Tsugami Inaugurates Landmark Chennai Assembly, Foundry

Chennai, India – Tsugami, one of the world’s leading precision engineering machine tool giants, took its long-term commitment to India to the next orbit with the formal inauguration of its world-class precision engineering assembly and foundry infrastructure in Oragadam on the outskirts of Chennai. The INR 300 crore investment makes it the largest ever by a Japanese machine tool maker in India and the first foundry in India by a Japanese machine tool maker. Tsugami’s Chennai facility is one of its only three globally—the other two being in Japan and China.

Arun Roy, IAS, Secretary – Industries, Govt of Tamil Nadu; Kaoru Shiraishi, Director General, JETRO; Toshihiro Serikawa, Chairman of the Board, Tsugami India; Mami Matushita, Director, Tsugami India; Veera Suresh Kumar, Director, Tsugami India; and K Balaubramanian, Founder, Tsugami Precision, India and Chairman & MD, Proteck Machinery India, were present on the occasion.

The assembly with an annual capacity of 3,000 machines and the foundry with an installed annual capacity of 6,000 tons spread over 15 acres will enhance the volume production of high-performance machine tools of Tsugami in Bharat. The 300,000 sqft facility situated at SIPCOT Industrial Park, Oragadam, will employ 700 professionals, with another 300 required to support the facility, taking the total employment to above 1,000. The newly inaugurated assembly and foundry will be a technology enabler in the Oragadam/Sriperumbudur belt, already one of India’s key electronic manufacturing hubs.

Formally cutting the ribbon, Shiraishi said, “Today’s inauguration is yet another excellent example of the long-standing relationship built on trust, innovation, and mutual respect between Japan and India. There is immense value creation possible when one combines Japanese technology and quality with India’s talent, energy, and growing market strength. This new facility represents a deep commitment to contributing to India’s development, creating local employment, and strengthening industrial capabilities. I am confident that this facility will become a model of excellence and a symbol of our enduring partnership. JETRO remains committed to supporting Japanese companies in India and to fostering an environment where collaboration and innovation can thrive.”

In his remarks, Roy stated, “For several decades, Japan has been one of Tamil Nadu’s most trusted partners in economic development, cooperation, and advanced manufacturing. Japanese companies have consistently shown confidence in TN’s talent, infrastructure, and business-friendly environment. Today’s inauguration is a major reaffirmation of that partnership and confidence. This new facility reflects the values that define Japanese industry—precision, discipline, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. I am delighted that this facility will generate significant employment for our youth, who are known globally for their technical skills and dedication. I am confident that the collaboration between Japanese expertise and local talent will set new benchmarks and create new opportunities for local suppliers in Tamil Nadu.”

Balasubramaniam commented, “The new facility is a big step up for India’s high-precision manufacturing ecosystem, as Tsugami is globally respected as among the pioneering players in the precision engineering space, known for their innovation and unwavering commitment to excellence. This facility is surely going to lead to a snowballing effect on India’s ability to support the manufacturing of components and products that need precision engineering, a much-needed capability. Availability of human resources with superior competence in industrial manufacturing is one of the significant factors that compelled us to choose Chennai and Tamil Nadu for this new facility. It’s a truly proud moment for each of us at Tsugami India today, and we are truly indebted to the Tsugami Corporation board and management for their unwavering commitment to India and Tamil Nadu.”

The new infrastructure enables increased indigenous production of Tsugami machine tools. Starting from bare metal to finished machines, the newly inaugurated facilities enhance the scale of production while maintaining the stringent quality standards that Tsugami is known for worldwide. The expansion enables in-house manufacture of the machines, promoting quality with volume scalability.

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