Volvo CE speeds up infra projects in India

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Infrastructure sector is propelling India’s overall development and enjoys intense support from the government policies targeted at creating world-class infrastructure in the country.

With the government’s plan to invest around $ 1.4 trillion in infrastructure projects including ports, highways, railways, airports and educational institutions, India’s economy is set for a major boost.

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is at the forefront of supporting this growth across India. From Bellary, Maharashtra to Bangalore, Volvo CE machines are powering contractors complete projects on time or even ahead of the schedule.

Pride of Contractors

Prabhakar Reddy, a public works contractor in Bellary, Karnataka, India, says a fleet of Volvo CE machines helped his company on prestigious projects including the 344 km NH-167 highway. the highway stretches from Hagaribommanahalli in Karnataka to Jadcherla in Telangana.

The Volvo CE fleet includes two DD100 asphalt compactors, four DD90B asphalt compactors and a P5320B ABG tracked sensor paver. Reddy says the P5320B ABG tracked sensor paver stands alone in its class in terms of paving quality and hassle-free operations.

Meanwhile a Maharashtra-based road construction contractor Deshmukh & Co completed the development of a 130 km road from Aurangabad to Dhule in four months with the help of a Volvo P4370B ABG sensor paver.

“We average 5 km a day with the Volvo P4370B paver,” said Balasaheb Deshmukh, chairman and managing director of Deshmukh & Co. “While the P4370B delivers quick work, it doesn’t compromise on quality either. Every road is laid smoothly, consistently and flawlessly.”

A  West Bengal-based contractor Bharat Vanijya is using a fleet of Volvo machines for an 84 km road project from Bankura to Purulia. On site since September 2015 the fleet comprising of 16 EC210B 20 ton-class crawler excavators, seven SD110BA single drum compactors, three 10 ton DD100 double drum asphalt compactors, one PT200 pneumatic tire roller, one P4370B ABG wheeled paver and a P5320B ABG tracked paver. The high-performing fleet of machines from Volvo CE are connecting two disadvantaged districts to boost economic development.

“The future for India’s infrastructure is promising,” said Dimitrov Krishnan, head and vice president of Volvo CE Hub India. “We look forward to helping India pave the road to excellence with reliable and efficient Volvo CE machines.”

Paving the future

In addition, two construction companies — RBR & Co. and SVR Engineering Constructions are using their fleet of Volvo CE machines to construct taxiways, terminals and runways at the Kempegowda Bangalore International Airport.

I  R Sreenivasulu Reddy, managing partner, RBR & Co, said, “Volvo equipment efficiency coupled with the dedication of its service personnel is a huge advantage to customers like us.” The company has nine excavators and three compactors.

For SVR Engineering Constructions, Volvo’s excellent aftermarket service is another reason they’ve relied on the Volvo construction equipment for two decades.

According to Vinod Reddy, managing partner at SV Engineering Constructions, “Volvo CE offers latest technology with low fuel consumption, reliability and high uptime products in the market,”. “The staff’s product knowledge, customer service and amazing attitude makes me feel comfortable working with them. That is why I chose Volvo!”

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