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Post Bauma Conexpo India 2024

Interaction – Dheeraj Panda, Managing Director, Ammann India Pvt. Ltd. January 2025

AMMANN INDIA showcased at bauma Conexpo its full range of products, including compactors, pavers, the Apollo series, the Ammann ABG series, concrete equipment, and asphalt plants. The company displayed its BS5 and CEV5 compliant equipment for compactors and pavers and also launched two special products: the Ammann ABG 7920, a 10-meter paver, and the SuperTech 130, a 130 TPH asphalt plant aligning with Ammann’s commitment to innovation. In an exclusive interview to CONSTRUCTION OPPORTUNITIES, DHEERAJ PANDA, MANAGING DIRECTOR AMMANN INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED, speaks on the new products launched, digitalization and automation in sustainable construction and a lot more.

Let’s start with the asphalt plant. The SuperTech 130 is a state-of-the-art batch mix plant. While typical plant capacities in India are 120 TPH or 140 TPH, we recognized the need for a 130 TPH plant based on customer feedback.

To differentiate this plant, we’ve incorporated several key features:

  • Low Pressure Burner: This enhances efficiency and fuel savings compared to the standard high-pressure burners.
  • Insulated Drums: This improves heat retention and overall efficiency.
  • Variable Frequency Drives: These provide precise control and optimize energy consumption.

For concrete machinery, we utilize ALBA technology, a unique spiral mixing technology that enhances efficiency and reduces cycle time.

For compaction equipment, we offer a comprehensive range, including LTRs, HDRs, heavy tandem rollers, light tandem rollers, and soil compactors – a range that many competitors do not offer.

In terms of paving technology, we provide a complete solution, from small 5-meter wheel pavers to 13-meter track pavers used for national highways and expressways.

We also launched the 5 series, which includes BS5 or CEV5 compliant versions of all our road equipment. This is in preparation for the upcoming emission changes.

In addition to the equipment, we are showcasing IoT solutions, the Apollo mix master, AS1 software solutions, spare parts, and our annual maintenance contract solutions. This event provides an excellent opportunity to showcase Ammann’s complete range of asphalt, concrete, and compaction equipment to our customers, vendors, and stakeholders.

Compactors generally have standard configurations. However, asphalt plants, concrete plants, and pavers are highly customizable. For example, asphalt plants can be adapted for various recipes, including those that incorporate recycled aggregates to promote sustainability.

While the industry is moving towards higher capacities, the Indian market currently has a strong demand for mid-segment plants (120-140 TPH). We are strategically positioned to cater to this segment while also preparing for future demand for larger capacity plants.

The highest capacity we produce at our Buzhardt facility is 260 TPH. We also export to markets in the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Latin America.

The acquisition has integrated Volvo’s technology into our product line. We are transitioning from the Ammann AFT 500 series to the 5320/5420 series, leveraging Volvo’s technology while maintaining the Apollo series for specific market segments.

The Apollo series will continue to cater to specific market segments like PMJSY jobs and rural roads, while the Ammann AVG series, incorporating Volvo technology, will offer a wider range of paving widths, from 7 meters to 13 meters.

We anticipate a positive outlook for 2025 with a projected GDP growth of 6.5-7%. With the higher budget allocation towards infrastructure YoY as well as growing focus on construction on multi-lane highways too, we are planning our production and capacity to meet this demand. We aim to maintain our market leadership in pavers and asphalt plants and increase our market share in the compaction segment.

All our plants and machinery are IoT enabled, allowing for remote monitoring, predictive maintenance, and data-driven decision making. We are also developing AI-powered solutions for customer management, maintenance scheduling, and plant optimization. Furthermore, we are developing an electric paver, demonstrating our commitment to sustainable solutions.

We are focusing on higher capacity plants, leveraging the Elba technology. We are also expanding our offerings to include stationary and mobile pumps.

We operate the Ammann Academy, which provides regular training programs for operators on various equipment, ensuring they can effectively utilize the advanced technology incorporated into our machines. We are not only skilling them to effectively operate our products but to also cater to our customer base across the country and also boost ease of use and accessibility to after-sales.

We are committed to this vision by:

  • Localizing production: Manufacturing a significant portion of our equipment in India. We are also keeping the India’s growing infrastructure needs as well as the end user in mind.
  • Promoting sustainability: Developing environmentally friendly solutions, such as hydrogen-compatible burners and electric pavers.
  • Supporting skilled workforce development: Through our training programs.

This comprehensive overview highlights Ammann’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction, positioning the company as a key player in shaping the future of India’s construction landscape.

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