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Shib Banerjee appointed as Global Head of Sustainability and Quality, Environmental, Health, and Safety Policy (QEHS)

India: July 31, 2024 – Dormer Pramet, a leading provider of metal cutting tools and a member of the Sandvik Group, is thrilled to announce the strategic appointment of a senior leader to its global sustainability team. Shib Banerjee, who has been appointed as the Global Head of Sustainability and Quality, Environmental, Health, and Safety Policy (QEHS), is set to enhance the brand’s efforts in integrating sustainable practices across its global operations. This move aligns well with the company’s vision of promoting environmental responsibilities and renewable practices within the metal cutting and manufacturing industries.

A recognized diversity and inclusion leader, Shib Banerjee holds an impressive track record spanning over 15 years as a senior leader in delivering QEHS goals for stakeholders and customers across various international companies including Amazon. He is dedicated to embedding sustainability into Dormer Pramet’s business strategy and fostering a proactive safety culture. In his new role, Shib will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement sustainable practices and QEHS initiatives into business operations, products, and services to inspire the business towards a more sustainable and responsible future.

Commenting on his new role, Shib Banerjee, Global Head of Sustainability and QEHS at Dormer Pramet, said, ” I am honored to join Dormer Pramet and consider this to be an exciting opportunity to drive our sustainability strategy to ensure that our business practices align with our commitment to quality, environmental responsibility, health, and safety. I look forward to collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement impactful initiatives and inspire a culture of sustainability and proactive safety.”

Lee Sa Tan, VP of Strategy and Business Development, expressed her enthusiasm for the new appointment: “We are delighted to welcome Shib to Dormer Pramet. The extensive experience as well as the fresh perspectives that he carries will undoubtedly strengthen our leadership team and open various avenues for growth for us. Shib’s international expertise to deliver on QEHS goals for stakeholders and customers will play a crucial role in driving our global strategy and reinforcing our commitment to excellence.”

Aligned with Sandvik’s overarching sustainability goals, Dormer Pramet globally has been focused on making the shift towards a more sustainable manner of working and conducting business, to create value for all its stakeholders: customers, employees, shareholders as well as society. The brand’s commitment extends beyond internal measures to actively support its customers in achieving their sustainability objectives.

With a long-term global vision to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, Dormer Pramet has focused on leveraging solar power to meet their energy needs sustainably. They have explored innovative ways to enhance the sustainability of their products and efficiently recycle them, aiming for zero waste and promoting circularity in the manufacturing process. From adopting environmentally friendly packaging solutions to reduce the carbon footprint to transitioning their vehicle fleet from diesel to electric vehicles, Dormer Pramet’s global initiatives embody their commitment to zero harm, zero waste, and zero defects. These efforts serve as a testament to their environmental stewardship and aspiration to lead the industry towards a more sustainable future.

This strategic appointment also reflects Dormer Pramet’s dedication to enhancing its global leadership team and advancing its mission to provide superior products and services while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability.

India, March 09, 2024: Dormer Pramet, a prominent name in metal cutting tools and a part of the Sandvik Group, announces the launch of its latest products for 2024, designed to revolutionize and simplify tool choice, setup, and optimization in manufacturing processes. The emphasis on operational versatility, plug & play design, and easy usability for the new range underscores Dormer Pramet’s commitment to simplifying machining operations.

Newly launched products include the Dormer R003 and R023 – versatile solid carbide jobber and stub drills providing low cost per hole, low thrust force, and consistent tool life for a wide range of applications. These drills, designed for general-purpose applications, excel in other common workpiece materials such as carbon steels. The drills feature a specifically designed split point for self- centering, a Titanium Nitride (TiN) tip coating only on the cutting zone, that offer a high level of cost efficiency and also ensure extended and consistent tool life. The CTW grinding technology enables multiple regrinds without losing chip evacuation performance by providing a continuously thinned web along the entire flute length. The combination of the flute geometry and 120°-point angle make the drills a versatile choice for broader application on both CNC and conventional machines. The R003
jobber drills for general purpose usage are available in metric range from 1mm up to 14mm, and imperial range N60 – 1⁄2 inch, while the R023 stub drills with a shorter length of flute and increased rigidity are offered in metric range from 1mm up to 12mm.

In addition to this, Dormer Pramet also introduces its range of highly productive multi-application Dormer E397 and E398 taps for process security and consistent performance in large batch production. Two styles, spiral point and spiral flute, cover through- and blind-hole tapping for a broad range of steel manufacturing industries such as automotive, medical, general engineering, fasteners, and others. The new taps design supports tapping into depth up to 2,5 times diameter and excels in mild steels, but also provides reliable performance in a range of other materials including stronger steels, stainless steels, cast irons, and stronger non-ferrous alloys. All taps are made of a unique Powder Metallurgy High-Speed Steel substrate (HSS-E-PM) providing both toughness and edge strength to allow high cutting speeds without sacrificing tool flexibility. In addition, top TiCN coating permits high cutting speeds allowing for reduced cycle times, and has a low coefficient of friction, which protects against adhesion and cold welding. Nearly 90 items for each of the two styles are available, including DIN, DIN/ANSI and newly also JIS standards.

The company also introduced the SSO12 milling family which is a versatile high feed milling concept suitable for the Die and Mold industry and general machining. The positive design of milling cutters and inserts ensures high productivity, low vibrations, reduced noise and a high degree of power efficiency. The new HFC cutters provide high metal removal rate through a particularly fast feed rate per tooth, evacuating chips upwards in a controlled direction, and offering long durability of cutting edge as well as energy savings. The range consists of three types of cutter bodies, both inch and metric,
and a simple offer of geometries and grades.

And lastly, the T8415 PVD turning grade is Dormer Pramet’s high-performance solution for turning a wide range of steel and ISO materials. Offering a unique combination of toughness and wear resistance, T8415 allow users a broad range of application while extending tool life. It performs well with coolant on stainless steel and Heat Resistance Super Alloys (HRSA) and allows applications in hardened steels.

The new generation of the grade has a multi-layered PVD coating ensures predictable performance over a broad range of workpieces. T8415 features specific layers for improved security, reduced friction, long tool life and a high degree of wear. Intended for finish to medium turning applications, the grade performs optimally at medium cutting speeds, and light to medium feed rates. The use of coolant in specified applications contributes to long tool life. T8415 is available in a range of shapes and sizes, with positive and negative chip breaker geometries. In line with Dormer Pramet’s commitment to simplifying choices, reducing tooling inventory, and enhancing performance, these new products mark a significant leap in manufacturing efficiency.

Mr Amit Raina, Country Manager, India said, “We are thrilled to launch these cutting-edge solutions that embody Dormer Pramet’s dedication to operational simplicity and efficiency. Our new products are designed to empower manufacturers, offering versatility, durability, and performance across various applications. This aligns with our brand promise to simplify machining processes and drive success for our customers.”

Dormer Pramet’s commitment to innovation and customer success is reflected in these new offerings, promising a brighter, more efficient future for the manufacturing industry.