Ammann: Paving the Way for India’s Infrastructure Future

What are the key features that differen-tiate your newly launched equipment from previous ones?
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.

Can these plants be customized?
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.

How does Ammann address the competition from larger capacity plants in the market?
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.

What is the production capacity of your Buzhardt plant?
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.

How is the acquisition of Volvo’s paving business progressing?
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.

How will you differentiate between the Ammann and Volvo-acquired pavers?
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.

What are your expectations for the construction market in 2025?
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.

How is Ammann leveraging digitali-zation and automation in sustainable construction?
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.

How is the concrete batch mix plant business shaping up?
We are focusing on higher capacity plants, leveraging the Elba technology. We are also expanding our offerings to include stationary and mobile pumps.

How is Ammann addressing the need for skilled operators?
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.

How is Ammann contributing to the vision of “Vikshit Bharat 2047”?
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.

Ammann India Private Limited
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