“By being closer to our Indian partners, we can respond more efficiently to market demands and foster strong, long-term collaborations.” Andy Broghammer, Head of Global Sales & Marketing, Karl Schüssler GmbH & Co. KG.
Karl Schüssler GmbH Co. KG has recently established its wholly owned subsidiary Schüssler India. Tell us about the strategic importance of this step.
Expanding into India marks a significant milestone for Schüssler. India is one of the fastest-growing industrial markets, and having a direct presence allows us to better serve our customers with localized solutions, improved logistics, and dedicated support. With our warehouse now operational in Gurugram, we can ensure faster deliveries and greater flexibility for our customers. This step aligns with our long-term vision of strengthening our global footprint while staying committed to precision, innovation, and customer-centricity. By being closer to our Indian partners, we can respond more efficiently to market demands and foster strong, long-term collaborations.
Karl Schüssler GmbH & Co. KG has been manufacturing tool holders for over five decades in Bodelshausen (Baden-Württemberg, Germany). How will you leverage this legacy in the Indian market?
Schüssler’s five-decade legacy is built on precision, innovation, and deep engineering expertise. This heritage gives us a strong foundation as we enter the Indian market. Customers in India value high-quality, reliable tooling solutions, and our experience allows us to deliver just that. By bringing our proven technology and expertise to India, we aim to build strong partnerships, share our technical know-how, and support Indian manufacturers in achieving greater efficiency and productivity while maintaining the superior German standards we are known for.
Tell us about the product range and portfolio that you are bringing for your Indian customers.
Schüssler is bringing its complete product portfolio to the Indian market, ensuring customers have access to our full range of high-precision tooling solutions. This includes our premium precision holder – Hawkeye®, known for its exceptional accuracy and performance. We are also introducing our Shrinkfit technology, which offers superior clamping strength and stability, along with our balancing technology, designed to enhance tool life and machining efficiency. With this comprehensive offering, we aim to support Indian manufacturers in achieving higher productivity, precision, and reliability in their operations.
“In India, we are focusing on key industries where precision and performance are critical. Our primary focus sectors include automotive, aerospace, die & mould manufacturing, and electronics.”
Which are the key industry sectors that you will be focussing on in the Indian market?
In India, we are focusing on key industries where precision and performance are critical. Our primary focus sectors include automotive, aerospace, die & mould manufacturing, and electronics. The growing demand for high-quality machining solutions in these industries aligns perfectly with our expertise in precision tool holding. Additionally, with India emerging as a global manufacturing hub, we see strong potential in supporting industries that require advanced machining solutions to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and productivity.
What was the highlight of your participation at Imtex 2025?
IMTEX 2025 was a significant milestone for Schüssler India, marking our strong entry into the Indian market. The highlight of our participation was the overwhelming response from industry professionals who appreciated our precision holder – Hawkeye® and Shrinkfit technology. It was an excellent platform to connect with potential customers, discuss industry challenges, and showcase how our German engineering expertise can enhance machining performance. The event reinforced our commitment to the Indian market and provided valuable insights into customer needs, helping us strengthen our presence and partnerships.
“A high-precision tool holder ensures optimal clamping, vibration reduction, and improved runout accuracy, which directly enhances surface finish and dimensional accuracy. This leads to fewer reworks, reduced scrap rates, and extended cutting tool life—resulting in significant cost savings.”
The cost of tool holders is less than one percent of the total production costs of a workpiece but it can have a huge impact on both the machining quality as well as cost savings. Can you elaborate on this phenomenon of economic efficiency for the benefit of Indian manufacturing professionals?
Absolutely. While tool holders account for a small fraction of overall production costs, their impact on machining quality, tool life, and operational efficiency is substantial. A high-precision tool holder ensures optimal clamping, vibration reduction, and improved runout accuracy, which directly enhances surface finish and dimensional accuracy. This leads to fewer reworks, reduced scrap rates, and extended cutting tool life—resulting in significant cost savings.
In India, we have real-world cases where our tool holders have improved machining efficiency by 25 percent and significantly reduced costs for our customers. By investing in premium tool holders like our Hawkeye® precision holder and Shrinkfit technology, manufacturers achieve higher machining speeds, better tool performance, and long-term cost efficiency. In a competitive market like India, where efficiency and cost optimization are key, selecting the right tool holding technology can be a game-changer for manufacturers looking to improve their profitability and production reliability.
“India’s growth as a manufacturing hub is a promising development, and we are excited to be part of this journey. With our long-standing expertise in high-precision tooling solutions, we aim to support Indian manufacturers with cutting-edge technology, process optimization, and technical know-how.”
The Indian Government has defined an ambitious vision of becoming a global manufacturing hub. What role do you think organizations like Schüssler India can play in this quest?
India’s growth as a manufacturing hub is a promising development, and we are excited to be part of this journey. With our long-standing expertise in high-precision tooling solutions, we aim to support Indian manufacturers with cutting-edge technology, process optimization, and technical know-how. Our solutions, including the Hawkeye® precision holder and Shrinkfit technology, help enhance machining efficiency, improve quality, and reduce overall costs—key factors in staying competitive on a global scale.
At this stage, our focus is on understanding market needs, building strong partnerships, and ensuring seamless availability of our solutions. As we continue to grow in India, we will evaluate the market response and demand, keeping an open approach toward expanding our support in the best possible way.
