Over five decades of working alongside Indian manufacturers have taught IEC a simple mantra: supplying a tool is not the same as taking responsibility for its performance. From the earliest pneumatic tools we manufactured in-house to the advanced Industry 5.0-ready systems we support today, every fastening solution we have introduced carries an obligation that extends beyond the sale.
At IEC Air Tools, this operational experience shapes every decision we make about global partnerships. Whether it’s a Fiam screwdriver from Italy or an AGMAH monitoring system from the Netherlands, our focus remains unchanged: the technology must work reliably on Indian shop floors, and the responsibility for its performance must remain with us.
This is why our global partnerships are strategic collaborations designed to ensure that international technologies are adapted, supported, and sustained within Indian manufacturing environments and not mere commercial arrangements.
Experience That Shapes Our Partnerships
At IEC, we view every tie-up through the lens of operational reliability. Before formalising any partnership, we assess whether the technology will address persistent pain points for Indian OEMs, whether in improving uptime, simplifying maintenance, or introducing greater precision and consistency in assembly tasks. We do not view partnerships as an expansion of our product catalogue, but as strategic extensions of our service capability. The goal is always to deliver practical solutions that integrate seamlessly into existing manufacturing workflows, backed by our ability to service and support those solutions consistently over the long term.
Our early years taught us the risks of introducing technologies that could not be serviced locally or supported long term. That is why serviceability, spare parts readiness, and operational fit have become non-negotiable in our evaluation process.
When we choose to partner with reputed brands across the globe, the decision is not based solely on the brand’s reputation. It is about their systems aligning with the practical needs of Indian assembly lines, combined with their willingness to transfer technical knowledge to IEC’s service teams.
For instance, our collaboration with AGMAH was a strategic decision to equip Indian manufacturers with real-time process monitoring and digital integration capabilities, as the Indian manufacturing ecosystem continues to evolve towards Industry 4.0 and beyond.
Each global tie-up we have today reflects this same operational discipline: can this technology deliver consistent performance, and can we take full responsibility for its after-sales support?
Building Sectoral Strength Through Strategic Collaborations
Our current global partnerships are structured to strengthen IEC’s ability to serve a diverse range of manufacturing sectors across India. Each collaboration is selected to add distinct technological and operational capabilities, enabling IEC to address sector-specific challenges more effectively. From high-volume automotive assembly to precision electronics manufacturing, from FMCG production lines to aerospace component workshops, each partnership contributes practical solutions aligned with the realities of Indian manufacturing.
- Fiam from Italy supplies precision screwdrivers and controlled torque solutions that are particularly suited to sectors such as automotive, electronics, white goods, aerospace, and light engineering. These tools enable high-cycle, accuracy-driven operations where precision fastening is non-negotiable.
- Weber from Germany enhances IEC’s capacity to serve the automotive and heavy machinery sectors with automated screwdriving and fastening solutions. These systems support scalable production environments where automation and process reliability are essential to sustaining output targets.
- Durofix from Taiwan expands our offering for industries where flexibility and tool mobility are required, such as field maintenance operations, assembly of large white goods, and FMCG sectors. Their cordless tools combine performance with the operational versatility that many Indian factories now demand.
- AGMAH from the Netherlands extends our support to digitally driven industries. Their monitoring and analytics solutions help sectors such as automotive, FMCG, and general engineering adopt real-time data insights to improve production control, reduce downtimes, and drive smarter decision-making.
Each global technology we introduce is backed by our on-ground service teams, genuine spare part availability, and operational training programs, ensuring that tools function as production assets. Not risks. Regardless of the sector they serve.
A Partnership Model Focused on Reliability
For IEC, partnerships are not about expanding our product catalogue. They are about strengthening operational continuity for Indian manufacturers.
For every global technology we introduce into India, we take full ownership of its lifecycle. This means our customers benefit from:
- A consistent supply of genuine spare parts through our national branch network.
- Service teams trained directly by the OEMs.
- Hands-on operational and maintenance training delivered on-site.
- After-sales support managed directly by IEC’s local teams, ensuring responsiveness and reducing reliance on overseas service channels.
By combining international technologies with local service ownership, we eliminate dependency risks and ensure manufacturers receive solutions and after-sales services, not just equipment.
For production heads and plant managers, this translates to one clear outcome: confidence in continuity.
And for IEC, that remains the ultimate value proposition: global technologies, supported locally, with accountability that stays on the shop floor.
