Verified Nov 2026
CNC Machining
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Esslingen, Baden-Wuerttemberg
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Since 1914
INDEX Group, operating under the INDEX and TRAUB brands, manufactures CNC turning machines and precision machining solutions, including production turning machines, turn-mill centers, and CNC multi-spindle turning machines. The company is headquartered in Esslingen, Germany, was founded in 1914, and employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people. It is privately held and serves the automotive and industrial equipment sectors. In 2026, the Indian arm of the group opened an Integrated Technology Center in Bengaluru's Aerospace Park, according to Machinist.in.
Index at a glance
Revenue
$500M-1B
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1914
Headquarters
Esslingen, Baden-Wuerttemberg
Certifications
ISO 9001
Import activity
4828
Industries
Automotive
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
4828
Named foreign suppliers
36
Top origins
Panama · Mexico · Colombia · Peru
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Index.
What this tells a buyer
Recent public reporting includes the opening of an Integrated Technology Center by INDEX Machine Tools in Bengaluru, India, in March 2026, alongside a March 2026 announcement from Index, Inc. concerning a tripartite agreement for the Uraga Station Area Revitalization Project.
The company's listed capabilities include CNC machining and turning machine production, and it holds ISO 9001 certification.
INDEX Group reports an estimated annual revenue band of $500 million to $1 billion, operates in automotive and industrial equipment markets, and is not publicly listed.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
112 years in operation (founded 1914).
Holds ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
INDEX Group, operating under the INDEX and TRAUB brands, manufactures CNC turning machines and precision machining solutions, including production turning machines, turn-mill centers, and CNC multi-spindle turning machines. The company is headquartered in Esslingen, Germany, was founded in 1914, and employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people. It is privately held and serves the automotive and industrial equipment sectors. In 2026, the Indian arm of the group opened an Integrated Technology Center in Bengaluru's Aerospace Park, according to Machinist.in.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1914 |
Headquarters | Esslingen, Baden-Wuerttemberg |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $500M-1B (estimated) |
Primary capability | CNC Machining |
Certifications | ISO 9001 |
What Index makes
The company's listed capabilities include CNC machining and turning machine production, and it holds ISO 9001 certification.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Steel, Gear, Assembly, Machining, Brake (source: index-group.com).
Certifications
Index is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 9001 — index-group.com
Trade and customs footprint
Recent public reporting includes the opening of an Integrated Technology Center by INDEX Machine Tools in Bengaluru, India, in March 2026, alongside a March 2026 announcement from Index, Inc. concerning a tripartite agreement for the Uraga Station Area Revitalization Project. US customs bill-of-lading records list 4828 inbound shipments across 36 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Panama · Mexico · Colombia · Peru.
Latest developments
2026-07-20 — From Vision to Thailand: How INDEX and Sanet Made It Happen | Sanet Group (sanet-group.com)
2026-03-30 — Index | Notice of the Conclusion of a Tripartite Agreement for the Uraga Station Area Revitalization Project | Index, Inc. (index-group.co.jp)
2026-03-04 — MACHINIST.IN » INDEX Machine Tools opens Integrated Technology Center in Aerospace Park, Bengaluru (machinist.in)
2026-02-28 — India gains as Europe’s production volumes shift: Index Group’s Dirk Prust - The Hindu (thehindu.com)
2026-01-29 — Index Strategy | Index Strategy and GSR Group Form Strategic Partnership to Drive Sustainable Infrastructure in Asia-Pacific | Index, Inc. (index-group.co.jp)
2025-11-26 — Index Strategy | Selected by UNIDO for the “Green industrial recovery project for Ukraine through technology transfer from and the co-creation of new business with Japan’s private industries” | Index Consulting, Inc. (index-group.co.jp)
Company details
INDEX Group reports an estimated annual revenue band of $500 million to $1 billion, operates in automotive and industrial equipment markets, and is not publicly listed. Index was founded in 1914, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Esslingen, Baden-Wuerttemberg. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 112 years in operation (founded 1914). Holds ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Index make?
INDEX Group, operating under the INDEX and TRAUB brands, manufactures CNC turning machines and precision machining solutions, including production turning machines, turn-mill centers, and CNC multi-spindle turning machines. The company is headquartered in Esslingen, Germany, was founded in 1914, and employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people. It is privately held and serves the automotive and industrial equipment sectors. In 2026, the Indian arm of the group opened an Integrated Technology Center in Bengaluru's Aerospace Park, according to Machinist.in.
Where is Index headquartered?
Index is headquartered in Esslingen, Baden-Wuerttemberg (92 Plochinger Strasse, Esslingen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, 73730).
When was Index founded?
Index was founded in 1914.
How big is Index?
Index has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $500M-1B range (estimated).
What certifications does Index hold?
Index lists ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Index import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 4828 inbound shipments for Index, with top origins including Panama · Mexico · Colombia · Peru.
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