Setco Spindles Appoints Rajesh Mandlik as Director of Strategic Business Development for Asian Operations
Pune, India 17th December 2024 – Setco Spindles, a global leader in precision spindle technology, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rajesh Mandlik as Director of Strategic Business Development, focusing on its Asian operations. This role is in addition to his current role as CEO and MD of Setco Spindles India. With an impressive career spanning over 30 years in the machine tool industry, Rajesh brings a wealth of expertise and a forward-thinking vision that will be instrumental in consolidating Setco’s growth strategy across Asia.
In this additional role, Rajesh will be responsible for creating synergy among Setco’s teams in India, Taiwan, and China, and leveraging the company’s robust manufacturing capabilities and strong customer connections with machine tool OEMs. He will also focus on utilizing Setco’s wide-ranging product portfolio—including built-in motor spindles and milling heads—to position Setco as a one-stop spindle and milling head partner for OEMs. His strategic insight will be central to the development and execution of a comprehensive five-year plan, aimed at expanding Setco’s market presence, enhancing operational efficiency, and advancing product innovation.
Rajesh shared his enthusiasm about this new role, stating, “I am honored to take on this responsibility and to be part of an exciting growth journey with Setco. With a focus on unifying our efforts across Asia, I look forward to working closely with our teams in India, Taiwan, and China to bring our vision to life. Together, we will drive a strategic plan that not only strengthens Setco’s leadership in spindle technology but also delivers cutting-edge solutions for our customers.”
Throughout his career, Rajesh has built high-performing teams and leveraged technology to establish Setco as a leading player in India. Known for his dedication to excellence and keen industry acumen, Rajesh has been an invaluable asset to Setco. His extensive experience will be vital as Setco continues to strengthen its position as a global spindle leader, advancing solutions that meet the evolving demands of the machine tool industry.
Setco Spindles India has continued to strengthen itself in the areas of quality and delivery through the roll out of TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) program, installation of a CMM machine in the quality department as well as leveraging technology by implementing the kinetic version of Epicor ERP system.
Setco Spindles India is a premier manufacturer of high-performance spindles as well as offers multi brand professional spindles & milling head repair services. The company has 3 spindle repair facilities in India located in Pune, Chennai and Delhi NCR (Manesar) where it repairs and rebuilds close to 200 spindles a month. It manufactures both standard models as well as customized spindles for OEMs and End users. Additionally the company offers services of Re-Engineering spindles, conversion of spindles and spindle health check up services.
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