Key Milestones

Established sales offices in India

Incorporation of KYOCERA Precision Tools (JV)

1st Commercial Production with CVD turning inserts

Started PVD Coated / uncoated Molded turning inserts production.

Started Ground turning and Grooving & Threading inserts production.

Started tool holder manufacturing

Started Solid Carbide(SC) Tools Business.

Tech Center shifted to Jamshedpur.

Design & Development center was set up.

Started Special holder production.

Started Special profile grooving insert production.

Started Ceramic insert Production.

Started regional offices at Ahmedabad & Coimbatore.

Added solid carbide tools product range from SGS- KSPT

Added solid carbide micro tools & Sollid Carbide Rods

Ownership Changed to 100% KYOCERA

Established R&D Department