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[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Customers during slowdown prefer smaller machines as they want lesser risk, says V G Sakthikumar, Managing Director, Schwing Stetter India Private Limited. He is also the Convenor for Membership committee, ICEMA, Chairman of Mechanisation committee, Builders Association of India.

Schwing Stetter has a sizable presence in the ready-mix and precast segment. Elaborate on the types of machinery and segments that Schwing Stetter India caters.

Schwing Stetter India is one of the largest producers of concrete batching plants, in a wide range and capacities ranging from 18 m3 per hour to 240 m3 per hour, besides special plants for concrete block and paver production, pre cast element production. Stetter concrete batching plants by Schwing Stetter India are listed below.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]

• Compact batching plant: CP18 / CP18TM - 18 m3 / hr.
• Compact batching plant: CP30 / CP45 - 30 m3 / hr - 45 m3 / hr.
• Mobile batching plants: M30Z / M25Z / M21Z / M1 / M1.25 / M2.25 / M2.5 / M3 - 30 m3 / hr to 130 m3 / hr.
• Horizontal concrete mixing plants: HN2 to HN4 / H5 to H6 / H1J / H1JR / H1.25J / H2.5J - 30 m3 / hr to 240 m3 / hr.

Besides these, we also produce Stetter concrete recycling plants of 12 m3 and 20 m3. Schwing concrete pumps like the stationary concrete pumps from BP 350 DXT to SP 3000 and Schwing truck mounted concrete boom pump in the capacities of S17, S20, S36 X and S43 SX are also being used in the RMC industry along with Stetter concrete mixers from 3 m3 to 12 m3 capacities.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Elaborate on the technology adaptation in CE in the last three years.

Industry 4.0 is a huge step every CE manufacturer is moving towards but it cannot be done through a single jump. We have just stepped into digitalization and are in a transformation phase. Industry 4.0 is more suitable for the process where more data are handled in the manufacturing processes and in equipment. Schwing stetter launched super-six and super-seven concrete transit mixers with IoT which are described as below.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image="34154″ img_size="full"][vc_column_text]IoT Ready

• CAN based controller and multi-color display.
• Elimination of conventional gauges.
• Battery voltage.
• Drum loading/ unloading status with graphical representation.
• Drum RPM monitoring for increased drum Life.
• No of drum rotations in CW and CCW direction.
• Critical alarm messages in display.
• Maintenance scheduling.
• IoT Integration for data analytics (Optional).

IoT In

• Reduced downtime.
• Proactive maintenance.
• Integrated GPS for live tracking.
• Data analytics for machine efficiency monitoring.
• Data storage with traceability / statistical reports.
• Productivity status on cloud.

[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]What are the steps being taken to improve efficiency in your products?

Our company is very conscious of fuel efficiency and our equipment are environment friendly.  Our major contribution was introduction of a new product called `Super Six' in the truck mixer equipment, in cooperation with Mahindra Powerol, which is one of the industry's first initiative. This product will offer substantial reduction in fuel consumption by over 30% on a 6 cum Mixer fitted with this engine.  This will offer a saving of Rs.1 lakh per year on fuel cost for the customer, if they operate the mixer for 2000 kms at a stretch.  We keep undertaking a similar kind of research and probably we are the only company who have incorporated IoT (Internet of Things) for almost all our products like boom pumps, truck mixers and batching plants. In the newly introduced Super Six, we have the `IoT Enabled Mixer' and the `IoT Ready Mixer'.               

Modern batching plants come with flexible computer-controls that facilitate storage of different mix recipes (variations of different strengths of concrete based on the amount aggregates - cement, water and sand that can be used). This can be precisely controlled, thereby enabling energy efficiency. Also batching plants these days produce high volume of concrete in shorter time span which was not the case even until a few years back. Finally, the key benefit of working with these plants is that the workers are given a controlled environment that is pollution free, thus enabling the quality of life for the operators.          

Schwing Green Pumps: Fuel efficiency is one major parameter that a customer looks into, given the bearing it has on the design of green products. Also concepts such as low lifecycle cost, faster return of investments, cost per cubic meter, all have a positive impact on OEMs, who have launched a variety of pumps to suit the requirements of the customer, coupled with innovative service packages. New operating system gives all the information about pumping hours, running hours, and wear and tear. Schwing Stetter is ahead of the industry competition in terms of introducing new products. Our recent new product launches were Schwing stationary concrete pump SP1015D/HD, SP1420 and SP 4507.          [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]What do you expect from Excon as a company? What can the customers expect from Schwing Stetter India in Excon?

We expect EXCON to be the first step for the revival in the construction equipment industry after slowdown. A whole range of new products will be launched at the Schwing Stetter India outdoor stall OD21 and OD 37 at Orange lot in 3344 sq meters space. We will be displaying most of our equipment with smart technologies. We realized that we need to spend more time with the customers on the technology itself. We have booked for the very first time, a 12 sq.m indoor stall, AI 20 in Hall 4 to demonstrate our capabilities in digitization and automation. Incidentally this hall is dedicated for Smart i - Tech - Next Gen India @ 75 theme being intelligent, internet, interconnected, innovation and infrastructure.

Schwing Stetter India will be displaying 15 new products at EXCON 2019 in 3356 sq.m space at outdoor stall, orange lot, OD 21, OD37 along with XCMG, GOMACO, USA and Rubble master HMH GmBH products with a grand total of 52 products. We are showcasing our smart and intelligent technologies at the indoor stall AI20 in hall 4 for the very first time. The new products to be displayed at the outdoor stall are as follows.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]

1. Schwing concrete line pump SPL1420.
2. Stetter concrete batching plant CP21.
3. Stetter self-loading mixer SLM bee 2.0.
4. Stetter self-loading tunnel mixer SPM4000.
5. Stetter concrete recycling plant RA6.
6. Schwing light mast.
7. Gomaco concrete paver GP2600 with IDBI.
8. Gomaco cylinder finisher SL450.
9. Rubble master crusher RM 70GO! 2.0.
10. XCMG crawler crane XGC55 T.
11. XCMG excavator XE380 C.
12. XCMG motor grader GR1003.
13. XCMG truck crane XCT50.
14. XCMG truck crane XCT60.
15. XCMG truck crane XCT80.

[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Ending this financial year, the new green norms will be implemented. How ready is Schwing Stetter India?

We at Schwing Stetter India are ready with BS6 emission vehicle for Stetter concrete transit mixers way back in 2017.    

Concrete pumps / batching plant, which segment do you see more demand coming from?

Customers during slowdown prefer smaller machines as they want lesser risk. We have various ranges in smaller capacities to offer to our customers.          [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The first half of the current FY was muted for many of the sectors, especially for infrastructure. How was it for Schwing Stetter India?

We are in the same phase. Therefore, we are facing the similar results.

Your outlook for the next three years for CE?

The future of CE industry in India is very good. We strongly believe in the long term growth of construction equipment industry in India.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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