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Dynamic Manufacturing India September – October 2023

K. Soundhar Rajhan, Chief Strategy Officer,  Lakshmi Machine Works Limited, shares highlights and insights from his more than five-decade journey with the iconic company

Established in 1962, Lakshmi Machine Works Limited (LMW) stands as a prominent Indian textile machinery manufacturer, uniquely positioned globally as one of three producing the complete range of textile spinning machinery. Beyond textiles, LMW also manufactures CNC Machines, high-precision Foundry Castings, and components for the aerospace and defense sectors.

Serving customers in 63 countries, LMW delivers world-class products and services, backed by 60 years of engineering and manufacturing excellence. With a workforce of over 5000, the company boasts a turnover of INR 45,000 million and over 45 years of R&D experience. Operating seven manufacturing facilities in India and two worldwide, LMW continues to lead in innovation and quality. Recently, we engaged in an insightful conversation with K. Soundhar Rajhan, LMW’s Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), who shared highlights and lessons from his five-decade journey with LMW.