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MoU-siging-FFSC-Iwmmta A Historic Milestone for the Indian Woodworking Industry!
Mumbaiwood 2024 was more than just a platform for the first-ever public event by IWMMTA—it marked the beginning of a powerful collaboration between Furniture & Fittings Skill Council (FFSC) and Indian Woodworking Machinery Manufacturers and Traders Association (IWMMTA). We are excited to share the key moments from the MoU signing between FFSC and IWMMTA, a partnership that promises to shape a brighter future for the Indian woodworking industry.
MoU Signing Members:
Ashok D'Souza - Consultant Member, Indian Woodworking Machinery Manufacturers and Traders Association (IWMMTA)
Nirav Shah- President, Indian Woodworking Machinery Manufacturers and Traders Association (IWMMTA)
Gopi Theerthagiri - Secretary, Indian Woodworking Machinery Manufacturers and Traders Association (IWMMTA)
Rahul Mehta- CEO, Furniture & Fittings Skill Council (FFSC)
With FFSC's cutting-edge training programs and IWMMTA's technological expertise, the Indian woodworking industry is ready to take on new heights, paving the way for innovation, skill development, and global leadership.
There is no stopping us now! Together, we are ready to conquer the skies and reach for the stars.
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A Proud Moment for IWMMTA
We are thrilled to share the highlights from our first-ever public event organized by Indian Woodworking Machinery Manufacturers and Traders Association (IWMMTA), facilitated by Team NürnbergMesse India Pvt. Ltd. at INDIAWOOD Mumbaiwood 2024.
A huge thank you to our esteemed guest speakers, Rahul Mehta, CEO of Furniture & Fittings Skill Council (FFSC), and Sivakumar Venugopal, Group Director & Member of Management Board at NürnbergMesse India Pvt. Ltd., for their valuable insights!
Special appreciation to our incredible panel members for making the discussion truly enlightening:
Ashok D'Souza - Director & Consultant, Altendorf Group India
Gopi Theerthagiri - Managing Director, Woodtech Consultants
Nirav Shah - Managing Director, Jai Industries
Kurudi Prahallada - Director - CPO, Biesse India Pvt. Ltd.
Satyan Thukral - Director, Caple Industrial Solutions
Mayank Singh - Head of Sales - Felder Group India
A big shoutout to our moderator, Mr. Raghavendra NK, Co-Founder & Principal Consultant at Pensare Solutions LLP, for guiding the session with thought-provoking questions that kept the audience engaged.
This is just the beginning! IWMMTA will be hosting more such exciting and insightful events for the woodworking industry in the near future. Stay tuned! 🙌
Altendorf is “Brand of the Century”

Altendorf from Minden is the global market leader in the manufacture of premium sliding table saws. The company has now received the prestigious “Brand of the Century” award from the publishing house “Die Deutsche Wirtschaft” – an honor that has also been bestowed on well-known companies such as BMW, Miele and Faber-Castell.