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We are delighted to announce our new dedicated center in Bangalore, India. This center was inaugurated by Mr. Suresh Shyamasundar, Business Head of Construction & Mining Technique Engineering Center (CMT) of Atlas Copco (India) Ltd. Bangalore center. Senior management from both CMT Engineering Center and Tooltech attended the function. Mr. Suresh Shyamasundar expressed happiness over the growth Tooltech has achieved in the last one year and spoke about the symbiotic relationship between Atlas Copco and Tooltech. The state of the art 50 seater facility, boasts of a large conference room, a discussion room, two executive cabins, plug and play work space to accommodate about 100 Engineers in 2 shifts.

Inauguration by Mr. Suresh Shyamasundar Business Head (CMT) Atlas Copco Bangalore, India

Adhering to the core values of Commitment, Interaction and Innovation Tooltech recently dedicated Atlas Copco center of excellence in Bangalore, India to service the long standing commitment of sustainability. With this center Tooltech reiterates their commitment to continuously strive and provide the highest possible productivity with a diverse work force and investment in a dedicated and component environment for a valued client like Atlas Copco.

Tooltech's Dedicated Facility for Atlas Copco

Tooltech's Dedicated Facility for Atlas Copco

Eminent European Consulting Group "OMAC" presents Tooltech with Prestigious Platinum Award for Quality & Best Trade Name' 2010 in Mechanical Engineering Services

Presented by Charles S Tabet (President, OMAC) to J.B Naik (Chief Technical Officer, Tooltech Group) and V.Ravindra(Head – Operations & Projects, Tooltech Group)

Tooltech Global Engineering Pvt. Ltd. is proud to announce that it has been presented with the prestigious:

Platinum Technology Award for Quality & Best Trade Name’2010 which acts as a concrete testimony of corporate achievement, recognizing Innovation, Quality & Technology in the Mechanical Engineering Services Industry. In addition to that, it was also conferred
Total Quality Management (TQM) Award ‘2010 serves as an epitome of customer satisfaction by providing a high-quality product, continuous improvement of the quality of the product and maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction

This was presented by the famous Parisan Think Tank Otherways Management and Consulting (OMAC), at a glittering ceremony on 20th Dec, 2010 at the Crowne Plaza in Geneva. OMAC is a part of Otherways International Research & Consulting Paris France. Tooltech was among the 81 Companies across 65 industries shortlisted worldwide that was held in Geneva

A rigorous criterion for selection is followed based on reports carried out periodically by OMAC’s Marketing team in Paris and other Consulting firms in Europe. The selection criterion for the Quality Summit is based on customer feedback information, polls and voting adhering to

In addition to the voting process, ASSOCIATION OTHERWAYS MANAGEMENT & CONSULTING - FRANCE and OTHERWAYS INT'L RESEARCH & CONSULTANTS gather information through consultation of the media (press, radio and television), consultancy companies, Advertising Agencies, Trade Fairs and Exhibits, Chamber of Commerce, Embassies, Polls, including the Online Macro Poll, which is analyzed by THE PLATINUM TECHNOLOGY AWARD FOR QUALITY & BEST TRADE NAME which makes the final decision to select the annual awardees.

Finland confers highest honour to Atul Khanna - Knight, First Class, Order of the Lion

Recognition for promoting ties between India and Finland in Science and Technology

Atul Khanna, Director and Chief Promoter, Tooltech Global Engineering and Founder and Chairman of the Board of Systems Biology Worldwide, has earned recognition as Knight, First Class, of the Order of the Lion of Finland.

The recognition was awarded by the President of the Republic of Finland, Tarja Halonen, and is based on Mr. Khanna's achievements in promoting collaboration between Finland and India both in the areas of science and business.

Atul Khanna initiated together with Professor Mart Saarma a student exchange program for biotechnology students between Finland and India. He has founded and successfully managed several companies.

Atul Khanna has created a dynamic and innovative delivery model in which Indian advantages and strengths are combined with Finnish advantages to form a cost competitive research service delivery concept.

The award ceremony was held on 2nd June at the University of Helsinki, the most versatile research university in Finland with more than 35,000 students. The Chancellor of the University of Helsinki, Mr. Ilkka Niiniluoto and the Rector of the University of Helsinki, Mr. Thomas Wilhelmsson awarded the Order to Atul Khanna.

While presenting the award, Mr. Thomas Wilhelmsson, appreciated Mr. Khanna's work stating, "Atul Khanna is a visionary who persistently promotes issues and beliefs. He has promoted research and industry co-operation between Finland and India. He has become important person in Finland and he has many Finnish friends among both academics and business men."

Elated at recieving the award, Mr. Khanna said "I have had the privilege to combine scholars, companies and the two governments in the pursuit of human & scientific progress. I believe that inspite of the optical polarity between India and Finland, at a substantiated level, there is a huge power of complementary strengths that in my humble view can be a global power in all positive connotations of the word and will only bring this inherent goodness to the world".
The Order of the Lion of Finland was founded on September 11, 1942. The President of Finland wears the Star of the Order of the Lion of Finland and is Grand Master of the order.

Tooltech flies high at Aero India 2009- Designs and delivers luxury interior solution for VVIP Helicopter

Aero India 2009 (a premier aerospace exhibition in Asia) marked a very significant milestone in the history of Tooltech-a pioneer in the outsourced engineering services sector. One of the five Advanced Light Helicopters to be procured by the Ecuadorian Government from HAL, which was showcased at this show sported world class interiors, VVIP design, plush aesthetics, customized colors and carpeting -All conceived and manufactured by Tooltech.

The project, arguably the first of its kind for the design and manufacture of VVIP interiors for an Advanced Light Helicopter meant that Tooltech had to build to meet stringent standards. Amongst various operational and structural specifications, the solution developed by Tooltech meets FAR 29 standards & DGCA certification.

On the third day of the exhibition - 13th February 2009, the Helicopter was presented to the President of Ecuador at an official 'handing over' ceremony attended by senior dignitaries such as the Ambassador of Ecuador and other high ranking government officials.

Tooltech received appreciation from the press and popular local TV channels not only for its immaculate work but also for the stringent standards that it adhered to and the short time frame of 45 days, in which the project was delivered. "Tooltech is proud of indigenously conceiving and designing the interiors of a VVIP helicopter for a foreign government. This landmark achievement not only opens new avenues in civilian applications for a military aircraft, but also makes us a new player in the vast international market currently dominated by few select players" said Atul Khanna, Director and Chief Promoter-Tooltech Group.

A Senior Official from HAL stated, "Tooltech taking charge of the project end to end from concept design to final delivery of interiors for the Ecuador helicopter has been a great effort! Successful project delivery by Tooltech in just 45 days from order receipt shows great capabilities within Tooltech and its abilities in Programme Management."

Atul Khanna with Carlos Abad - Ambassador of Ecuador at the Helicopter's entrance

Atul Khanna with Carlos Abad - Ambassador of Ecuador at the Helicopter's entrance

This achievement sets an ideal example of a successful public-private venture and marks another significant milestone in the relatively new arena of indigenous product development.

Future offerings from Tooltech include Side Ledge, Credenza & Galley, PAS & Satellite Phones, in Flight Entertainment systems.

Tooltech and Systems Biology Help Premier Finnish Funding Agency to promote collaborative ties with India

An 18 member delegation comprising of well-known representatives from engineering and equipment manufacturing, education, research, and the financial community from Finland visited Tooltech on 17th March. Part of the Concepts of Operations programme coordinated by Tekes, the apex Finnish Funding Agency for Technology and Innovation, the delegation visited India with the aim of forging strategic alliances and promoting R & D in India.

Mr. Atul Khana hosted a welcome dinner for the delegation on 16th March. This was followed by a visit to Tooltech on 17th during which the delegates learnt more about Tooltech and Systems Biology. Mr. Viejo Korkiakoski, Senior Technical Advisor, Tekes ( Oulu), at the end of the visit stated, "The focus of the visit is to see if we can come up with joint partnerships that will be mutually beneficial to Finland and India, particularly in fields such as research and development. Tooltech as our strategic partner will strengthen our base in India and will help us to tap the best from the country"

Keeping up the pace of expansion, Tooltech recently opened a new branch office in Austria. The office is located in Graz. Wholly owned by Tooltech Deutschland, this branch office will work in close tandem with its parent company. Keeping in line with our mixed model, this front office provide onsite support to our clients based in the region, while also improving communication. The office is situated close to one of our clients that is looking at building long term relationship with Tooltech.

Austria is one of the fastest growing regions in Europe. By establishing the local presence in the country, Tooltech intends to explore new business opportunities in the region.

Currently, the Austrian branch operations are being co-ordinated by Mr. Matjaz Fleisinger, CAE-Analyst.

"Business Region Göteborg" annual Christmas tradition for the region's expatriates falls nothing short of an extravagant event, with the legacy being carried on over the years. So when Tooltechsoft Sweden emerged as the triumphant winner of the coveted "Best Foreign Owned Company of Göteborg Region" award, we were honoured that such a title was bestowed upon us. The award was received by Abhay - Managing Director, on behalf of the Scandinavian team.

The event was held on December 7th, at the City Hall- "Börsen" and saw a participation of about 280 individuals from 41 different countries, the largest ever.

According to tradition, Lord Mayor of Göteborg, Jörgen Linder set the ball rolling while Petra Sedelius from Business Region Göteborg (BRG), introduced the increased numbers of foreign owned companies and expatriates in the region.

Tooltechsoft Sweden has managed to find firm ground in Sweden and Göteborg, in particular. Tooltechsoft Sweden has consistently worked towards expanding their market and has successfully secured new projects and assignments.

Recently, Tooltechsoft Sweden, our office in Sweden, was contacted by TV 4, the biggest news channel in Sweden. Following "The Foreign Owned Company of Göteborg Region" award, Abhay Jahirabadkar - Managing Director and Kurt Issaksson - Senior Advisor were interviewed by the channel to speak on the topic of Indian companies investing in Sweden. Earlier, Swedish companies invested in India, the new trend of Indian companies establishing offices in Sweden was the subject matter of the discussion. The programme was aired primetime and the honour bestowed upon us makes us proud.

The BMW team is suitably impressed with Tooltech on its visit to the Pune office.

Tooltech recently had the pleasure of receiving the BMW team at its Pune office. BMW had come here to understand Tooltech's project implementation procedures. The 11 member team included Senior Design Management, Head of Strategic Purchasing and Technical Experts from several departments in BMW.

The engineering protocols and knowledge management procedure adopted at Tooltech earned great respect from BMW. The global engineering platform showcased not only what Tooltech does, but also how it prepares to tackle process problems. Tooltech's CAE work evoked a spontaneous "We are impressed!" from the visitors. The Tooltech-BMW partnership is now poised for growth to the next level of maturity.

Above all, it was very satisfying for the designers and the design customers to give a face to what were previously, merely names on email correspondence. It is a visit that will always be treasured by Tooltech and one that satisfied the visitors.