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Tell us about the range of Compaction & Paving equipment quality improvements.
offered by you, in terms of types, capacities and applications. The associated cost savings are enormous, and those who don’t
Have you launched any new products or launching new take advantage of the opportunities will increasingly be unable INTERACTION
products in the near future. to compete in the construction industry.
As far as compaction range is concerned Ammann provides Ammann being a global company and a customer centric
entire solution starting from varieties of Light Equipment for light organization, we always believe in having our customers at the
compaction jobs on different applications. For Airport runways, center of everything that we do, such as continuous improvement
roads & highways we offer compaction for all layers starting from process and invent new technologies/upgradation aimed at
Soil, Tandem Vibratory Rollers and finishing with Pneumatic Tyre addressing their operational issues and reducing their total cost
Rollers on the topmost layer. of ownerships.
In paving equipment range, Ammann India is the only We study the customer needs using the data collected in real-
manufacturer to pave all types of Indian roads starting from time and through our unlimited customer interactions. Basis the
mechanical pavers required for PMGSY & ODR (Other District customer insights, we build cutting edge technologies in our
Roads). We take pride in saying that Ammann offers the largest plants and machines. Technology and Data are two sides of
range of sensor pavers for different layers in both Apollo & customer’s success at Ammann.
Ammann brands, enabled with the latest paving technologies. We have embraced technology fully on our plants and
machines. We have developed the Service link, Maintenance
Intelligent machines, telematics and IoT are becoming a trend module, On-board diagnostics, Remote data accusation etc
with equipment, your comments. Cutting edge technology on our plant and machines. These technology tools ensure
featured in your machines. What distinguishes your equipment complete protection from any major failures in our plants
from competitors. and machines. Further, Ammann offers tailor-made service
Technology improvements have a substantial impact on offerings and effective training to derive full benefit from these
businesses. However, they have to be real improvements, technologies.
which means the technology must create efficiencies that In summary, we are equipped and, in a position, to supply with
enhance productivity and quality, reduce emissions or save fuel all new technologies as options in our machines. But the days
consumption. Besides, technologies must be user-friendly and are not far enough for the Indian market to leapfrog of these
have intuitive tools that help operators leverage the investment. advent technologies in compactors & pavers and we are ready
Not too many years ago smaller contractors saw the technology for immediate implementation.
as something meant only for larger businesses. Small users were
less likely to pay for “experimental” technology that would require Detail us on your company’s emphasis on Research, Design
lengthy training and, as some initially believed, few quantifiable and innovation
benefits. We, at Ammann, keep our customers at the centre of everything
Improved telematics once again changed that by providing we do. R&D and Innovations are the key pillars to Ammann. Any
hard numbers on fuel and labor savings, passes avoided, and development is continuous improvement process.
a host of quality control efforts. Those matter every bit as much We at Ammann believe innovations are critical success factors.
to small contractors, too. We will continue to demonstrate our innovations time to time,
The percentage of smaller contractors using the technology is as always.
rising, and that number will continue to grow. Governments are
slow to adopt change, but some are beginning to require the Factors such as safety, operator comfort, ease of operations
use of this technology. are crucial. What are the steps undertaken by you for providing
It eventually will become the norm when bidding on jobsites, the same.
whether you’re a large or small contractor. One of the challenges has been the availability of skilled people
Words like “productivity,” “technology” and “versatility” are to meet the ever-growing demand of CE industry as a result of
pervasive and permeating, which is why Ammann machines bludgeoning growth of Infrastructure.
are so commonly utilized on jobsites of all shapes, sizes and It is also true that India has a strong demographic advantage of
applications. Technology is not new to the road-building industry. large young working population, full of energy and enthusiasm.
But if you look back, and then forward, you’ll realise we’re in the However, it is important to build the required skill-sets and make
midst of a technological revolution that will benefit those who them ready for CE industry with complete awareness on Safety,
embrace the changes – and leave behind those who don’t. Operator comfort, Ease of operations, Cost savings etc.
If this revolution could be described in a single word, it would We at Ammann India, have taken a lead with our Training
be “data.” More jobsite information is being gathered, stored, academy in place. We believe in recruiting fresh engineers and
documented and analyzed than ever before. If we were able to train them to impart the required skill level.
add a bit more description beyond “data,” the phrase “realtime” This is aimed at creating and adding to the talent pool of trained
would be most appropriate. and certified operators, technicians and supervisors readily
We have hard information on what is happening right now. That available for our esteemed customers. Our training academy
knowledge enables jobsite adjustments that lead to better is approved & accredited by IESC- Infrastructure Equipment Skill
machine utilisation, reduced fuel consumption and dramatic Council.

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