Propel Industries

Our new electric vehicles are a major step towards reducing the carbon footprint of infrastructure projects, offering customers a sustainable alternative while ensuring cost-effectiveness and improved operational performance.
V. Senthilkumar - Managing Director, Propel Industries

What are the latest innovations being offered by Propel Industries for the construction of mega infrastructure projects?

Propel Industries, a leader in crushing and screening equipment manufacturing, offers cutting-edge innovations tailored for large-scale infrastructure projects like highways, metro rail, mining, and railways. Our advanced crushing and screening solutions are engineered to efficiently process hard rock, limestone, and other materials crucial for infrastructure demands, ensuring consistent sand and aggregate production.

One of our key innovations is our high-performance cone and vertical shaft impact crushers, designed to deliver superior crushing efficiency, reduced operational costs, and sustainable output rates. These machines feature automation for optimal productivity and minimize downtime, an essential factor in high-stakes projects. Our specially designed washing and screening solutions ensure that sand and aggregates meet the precise standards required for construction quality.

Propel’s machines are highly energy-efficient, reducing fuel consumption and overall operational expenses. By providing reliable solutions that deliver quality aggregates, our equipment supports the timely and cost-effective completion of infrastructure projects. The company remains committed to enhancing the availability of essential resources through technological innovation, helping project developers achieve both sustainability and efficiency.

How is the use of digital tools by Propel Industries improving operational efficiency, safety, and project timelines?

Propel Industries is driving transformation in the construction and mining sectors with advanced remote motoring solutions, Propel ProLive and ProConnect, designed to enhance operational efficiency, productivity, and cost-effectiveness. The integration of digital tools in these systems enables real-time, actionable insights that optimize processes and improve decision-making.

Propel ProLive, a SCADA-based remote monitoring system, offers users instant access to performance metrics, predictive maintenance capabilities, and an intuitive interface that simplifies management, boosting productivity while reducing downtime and costs.

Complementing this, Propel ProConnect centralizes the entire crushing and screening operation into a single platform, providing seamless control, automated reporting, and data-driven insights that support strategic planning and operational transparency. Together, ProLive and ProConnect enhance efficiency and safety, allowing remote management and minimizing human intervention, thus reducing risks in challenging environments.

How is Propel Industries integrating green technologies into its heavy-duty equipment?

Sustainability is a key focus in the design and development of our products. For example, our latest innovation – our electric tipper trucks are a major step towards reducing carbon emissions and energy consumption in the transportation sector, particularly in industries like construction and mining. By utilizing electric power, these trucks contribute to a cleaner, greener work environment. They are equipped with high-efficiency electric motors and energy recovery systems, further improving energy usage while maintaining optimal performance. Plus, the integration of smart monitoring systems in the EV tipper trucks, allows real-time performance tracking and predictive maintenance, ensuring efficiency and extending the lifespan of the trucks.

These advancements in electric vehicle technology are a major achievement in reducing the carbon footprint of infrastructure projects, offering customers a sustainable alternative while ensuring cost-effectiveness and improved operational performance.

What are Propel Industries’ strategies to deliver reliable, cost-effective, and timely crushing and screening solutions?

Propel Industries optimizes supply chain dynamics to manage rising production costs and operational challenges in the crushing and screening equipment industry. By aligning our supply chain with product life cycles and implementing lean manufacturing, we minimize waste, boost efficiency, and maintain quality across our equipment range, which spans from 50 TPH to 800 TPH.

Our digital inventory system offers real-time visibility, enabling data-driven decisions to pre-empt supply issues and ensure timely production. Strategic vendor partnerships with trusted suppliers create a seamless flow of parts, fostering strong relationships and a steady, adaptable supply chain that quickly responds to market shifts and reduces lead times.

Innovation drives our approach: IoT, and automation enhance predictive maintenance and trend analysis, enabling us to address industry demands with precision. Agile methodologies allow swift response to changes while maintaining high standards. These strategies ensure Propel Industries consistently delivers reliable, cost-effective crushing and screening solutions across diverse project sizes, setting new benchmarks for efficiency and sustainability in a competitive market.

What support is the company offering to the MSME sector?

The MSME sector is crucial to the success of the construction equipment supply chain, particularly in producing high-quality components. Recognizing the importance of upskilling MSMEs to meet industry standards, we collaborate with our suppliers, provide training and share best practices in engineering, design, and quality control, ensuring that they ably meet the high demands of the construction and mining sectors.

How does your participation at bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2024 reflect the theme of ‘Innovation for Nation Building,’ and what is the company showcasing at the event?

As a leading manufacturer of crushing and screening equipment, we aim to contribute to the progress of infrastructure development and thereby to the nation’s growth. Our innovative solutions are designed to support large-scale construction and mining through more efficient and eco-friendly operations.

We are showcasing our latest advancements in equipment technology, including the Profast Cone (QM 350), Roll Crusher (AVRC 1300), AVC350 V2, Vertical Shaft Impactors (VSI200), Washing System -Eco Wash (EW150), QM200, Track Mounted Jaw Crusher (TMJ811), and Electric Tipper Trucks (EV470 HEV).

Featuring cutting-edge automation, energy-efficient designs, and enhanced safety mechanisms, these crushers and screens are built to improve productivity while minimizing environmental impact. Our technologies demonstrate how our equipment can help optimize resource use, reduce costs, and ensure high performance in challenging conditions.