MUMBAI (India CSR): The Hettich Poddar Wood Working Institute (HPWWI) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Biesse, marking a significant step forward in advancing skill development within India’s woodworking industry.
The partnership aims to enhance training on advanced woodworking machinery, empowering learners to integrate modern technology into craftsmanship. Beyond education, the collaboration reflects a shared commitment to empowering individuals through upskilling, driving environmental stewardship, and creating lasting value for the nation.
This marks the second collaboration between HPWWI and Biesse, the first being in Faridabad, and now expanding to Bhandup, Mumbai, symbolizing Biesse’s strategic entry into India’s financial capital.
Amit Prasad, CHRO, Hettich India & Director, HPWWI, added, “At HPWWI, our focus has always been on creating an environment where skill meets technology and learning leads to livelihood. This collaboration brings Biesse’s advanced woodworking machines into our training ecosystem, allowing our students to learn, design, and create using world-class tools. It strengthens our commitment to make every trainee industry-ready and aligned with the future of manufacturing.”
Sayeed Ahmed, CEO- Biesse India, says, “The woodworking industry in India is evolving at a remarkable pace, from traditional practices to highly advanced, technology-driven operations. Through this MoU with HPWWI, we’re not just bridging the technology gap but also empowering individuals to grow with it. Real progress happens when machines and people work together to create lasting value for the nation.”
The event, themed ‘Technology Day with Biesse’, was graced by Mr. Walter Ferrara, Honourable Consul General of Italy in Mumbai, who shared, “This partnership is a symbol of how Italian innovation and Indian craftsmanship can come together to create opportunities, empower communities, and build a more inclusive, sustainable future. It reflects the growing bond between our two nations, where skill, technology, and education unite to shape tomorrow.”
With live workshops and interactive sessions, the event demonstrated how innovation and education together can drive transformation in India’s skill development landscape. Participants witnessed first-hand how Biesse’s advanced woodworking technologies can be seamlessly integrated into HPWWI’s training modules, providing students with practical, industry-relevant exposure.
HPWWI extends heartfelt gratitude to Biesse for their partnership, trust, and shared vision of empowering India’s skilled workforce and driving the nation’s journey toward a smarter, more sustainable future of manufacturing.
(India CSR)
