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INTERVIEW

formed products but due to the current geopolitical situation, the
volatility will be high and will push the metal fabricators to be as
flexible and as reactive as possible.
We believe Asia-Pacific is expected to drive the demand of the
metal forming machines market with countries like India acting
as a significant player, unceasingly displaying an infrastructural
evolution, which in turn will drive the metal forming industry.

Q. What are the key technological trends that are
driving machine tool industry?
The trends in the machine tool industry are enhanced automation
using advanced measuring systems, connectivity and remote
diagnostics, Industry 4.0, reduction of environmental impact and oil-bathed gear-based transmission and the advanced Roundo
increased safety of the machinery. Wcnc4 as Control CNC.
Based on the above, Faccin Group is soon releasing the model
4HEP-E, a new 4-roll direct electric-drive roller that features Q. How do your perceive the future of the Indian
increased rolling speed up to 10 m/min, energy efficiency machine tool industry ?
improvement of 35%, enhanced braking torque and a silent We believe Asia-Pacific is expected to drive the demand of the
operation thanks to the use of screw pumps. The new design metal forming machines market with countries like India acting
implements a clean front profile as the drop-end system has been as a significant player, unceasingly displaying an infrastructural
integrated and the pressure switches have been replaced by evolution, which in turn will drive the metal forming industry.
electronic sensors displayed on the pulpit.
In addition, the Roundo R6X, a new line of premium angle rolls Q. What is your vision for FACCIN?
that has been re-designed internally based on strict criteria, also Our strategic and technical vision is to keep growing as a group,
used on the automotive world, where a reduction of part’s codes using the synergies provided by each brand not only technically
will ensure a simplification in the management of spare parts but also commercially to offer the customers an even wider range
and consequently a better level of service to the customers of high-quality options easily available.
with the resulting shorter downtime in case of need. The new We will keep working through our distribution network,
Roundo line also includes the use of top brand components, companies we have been collaborating with for many years
now and consolidate our position in new regions through new
powerful distributors with very professional technicians that will
be able to support our machines. High quality and great service
is the key to our success in the Indian market as confirmed by the
many customers currently working with our equipment.

Contact Us
Our policy is to assist clients from the feasibility study up to the final
run-off at their plant, including support in the equipment layout and
training of workshop foreman and machine operators.
Contacts at info@faccingroup.com
Website: www.faccingroup.com

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