ASME India and TWI India Sign Strategic Agreement to Strengthen Engineering Workforce Development

CHENNAI, Tamil Nadu, India (April 13, 2025) — The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) India and TWI India will enter into a strategic agreement to collaborate on learning and development programming and personnel qualification of engineers in several industry sectors in India. The agreement will be signed in the presence of executive leadership from ASME (USA) and TWI (UK), including ASME Executive Director/CEO Tom Costabile and TWI Ltd. UK Associate Director Stephen Wisniewski, at 5 p.m. local time, Sunday, April 13, at ITC Grand Chola in Chennai.

This landmark collaboration combines ASME’s global leadership in mechanical engineering standards and professional learning with TWI India’s strengths in welding technology, painting, plant and NDT inspection, and industry-focused training. Together, the organizations aim to offer specialized programs that address critical skill gaps and support India’s growing demand for technically skilled professionals in energy and manufacturing sectors.

Under the agreement, ASME India and TWI India will deliver existing ASME programs and jointly develop and deliver new training programs, examinations, technical workshops, and conferences aligned with current industry requirements and emerging technologies. The collaboration will also explore opportunities to support skilling initiatives in areas including sustainability, automation, and advanced manufacturing.

In addition, the ASME Foundation India and TWI Foundation will sign a cooperation agreement to support initiatives that empower the next generation of engineers across the country.

Tom Costabile, Executive Director/CEO, ASME, said: 
“ASME India’s collaboration with TWI India reflects a shared vision to elevate engineering capabilities and ensure that professionals are prepared for the future of work. By joining forces, we aim to create pathways for individuals and industries to thrive in the evolving global economy.” 

Stephen Wisniewski, Associate Director of TWI Ltd., noted: 
“This agreement reinforces our organizations’ shared commitment to supporting India’s engineering ecosystem. Together, TWI India and ASME India will expand access to highquality training, personnel qualification, and hands-on learning that meets international standards.” 

Madhukar Sharma, President & Director, ASME India, commented: 
“This collaboration is a critical step in building an agile, future-ready workforce. It allows us to bring together the best of ASME’s knowledge resources and TWI’s practical expertise to benefit students and professionals working in industry.”

Ayyala Venkateswara Rao, Associate Director at TWI India, added: 
“We’re excited to co-develop impactful programs that support national priorities like Make in India and Skill India, while also nurturing a culture of innovation and continuous learning.”

About TWI (India) Private Ltd. 
TWI India, a wholly owned subsidiary of TWI Ltd.UK, offers an extensive range of training and examinations for engineers and technicians working in industry. Its comprehensive training programmes include inspection (welding, plant, painting), non-destructive testing (NDT), health and safety courses. Training from TWI leads to internationally recognised CSWIP and BGAS-CSWIP certification required by employers for engineering jobs all over the world. For more information, visit https://www.twi-global.com/locations/india.

About ASME 
ASME helps the global engineering community develop solutions to real world challenges.  Founded in 1880 as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME is a not-for-profit professional organization that enables collaboration, knowledge sharing, and skill development across all engineering disciplines, while promoting the vital role of the engineer in society. ASME codes and standards, publications, conferences, continuing education, and professional development programs provide a foundation for advancing technical knowledge and a safer world. In 2020, ASME formed the International Society of Interdisciplinary Engineers (ISIE) II & III LLC, a new for-profit subsidiary to house business ventures that will bring new and innovative products, services, and technologies to the engineering community. For more information, visit www.asme.org. 

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