers worldwide can rely on the TaeguTec name. However, we recognise that each market has unique requirements and operating conditions. Our global network includes local offices with staff who understand the regional industrial landscape and speak the local languages. We have invested in local manufacturing and R&D capabilities in India. This allows us to provide our globally standardised product range and develop and offer custom-made products and ingenious solutions that cater specifically to the unique needs and challenges faced by customers in that region. This localised technical support and product adaptation enable us to be a responsive and effective partner in diverse markets.

How important is India in TaeguTec’s global strategy, and what role does your Indian presence play in R&D or production capabilities?
India is of significant importance to our global strategy. Our presence in India, with a manufacturing and R&D facility in Bangalore, is a testament to this importance. This facility is a fully accredited manufacturing entity. It plays a crucial role in our production capabilities, helping us to serve the Indian market effectively and contribute to our global manufacturing output. Furthermore, the R&D capabilities at our India facility are key to our localisation efforts. They complement the large-scale R&D initiatives at our headquarters in Korea by focusing on understanding and meeting the specific needs of Indian customers, including custom-made products and solutions tailored to the local manufacturing environment. This integrated approach strengthens our position in India and contributes to our global innovation and production strategy.