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INTERACTION CRANES - TOWER & MOBILE

SCHWING – XCMG is a company that fi rmly

believes in aftermarket services

Known for introducing path breaking products Schwing Stetter India is today a complete infrastructure
equipment partner in building a new India with equipment of international standards. In an exclusive
interview to CONSTRUCTION OPPORTUNITIES, V. G. SAKTHIKUMAR, MD, SCHWING STETTER INDIA speaks
about the crane industry, his company’s offerings, aftermarket services and a lot more.

Give a brief overview of the Cranes industry in India, latest trends and
market dynamics.
The market looks upbeat, especially with the demand drive from
the infrastructure development Sector which is witnessing an upward
demand growth. One can say the market has picked up very well in
tyre mounted medium and heavy-duty cranes, as a high number of
SCHWING – XCMG cranes have been deployed in numerous projects
of national and domestic importance.

Tell us of your various crane offerings their lifting capacities,
applications and their demand in the Indian market.
The machines with higher capacity are mainly used for refineries, green
field project, high speed railways and metro. Few large crawler cranes
with high weight capacities are also in demand for Wind turbines with
increased HUB height. These industries are generating an immense
demand drive for our cranes with promise of further surge of projects
starting in the near future.

Please provide details on your emphasis on technology – features like

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