Jerry Andersson, Epiroc Mining India

Mr. Jerry Andersson, M.D. - Epiroc Mining India
Mr. Jerry Andersson, M.D.
Digitization and automation are making waves and have become a major part of our product portfolio. At Excon, we will unveil our new company, Epiroc India, showcase our new data management system–Certiq, and launch upgraded versions of our semi-hydraulic drills

We see demand for advanced products that are high in both capacity and capability


We see the market for construction and construction equipment to be booming at the moment due to the government impetus to infrastructure, power plants etc. This has also resulted in a corresponding boom in underground and surface heavy civil engineering projects. Connectivity to border areas for mobilisation of resources and construction of caverns for storage of crude oil and defence purpose will boost demand for our products. The diversion of rivers for lift irrigation purposes will require construction of underground tunnels as well as surface structures, which will serve as a growth driver for our company.

There is immense potential in underground metal mining, surface construction, and civil engineering segments. It gels very well with our future plans, where we see a lot of demand for advanced products that are high in both capacity and capability. Our target markets are surface excavation, road and rail tunnels, hydropower, surface excavation, and civil engineering.

Authorities need to factor advanced equipment into tender documents

AirROC D35 SH
The quality of excavation and supporting the excavated structure should be of paramount concern to the authorities and structural engineers and designers, both during the planning and construction stage. It will ensure that maintenance of excavated underground structures is kept to a bare minimum. To drive this, the authorities need to factor advanced equipment into the tender documents. At present, however, the low cost of excavation contracts prohibit deployment of advanced technologies, which are imperative for the quality and timely delivery of the end-product.

Trade fairs like Excon are touchpoints for us to engage with customers

Excon is the biggest trade fair for construction equipment & technology in India. Trade fairs like Excon, are basically touch points for us to engage with our existing customers and potential clients in a common forum. We also get an opportunity to connect with industry partners, various equipment manufacturers, trade associations, policy regulators, as well as our competitors. Government and private industries have robust plans for the construction and civil engineering segments, which will contribute to our growth in a big way.

We have been participating in Excon for the past 10 years and have been the principal sponsor for eight years. We are expecting more footfalls this year. In the current scenario, the market is showing signs of growth, and our aim is to be ‘First in Mind, First in Choice’ of our stakeholders in the B2B and B2C segments.

Certiq data management system keeps track of everything that happens - or doesn’t happen

Digitization and automation are already making waves in our industry and have become a major part of our product portfolio. Certiq is our telematics solution that can gather, compare, and communicate vital information on equipment, and is available for all our equipment.

Detailed knowledge and instant overviews of your fleet are the keys to improving your processes. Certiq keeps track of everything that happens, or doesn’t happen. We make this information accessible to you, wherever you are, and whenever you need it. In an increasingly mobile world, Certiq effectively tracks your business and gives you full control of your equipment, whether you’re in the field or in the office.

Certiq

You will be able to get more out of your equipment and enjoy high fleet availability - and your operators will always have the training they need to perform with their highest capacity. When it’s integrated with your machines, Certiq provides accurate production data about your individual units, and your entire fleet, via our user-friendly web portal. You get a total overview of your operations in real time.

New at Excon 17

At our stall no. OD-11, Orange Lot, we will be showcasing our huge array of machines, including the Boomer L2D for the first time. We plan to launch upgraded versions of our semi-hydraulic drill models: AirROC D35SH and AirROC D40SH, which are more productive and cost-effective solution’s. We would like our customers to see our new coordinated focus on mining and construction.

We will be showcasing our new data management system, Certiq, from Epiroc. Certiq is one of the key products in our automation portfolio that will drive digitalisation/automation in this industry. Indian customers will soon see its benefits in their operations through these types of products.

At Excon, we will unveil our new company, Epiroc India, which is an independent entity formed by Atlas Copco Group. Epiroc means ‘at rock’, reflecting our focus on mining, rock excavation and natural resources, as well as proximity to customers and the strength of our partnerships. While we are completely independent and geared to cater to our customer, we carry forward our values of innovation and commitment of our 144-year old legacy of Atlas Copco.

AirROC D40 SH

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