JCB, India, backhoe loader--JCB Sells 100,000th Machine In India

JCB India, one of the leading manufacturer of construction equipment, has achieved a new milestone by producing and selling its 1,00,000th machine in our country. JCB producese seven different product types like the Backhoe Loaders, Loading Shovels, Tracked Excavators, Compactors, Telehandlers, Skid Steer Loaders and Pick and Carry crane.

Buzz up!Hon'ble Minister for Road Transport & Highways Kamal Nath unveiled the 1,00,000th JCB machine. Rt. Hon Dr Vince Cable, British Secretary of State for Business, and nnovation and Skills in presence of Tarun Das, former Chief Mentor, CII and President, Aspen Institute India, Vipin Sondhi, MD & CEO, JCB India Ltd. and other senior JCB executives were all present on the occasion.

The Road Transport Minister said that, to do justice to the focus India is putting on building roads, India needs to make greater use of latest technology and he was pleased to know that JCB is doing just that by bringing in innovation and improved technology.

Business Secretary Dr. Vince Cable said that From its base in the UK's industrial heartland, JCB has expanded and invested around the world and is creating jobs and employment globally. As India develops its infrastructure, the potential for further cooperation is enormous.

Vipin Sondhi, MD & CEO, JCB India Ltd. conveyed his happiness at JCB India being the Numero Uno manufacturer in India to produce and sell 100,000 machines and aiding India to meet its ambitious infrastructure development plan.

Vipin Sondhi said that JCB in India expanded its facility in Ballabhgarh in April 2009 to make it the largest Backhoe Loader facility in world. JCB has over 50% market share in the construction equipment sector. He also added that the backhoe loader will continue to be JCB's flagship product in India.

Owing to the demand, JCB is eyeing on introducing a full range of equipment that will have the excavators, wheel loaders and compaction equipment. JCB has also invested Rs. 750 crore in its Pune plants and Ballabhgarh in order to dish out products and meet the ever growing demand for construction equipment in India.

In addition to this, JCB has already invested in some of the largest and best Parts, Warehouse and Training centers. He further added that JCB will continue to introduce better technology and India centric products.

Source: Oneindia.in