Spotlighting India’s growing strength in precision engineering and technology-driven manufacturing, Phillips Machine Tools on 6th November 2025 announced the successful inauguration of the Phillips Manufacturing Expertise Center in Chakan, Pune. The grand ceremony was graced by Mr. Basavraj P. Kalyani, Executive Director, Bharat Forge Ltd., and Mr. Alan Phillips, President of Phillips Corporation, USA, who jointly unveiled this world-class facility dedicated to advancing the future of manufacturing in India.
This state-of-the-art facility marks a new era for advanced manufacturing in India, designed to empower industries with hands-on experience, technology demonstrations, process optimization, and upskilling opportunities. The Phillips Manufacturing Expertise Center stands as a hub of collaboration, innovation, and learning, built to help Indian manufacturers embrace the future of smart manufacturing with confidence.
The Chief Guest for the inauguration was Mr. Basavraj P. Kalyani, Executive Director, Bharat Forge Ltd. The Guest of Honour was Abhishek Singhania, Chairman & Managing Director at JayKay Enterprises Ltd. The inauguration was also graced by Mr. Alan Phillips, President, Phillips Corporation, USA; Mr. Michael Garner, President, Phillips Commercial and Mr. Terence Miranda, Managing Director, Philips Machine Tools.
To mark the beginning of a special occasion lamp lighting ceremony was held, were all the dignitaries including, Mr. Kalyani, Mr. Singhania, Mr. Phillips, Mr.Garner, Mr. Miranda along with Shubhra Miranda, Business Manager at Phillips Machine Tools India Pvt.Ltd. and Kelley Padham, President at Phillips Corporation, Federal Division, took part.
Following the lamp lighting, the event witnessed the plaque unveiling ceremony, commemorating not just the opening of a new facility, but the beginning of a new chapter in our journey of growth and innovation. The plaque unveil was was carried out by Mr. Kalyani along with Mr. Singhania, Mr. Phillips, Mr.Garner, Mr. Miranda.
Driving India’s Manufacturing Vision
Speaking at the inauguration, Mr. Kalyani emphasized the national significance of such initiatives. He said, “India is on the cusp of a manufacturing revolution. The establishment of the Phillips Manufacturing Expertise Center will play a transformative role in realizing our nation’s aspirations to be a global manufacturing leader. By combining technology, talent, and innovation, Phillips is setting the stage for Indian manufacturers to compete confidently in the international arena. This is not just a milestone for Phillips, but a step forward for India’s manufacturing ecosystem.”
A Global Perspective on Growth
Mr. Phillips, expressed his pride in Phillips’ growing footprint in India and its contribution to global progress. He stated that, “India has always been close to our hearts at Phillips. We have the largest team here. What’s happening in India is truly special — a mix of innovation, energy, and commitment that’s enabling the future of manufacturing. The new Manufacturing Expertise Center in Chakan represents another significant step in this direction. It’s about bringing the best global technologies and ideas closer to our customers, helping them grow, adapt, and lead with confidence.”
Mr. Phillips, added that, “It truly reflects our philosophy of ‘Experts Inspiring Expertise,’ as with every milestone like this, we strengthen our global network and our purpose — operationalize manufacturing. India continues to inspire us with its talent and ingenuity, and it’s exciting to see how this momentum will contribute to the entire Phillips family worldwide.”
Mr. Singhania, said, “I am honored to be a part of this absolutely amazing innovation of Phillips in India. This truly shows the commitment, determination, and skill of Phillips to expand its operations in India. Recently Mr. Phliips had outlined his vision for growth in the Indian market. It is amazing to see how he has converted that vision into reality.”
Mr. Singhania, further stated that, “This not only reinforces Phillips’ position in the Indian and Asian markets as world leaders, but also reflects the growing confidence in Indian manufacturing. Manufacturing is still a very small part of India’s overall GDP, and when we compare ourselves to competing countries like China, we can clearly see the gap. This facility is a step toward bridging that gap, and I am sure many other industries will follow this example. The skilling aspect is also a very unique area that Phillips is focusing on, bridging not only vocational education but also the gap between universities and industry. I wish and hope that this facility will propel Phillips to an entirely new level.”
Mr. Miranda said, “Together with all our partners who have joined us today in metrology, tooling, work holding, CAM, and more, we will inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs, engineers, and students to design with freedom, to think without boundaries, to act fearlessly, and to create world-class manufacturing companies that will power the aspirations of our youth — in India, for India, and for the world. Our open house Aarohan over the next three days represents India’s rise, and we are proud to rise with a young India. To my Phillips family — and I mean this to all our 600 partners here today — I would like to end by quoting Swami Vivekananda: ‘Arise, awake, and stop not till the goal is reached.’”
Aarohan 2025: Showcasing the Future of Smart Manufacturing
This landmark inauguration will be followed by Phillips Machine Tools’ flagship event – Aarohan 2025, a power-packed technology showcase scheduled from November 7th to 9th, 2025, at the newly launched facility.
With the opening of its new Manufacturing Expertise Center, Phillips Machine Tools is setting the stage for Aarohan 2025, envisioned as a dynamic global platform that brings together manufacturers, innovators, and thought leaders under the shared mission of ‘Connecting Machines, Minds, and Manufacturers’.
The three-day Aarohan 2025 event will act as a vibrant convergence point for knowledge exchange, technology showcases, and industry collaboration. Designed as an immersive experience, it will highlight the transformative power of modern manufacturing technologies. Through expert-led sessions, live demonstrations, open-house tours, and interactive discussions, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how advanced technologies are reshaping the manufacturing landscape.
Visitors to Aarohan 2025 will experience cutting-edge solutions in action across a wide range of applications. The showcase will feature advanced milling and turning systems, 5-axis and multi-axis machining, high-precision grinding, and next-generation metal forming technologies. In addition, the event will place a strong emphasis on additive manufacturing, automation, and digital manufacturing systems, empowering industries to adopt Industry 4.0 practices with confidence.
By combining real-time demonstrations with application-driven insights, Aarohan 2025 aims to bridge the gap between technology and practical implementation, enabling Indian manufacturers to embrace the future of smart manufacturing.
Phillips: A Partner in Manufacturing Transformation
With a legacy of over six decades, Phillips Machine Tools has established itself as one of the most trusted and forward-thinking partners to manufacturers across industries — from aerospace, automotive, energy, and medical devices to precision engineering and education.
This inauguration marks a significant milestone in Phillips’ continuous efforts to empower the Indian manufacturing sector with global standards of manufacturing technology, expertise, and support. The Phillips Manufacturing Expertise Center is envisioned as a collaborative ecosystem where customers, partners, and innovators come together to design and deliver the future of Indian manufacturing.
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