Ammann Apollo Assures Higher Uptime of Equipment with Excellent Value Engineering & After Sales Services
Being one of the oldest and largest road construction equipment manufacturers, what is your overview of road sector in the wake of government's promise to construct 30 km per day by the end of 2016? Do you think we are on track to achieve this daunting task?
Our overview of the road sector is positive. The initiatives of the Government have improved the market sentiments which are witnessed in the higher demand for road construction equipment. You have correctly stated that constructing 30 KM of road per day by the end of 2016 is a daunting task. But we believe that with all concerned working in unison, this can be achieved.
What technology trends in asphalt batching plant, you think, are catching up fast in India?
Use of RAP and warm asphalt technology is fast catching up in India. the concern and awareness about pollution control is also increasing.
Why high-end technologies like RAP, warm-mix, cold-mix, etc are still not being used widely? Don't you think MoRTH and NHAI should look on to these technologies to save fast depleting natural resources and control pollution?
RAP is catching up. MoRTH & NHAI are very receptive on the use of high end technologies like warm-mix, cold –mix. At the same time, they are taking a pragmatic view on the wide spread use of the technologies and we are confident that the use of such high-end technologies will come into force in a phased manner.
What are the advance features of your star product Uniglobe?
This is a future ready plant which has the provision of expandability to incorporate advanced technologies like different RAP processing technologies, warm asphalt, different additives etc. the plant is built with world's best technologies and designs from Ammann with core parts made in Switzerland to deliver best quality asphalt, tight pollution control, higher efficiencies and the most advanced control software.
In India price plays a big role. How are you maintaining sustainability and price competitiveness to stop brand substitution thus keeping market share intact?
In India, "value for money", rather than price per se plays a major role. We achieve competiveness through a combination of excellent manufacturing process, value engineering and prompt after sales service resulting in a high uptime of our equipment. Our product strategy is aligned such that we can cater to the needs of all the segments of customers from low end to the very top end.
After sales service and after market are the key factors to keep your customer base intact in this competitive environment. How Ammann Apollo looks in these vital areas?
Ammann Apollo has always laid emphasis on the key factor of after sales service, manifested in our philosophy of "Productivity Partnership for a Lifetime". We have fully equipped offices all over India to cater to after sales needs of our customers. Addition of new offices based on need is an ongoing process with us. Continuous training programs keeps our service force uptodate and versatile.
Could you please brief us about operators' training and other operational support services?
We offer training for the customers' operators at our facilities as well as at the work site.
What are your plans for the mega show Excon 2015?
We are positive that the market will be quite upbeat with all the developments planned in the infrastructure sector by the Government. We believe that moving forward the customers will be looking for technologically advanced equipment. In EXCON 2015 we will be showcasing the plants of international standards in its output, energy efficiency, high fuel efficiency and environment friendliness (supporting Green technology).
In addition we will be displaying "State of the Art" range of compaction equipment with the latest technology (Soil, tandem, pneumatic tire, and walk behind roller) & paving technology. The Soil Compactor under display will be first of its kind in its class in India.
NBM&CW November 2015
