Mate Precision Tooling, a world-leading manufacturer of CNC punch press tooling, has announced the appointment of Amit Pande as India Sales Manager.

In announcing the appointment, Jim Thomas, Vice President of Mate's International Sales, stated that Mr. Pande will be responsible for Mate's customer relationships in India.

"Amit Pande has a proven track record for technical support and he understands the needs of customers," stated Mr. Thomas. "His appointment will further accelerate Mate's customer penetration providing products and services in these important Asian markets."

Mr Pande has a comprehensive background of achievement in the Asian sheet metal industry. From 2008 through 2012, he worked as Product Manager of the Yawei and Prima Power punch press, press brake, and laser product lines at Electronica Hitech Machines Pvt Ltd, a branded distributor of metal cutting and metal forming machines.

Prior to that position, Mr Pande worked as a Senior Sales Engineer from 2006 though 2008 at Nextgen CNC Hytek Pvt. Ltd., which sells press brake and punch press tooling and visual inspection systems.

Mr Pande speaks fluent English, Hindi and Marathi and holds a Masters Degree in Instrumentation Science from Pune University. He will have an office in Pune, India.

Founded in 1962 and headquartered in Anoka, Minnesota, Mate Precision Tooling is a leading global manufacturer of original and replacement tooling for CNC punch presses with manufacturing facilities in Minnesota and Germany.

Contact: Mobile: 093253-56898. Email: pande.as@gmail.com