Seco India Marks Three Decades and Expands Pune Operations
On 2 November 2026, Seco®, a global provider of metal‑cutting solutions, commemorated its 30th anniversary in India and announced a continued build‑out of its Pune production, engineering and research & development (R&D) facilities. The press release, issued on 3 November 2026, underscores that the Pune site now manufactures inserts, tools and toolholders in line with Seco’s global quality standards, and that these products enter Seco’s worldwide distribution network, serving customers across aerospace, automotive, general engineering and medical manufacturing sectors.
Seco’s Pune operation has evolved into a key manufacturing, engineering and R&D hub within the company’s global network, with capabilities spanning production, product development and process development. The R&D centre supports Seco’s global operations, while the tooling solutions and technical expertise provided from Pune address machining challenges and aim to improve productivity and manufacturing performance for Indian and international customers.
The company highlighted that its direct employee headcount in India has grown fourfold since the early years of operation, with core production activities carried out by company employees. Executives emphasized that the expansion is intended to strengthen Seco’s ability to meet future demand, maintain global quality standards, and support Indian manufacturers in enhancing precision, efficiency and competitiveness.
Commenting on the milestone, Stefan Steenstrup, President of Seco, said that India’s manufacturing sector plays an important role in the country’s industrial progress and that strengthening production, engineering and R&D capabilities in Pune will help manufacturers improve precision, productivity and competitiveness. Managing Director and Head of Insert Production, Atul Mohkhedkar, added that the continued build‑out of the Pune operations will reinforce Seco’s capacity to fulfil future demand while adhering to global quality standards.
Seco, originating from Fagersta, Sweden and present in more than 75 countries, provides metal‑cutting solutions for indexable milling, solid milling, turning, hole‑making, threading and tooling systems. The company reaffirmed its commitment to technology, innovation and solutions tailored to Indian market needs, aiming to support the growth and competitiveness of Indian manufacturers and contribute to India’s broader industrial development. For further information, visit www.secotools.com.