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BAUER - Consumables BAUER - Drilling Tools
What cutting-edge technologies or solutions is your company performance piling rigs and trench cutters off late but would like
presenting at this event? to see more of a drive down from the authorities in form of bonus
Our competitive advantage stems from the cutting-edge and penalties to expediate the revolution in India.
technology embedded in BAUER equipment, especially in our In terms of sustainability, the construction industry is making
piling rigs, trench cutters, and grab systems. For example, our significant strides toward a greener, more eco-friendly future. The
machines are equipped with intelligent control systems that focus is increasingly on reducing embodied carbon, with the
enable real-time monitoring, precise depth control, and automatic goal of reaching net zero. The swift advancement of innovative
adjustments during operation. This high level of precision is crucial technologies, materials, and construction methods, along with
for complex infrastructure projects such as metro tunnels, high-rise efforts to lower operational carbon, is expected to boost overall
foundations, and airport runways. industry efficiency.
• Safety First: Our Stability Plus assistance system for more flexibility
and safety on the construction site – it compares stability-relevant With the Indian government prioritizing infrastructure
parameters for our drilling rigs in real time, such as outreach, mast development, what is your perspective on the market potential
inclination or upper carriage slewing speed. This gives machine for your products in India?
operators new possibilities to react more flexibly to site conditions The future of the Construction Equipment (CE) sector, particularly
without having to compromise on safety. Stability Plus does in foundation engineering, looks promising as technology evolves.
not support the stability but enables new ranges of outreach Innovations in automation, machine learning, and AI will enhance
while taking stability into account. At the push of a button the the precision, speed, and longevity of equipment like piling rigs
operator can select the corresponding stability chart (and with and trench cutters, enabling faster project completions, reducing
this the optimum outreach) according to the equipment used. If human intervention, and improving the commercial viability of
a customer buys a new drilling equipment, the new stability file is advanced machinery.
created, and now it is possible to upload it With the Indian infrastructure landscape set to expand through
with remote access onto the rig and have it available immediately. mega projects in metros, airports, and highways, there will be
• Digital Solutions: Digitalization has transformed specialist a growing reliance on technologically advanced machinery
foundation engineering, and we are advancing technologies to meet tight deadlines and tackle complex site challenges. At
like Site 4.0, BIM, data recording, storage, analysis, and APIs. Our BAUER, we
software tools, WEB-BGM and Field Data, along with other digital anticipate a significant shift toward smarter, more sustainable
solutions, help users enhance their digital workflows. By partnering equipment that not only boosts productivity but also supports the
with customers, we continuously improve the entire digital site long-term development of robust infrastructure across the country.
process, from planning to execution and quality documentation. Electrification will also play a key role, leading to environmentally
We offer a complete package of equipment, technology, data friendly equipment with reduced emissions and operational costs.
management, and quality documentation—all from a single This transition will better equip us to meet modern construction
source. demands, positioning BAUER as a leader in innovative solutions
• B-Tronic: Our B-Tronic user interface for Bauer equipment is that align with India’s growth and development goals.However, the
flexible, intuitive, and networked. Sensors continuously gather data sector faces both opportunities and challenges, such as global
on speed, pressure, and position, providing real-time insights for market uncertainties, environmental sustainability, labor mobility,
optimal equipment use. The high-resolution B-Tronic 5 interface and skilled labor availability. The surge in demand for data centers,
supports rig operators with intuitive controls, and is designed for driven by generative artificial intelligence, is expected to reduce
fully reliance on skilled labor and minimize human error. Overall, the CE
networked jobsite equipment, setting the foundation for next- sector will increasingly focus on automation, electrification, and
generation operation. connectivity, with AI-driven solutions enhancing efficiency and
precision while decreasing the need for manual labor.
What key shifts do you predict in the industry, and how is your
organization aligning its goals to meet these changes? What is your company’s plan ahead for 2025?
The Indian market is gradually adopting advanced machinery Bauer Equipment India is a Niche player in the infrastructure
with growing enthusiasm, particularly in large-scale infrastructure equipment domain. The year 2024 has been a year successful
projects like bridges, metro systems, and highways. year till now and we plan to land up with a YOY growth over last
However, in the foundation equipment segment, inquiry levels year. Years ahead looks promising with new projects announced
remain modest for now, but they are expected to pick up soon. and we are also focused on expansion and reach of our
At BAUER Equipment India, we’ve witnessed some interest levels operations and activities in India and strategies are in place for a
from large corporates for our automation offerings on our high- robust growth for the future

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