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German technology in India

When it comes to the practical choice of ordering machine tools for an Indian facility, will the manufacturer trust the established quality of a German brand, or will he shop somewhere closer to home? Get a real-time picture from the industry experts

German technology holds an undisputed position of respect, the world over. The ‘made in Germany’ tag on any kind of industrial machinery stands for quality, reliability and long life. But when it comes to the practical choice of ordering machine tools for an Indian facility, will the more... *Deepti Chaudhari
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