Event Review · 2–6 April 2026
Brief Report on
Brief Report on
IMTOF 2026
Five inspiring days of advanced manufacturing, meaningful business connections and industry collaboration at Chennai Trade Centre.
Where manufacturing innovation met opportunity
A record number of 470 exhibits, including 108 international brands, participated in IMTOF 2026, making it one of the most successful editions of the exhibition to date. Manufacturers, technology providers, industry experts and buyers from India and abroad came together to exchange ideas, demonstrate solutions and create new business opportunities.
On the show floor
A vibrant marketplace for manufacturing
Visitors experienced an extensive range of technologies designed to modernise production, improve precision and enhance productivity. The lively exhibition floor created direct engagement between machinery manufacturers, solution providers, buyers and decision-makers.
- Automation and smart manufacturing
- CNC, precision machining and metal forming
- Additive manufacturing and metrology systems
- Process optimisation and productivity solutions
Inaugural function
A distinguished opening ceremony
Smt. Rajalakshmi Devaraj Das, Zonal Additional Director General of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, and Prof. Sanjay K. Nayak, Honourable Vice-Chancellor of Ravenshaw University and former Director General of CIPET, inaugurated IMTOF 2026 at Chennai Trade Centre on 2 April 2026.
The ceremony was presided over by Thiru Srinivasan, President, Indian Polymer Compounders Collaborative; Prof. Dr. Shishir Sinha, Director General, CIPET; Thiru S. Murali Shankar, Executive Vice-Chairman, Super Auto Forge Pvt. Ltd.; Thiru S. Suresh Babuji, IEDS, Director, MSME Development & Facilitation Office, Guindy; and Thiru T.A.B. Barathi, Senior Vice-President (SCM), Wheels India Ltd.–TVS Group.
Scale, reach and the people who matter
These visual highlights capture the exhibition's growing international reach, breadth of exhibits and the quality of its professional audience.
Event Activities
Live machine demonstrations, product launches, technical seminars and knowledge-sharing sessions gave visitors a close view of emerging technologies. Dedicated networking opportunities connected exhibitors with buyers and industry professionals.
Powerful Promotion
A coordinated campaign across airports, railways, metro stations, outdoor media, newspapers, trade magazines, radio, television, social media, email and industrial associations produced excellent reach. Registration data recorded 42,080 business visitors.
Industry Participation
Overseas participants, industry associations and delegations from multiple manufacturing sectors strengthened international engagement. CEOs, senior managers and decision-makers from leading companies visited throughout the event.
Visitor Profile
The audience included factory owners, directors, purchase managers, plant and production heads, tool-room professionals, design and R&D engineers, entrepreneurs, MSMEs, and government and institutional representatives.
Business outcomes
Strong confidence in the IMTOF platform
Exhibitor and visitor feedback reflected the event's commercial impact and growing international credibility.
- 99% of exhibitors expressed satisfaction with the business opportunities generated.
- Most exhibitors reported high-quality enquiries, strong leads and several spot orders.
- Many exhibitors retained their refundable deposits with the organisers for IMTOF 2028.
- HSG Laser, China, confirmed continued Title Sponsorship with increased commitment.