INDEX-Werke were set up in 1914 by Hermann Hahn who began that year with the production of automatic turret turningmachines. He was a Swabian entrepreneur through and through who laid the foundation for an impressive developmentwith creative ideas and an aspiration for quality. Within four decades, more than 20,000 turning machines had been soldand these formed the basis for the excellent reputation of INDEX around the world. In 1975, INDEX began with theproduction of multi-spindle turning machines. A few years later, the company entered the market for CNC technology. AndINDEX soon assumed a pioneering role here. After the death of Eugen Hahn, the son of the company’s founder, 85% of thecompany shares were put into a foundation. In 1992, INDEX presented a new generation of turn-mill centers based on amodular component system. In 1997, TRAUBDrehmaschinenGmbH & Co. KG from neighboring Reichenbach/Filswastaken over and integrated into the INDEX Group. The company pursues a two-brand strategy to this very day.

The particular strength of the INDEX Group lies in the development of the best production solution for each customer. Withits INDEX and TRAUB brands, the Group offers the largest program for complete machining of turned parts, both for seriesand single-item production. The application engineers can draw on this basis when they develop ideal production strategiesfor their customers. Particularly with geometrically demanding and highly precise workpieces, the engineering services forthe customers are of inestimable benefit. This applies for both individual machines of standard design as well as forcomplete production systems that can consist of several machines linked to one another. Engineering, along with researchand development, has a key role at INDEX. More than 10 percent of all staff are employed here, and they contribute withtheir know-how and their ideas to ensuring that INDEX and TRAUB customers have a competitive advantage.