Company updates, industry intelligence, and sourcing insights from MTD Manufacturing formerly Indiana Trade & Consulting (ICT). Auburn, Indiana.
Too many OEM procurement teams treat international sourcing as a simple spreadsheet exercise: find the lowest piece price, sign a purchase order, and cross your
For years, corporate procurement teams treated global sourcing as a spreadsheet exercise: plug in low labor rates, run a basic freight calculation, and assume your
Too many procurement teams still treat international sourcing as a glorified spreadsheet exercise, hunting blindly for the lowest piece-price on a quoting portal without understanding
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Most procurement executives look at geopolitical trade headlines the same way they look at weather forecasts: something to glance at over morning coffee before ignoring
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Effective 2026, Indiana Trade & Consulting widely known as ICT or Indiana Consulting and Trade is now operating under the name MTD Manufacturing. This rebrand reflects the company’s expanded focus on direct contract manufacturing program management, not just consulting advisory services.
The same executive team, regional offices, supplier relationships, and APQP/PPAP program frameworks that clients relied on under the ICT name are unchanged. MTD Manufacturing continues to be headquartered in Auburn, Indiana, with regional offices in Pune India, Malaysia, Singapore, and China.
For clients with active programs: nothing about your program, supplier relationships, quality documentation, or contact person has changed. Reach the team at 765-413-4188 or mmusleh@inconsultingandtrade.com.
MTD Manufacturing is a white-glove contract manufacturing and global sourcing consultancy based in Auburn, Indiana. The company manages end-to-end manufacturing programs supplier qualification, APQP/PPAP quality planning, logistics, and trade risk management across 32 countries for OEM manufacturers and Tier 1/2 suppliers. MTD Manufacturing has regional offices in Pune India, Malaysia, Singapore, and China.
Yes. MTD Manufacturing is the new name for Indiana Trade & Consulting (also known as ICT or Indiana Consulting and Trade). The company rebranded in 2026 to reflect its expanded direct contract manufacturing focus. The leadership team, regional offices, supplier network, APQP/PPAP capabilities, and all active client programs remain unchanged under the new name. The company is still headquartered in Auburn, Indiana, with offices in India, Malaysia, Singapore, and China.
MTD Manufacturing’s most recent news coverage focuses on US-India trade developments in 2026 how India’s manufacturing export base is transforming international supply chains, what India’s free trade agreements mean for OEM procurement, how US-India bilateral trade momentum is redefining sourcing strategy, and why integrated precision casting and CNC machining programs reduce multi-process sourcing risk.
The MTD Manufacturing rebrand has no operational impact on active programs. All supplier relationships, APQP/PPAP documentation, quality frameworks, regional office contacts, and program management personnel are unchanged. Clients with active programs should continue to use the same contacts – 765-413-4188 and mmusleh@inconsultingandtrade.com and can expect continuity of service without any interruption.
MTD Manufacturing (formerly ICT / Indiana Trade & Consulting) is headquartered in Auburn, Indiana, USA. Regional offices are located in Pune, India (serving India’s castings, forgings, and machining supply base); Malaysia (medical and precision CNC); Singapore (Southeast Asia sourcing coordination); and China (electronics, HPDC, and high-volume assemblies).
Submit your part specs and program requirements. MTD Manufacturing responds within one business day.
