1.What have been your two days of experience at EXCON?
This is the 11th edition of EXCON. Normally, it is held in the month of December, this edition however got rescheduled to May. For the last couple of years, this industry has been going throughmultiple challenges including the pandemic. So, we were looking for a platform to showcase our innovative line-up of products and to connect with all stake holders. We’ve had enthusiastic participation from all the Equipment manufacturers, financers, component suppliers, vendors, dealer partners, and most importantly, the customers. The entire industry needs some fresh energy, and EXCON has provided that and we already feel revitalised.
2.Is there any new product launch and what are its key features?
We are indeed taking this opportunity to showcase our latest offerings in terms products, services and technology. We have displayed our range of Compact, Infra and Mining Equipment, Parts, Service & Attachment solutions.
Our flagship model EX200LC, has more than 25000 installations across the country, and is also the most successful running model in the Indian construction equipment industry. The first machine of the EX200LC we sold was in the early 90's, and today it is the number one choice of our valued customers. To strengthen this portfolio, we’ve launched the new variant called EX200 Super+.
The maximum growth in the excavator segment that we are witnessing in India now is in the mini excavator range. We already have three models that we successfully sell. Now we’ve unveiled a 3-tonne excavator NX30, which is indigenously developed.
While we are market leaders in Hydraulic excavator segment, we have also been working on expanding our portfolio of wheeled equipment. Our wheel loader portfolio has been further expanded with the addition of a 5 tonne pay load capacity wheel loader ZW225, which is also launched here at EXCON. Also on the display is our CNG powered SHINRAI PRO backhoe loader.
Apart from equipment, we have exhibited our cutting-edge telematics solutions, ConSite andInSite. eDost, our newly developed digital platform designed for real-time connect with our customers and other stakeholders for all their needs, is also garnering a lot of interest from the visitors.
3.How is Tata-Hitachi celebrating 60 years of Atmanirbharta, Journey, and Pandemic & Challenges?
The Pandemic has brought unprecedented challenges to everyone of us in the CE industry, either on the personal front or on the professional front. ‘Our comeback would be stronger than the setback’ has been our philosophy in terms of gearing ourselves for the post pandemic phase. We have extensively worked over the last two years in terms of increasing our footprint by on-boarding new dealerships, adding touch points, training our manpower and introducing new products. EXCON should prove to be a game changer in the immediate future, and we are ready both in terms of product and network.
4.How is Tata-Hitachi participating in CSR activities?
We have accorded special focus towards undertaking various social initiatives with the objective of addressing challenges faced by society and the environment. Our commitment is to improve the quality of life of the communities located in and around the areas of our operations. Our outcome-oriented CSR initiatives are categorized under four broad heads, namely, Skill Development, Education & Literacy, Rural Development and Healthcare.
5.Is there any message you want to convey to your customers?
Technical collaboration between Tata and Hitachi started in the year 1984. In another couple of years, this relationship will be 40 years old. All of this is possible because we always anticipate the changing preferences of our customers and exceed their expectations.
As we celebrate 60 years of our existence in India, we take this opportunity to thank our esteemed customers for according market leadership position to brand TATA HITACHI.
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Editor’s Desk: Construction Mirror
