We will continue to invest in smart technologies and bring in more innovation
India is going to be a growth driver for the world in the coming decades, and much of this growth will come from infrastructure development in the country. There are projects of significant national importance that are gaining encouraging momentum across the country. Projects such as Bharatmala, Sagarmala, new ports and logistic hubs will further create greater opportunities.
Deepak Shetty
CEO and Managing Director, JCB India
How do you look at the current market scenario in infrastructure development?
India is going to be a growth driver for the world in the coming decades, and much of this growth will come from infrastructure development in the country. There are projects of significant national importance that are gaining encouraging momentum across the country. Projects such as Bharatmala, Sagarmala, new ports and logistic hubs will further create greater opportunities.
What are the breakthrough technologies and services introduced by the company recently?
JCB India's state-of-the-art facility in Pune manufactures compactors built to one Global Quality. In July 2021, JCB introduced the new VM 117 soil compactor, powered by a 74 hp JCB ecoMax 444 engine without needing engine after-treatment. The machine is up to 10% more fuel-efficient as compared to the previous model. It has high productivity, reliability and operator comfort, making it a preferred choice for compaction needs.
VMT330 is a JCB mini tandem roller that is ideal as an entry-level road construction machine. The machine has a drum size of 1,250 mm, maximum engine power of 33 hp and a machine operating weight of 3,300 kg. It is best suited for applications such as highway road shoulders, retaining the walls of flyovers, footpaths, trenches, service roads, industrial and residential columns & rural roads. The machine has a fuel-efficient engine, higher productivity, unique drum offset, free vibration system and articulation joint.
The JCB117 soil compactor leads the compaction industry in output with one of the best Compaction performances per pass. In addition, the machine is equipped with 'LiveLink' and 'IntelliCompaction' - a Compaction Monitoring System that assists in optimising the number of passes and enables monitoring of performance with real-time compaction information.
How are digital technologies gaining prominence in road equipment?
An intelligent compaction measurement, JCB IntelliCompaction eliminates guesswork and takes productivity to a whole new level by giving you better control, saving time and fuel and optimizing the number of passes; thus, removing assumption-based Compaction patterns.
Real-time compaction productivity information is available 24×7 through LiveLink. Weekly and daily performance report data analytics are readily available to customers.
As we go ahead, we will continue to invest in smart technologies and bring in more innovation to offer unmatched benefits to customers and end-users.
What kind of after-sales service activities are the customers looking for?
'After-Sales Support' is one of the key deciding factors in the overall buying cycle of a product. Infrastructure development projects demand specialised, intelligent and technologically advanced construction equipment. This has to be supported by consistent, quick and effective after-sales services to achieve the best quality output on tight timelines.
With a wide distribution network of over 60+ dealers and over 700 outlets across India, JCB India provides an unmatched distribution and service network to its customers. JCB also invests in the skilling and training of its dealers and product support teams. Additionally, five strategically set up parts warehouses at Pune, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Guwahati and the recently inaugurated warehouse at Bhaproda near New Delhi, which is the industry's largest parts warehouse.
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