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JCB India strengthens its distribution network in Andhra Pradesh…

Feb 24, 2021 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments #CEO and Managing Director, #JCB India Limited, #Mr. Deepak Shetty

Rajahmundry: India’s leading manufacturer of Earthmoving and Construction Equipment, JCB India Limited further strengthened its presence in Andhra Pradesh. Its dealer, Varun Motors, inaugurated its new facility for Sales, Service and Spares in Rajahmundry, the cultural capital of the State.

This new premises is spread across more than 16,500 sq. ft. It will provide customers with JCB India’s full range of Products and Services. The facility has a 6-bay integrated workshop with one exclusive bay for Excavators and is equipped with special hydraulic and pneumatic tools along with a welding bay. It is also has an engine overhauling centre. In line with JCB’s focus on ‘One Global Quality’, the new premises has a LiveLink command centre to ensure best-in-class customer experience and support.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Deepak Shetty, CEO and Managing Director, JCB India Limited said, “Andhra Pradesh is an important State for our operations in India. We are delighted that despite the current challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Varun Motors has invested significantly in creating a strong base for JCB India’s business here. With this new 3S facility in Rajahmundry, we are fully committed towards the Sales, Service and Parts requirements for our customers in Andhra Pradesh. Varun Motors has been our dealer for over a decade and we look forward to a long and fruitful relationship going further.”

The new premises has been made as per the JCB corporate identity guidelines and is equipped with JCB standardised systems and processes. The facility’s state-of-the-art fully operational LiveLink command centre, will enable 24×7 fleet management support to the customers. JCB LiveLink, an advanced telematics technology that delivers real-time information to increase site efficiency, improve productivity and cut down cycle time of projects.

JCB India has also pioneered the integration of digital technology with its digital initiatives for customer support, which are an industry first. Further integrating digital technology into its operations, the dealership will use Smart Serve to support its engineers to improve efficiency & productivity and reach customers in remote areas, thus helping in machine uptime.

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Union Budget Reaction: Mr. Deepak Shetty, CEO & Managing Director, JCB India Limited

Feb 4, 2021 by Neel Achary 0 Comments #CEO & Managing Director, #JCB India Limited, #Mr. Deepak Shetty

By Mr. Deepak Shetty, CEO & Managing Director, JCB India Limited

“Leading up to the budget we had made key Industry recommendations, especially since we are just beginning to come out of a very difficult time due to the pandemic.

It is thus heartening to note that the two key areas which needed strong focus in the budget have been given the impetus. These being Infrastructure development and Health care. The outlay for the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is the highest ever this year. The capital expenditure allocation for FY 2021–2022 is also much greater than the previous years.

Encouragingly Railways is set to emerge as a growth driver in addition to Roads and Highways, which was long overdue. A record allocation for Railway Corridors and other Structural Developments has been made. This will certainly help in generating on ground activity in the sector.

With the formation of a Development Finance Institute (DFI), the stress in Capital Requirements for long-term infrastructure projects should significantly ease out. This was critical to infrastructure development. The Government has shown a strong intent towards generating funds by proposing a Privatisation drive and Monetisation of assets. Another positive in the budget announcement is focus on Hydrogen Energy and the aim to create an ecosystem for Alternative Fuels.

These are welcome steps towards the vision of creating an Aatmanirbhar Bharat. Infrastructure development has a multiplier effect in the creation of jobs and livelihoods. We feel that the budget will support the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) and other Large Scale Infrastructure projects, thus creating more opportunities for Construction Equipment Manufacturers.”

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JCB India launches the Industry’s first dual-fuel CNG Backhoe Loader in India

Nov 26, 2020 by Neel Achary 0 Comments #Deepak Shetty, #JCB India Limited, #JCB India’s CEO and Managing Director

New Delhi: India’s leading manufacturer of Earthmoving and Construction equipment, JCB India Limited, today launched the Industry’s first dual-fuel CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) Backhoe Loader in India. Called the JCB 3DX DFi, this new machine can operate on CNG and diesel simultaneously using the HCCI (Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition) technology.

The machine was launched at New Delhi by the Honourable Minister for Road Transport & Highways and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Shri Nitin Gadkari. He has been a leading voice for the development of Construction machinery that uses alternate fuels and an inspiration on CNG interventions in Construction Equipment Vehicles.

The utilisation of alternate fuels is a significant step-change in the Construction Equipment Vehicle Sector. Since the JCB 3DX DFi operates on a mixture of CNG and diesel, there is a substantial drop in particulate emission. This also leads to a reduction of proportionate CO2 emissions.

CNG is also more economical and helps lower the operating costs to the end customer. With the global concern on environment and sustainability, JCB is committed to supporting the cause through the launch of this Dual Fuel CNG Backhoe Loader. The machine has been developed in India and has been tested in various operating conditions before its launch. It will be built at company’s Delhi-NCR factory at Ballabgarh.

Speaking at the occasion JCB India’s CEO and Managing Director, Deepak Shetty said “Throughout our four decades of operations in India, we have continued to invest in Innovation. It is one of the cornerstones of our operations. This dual-fuel machine can substitute Diesel with CNG and has been developed to cater to the evolving needs of our customers. It will further contribute to the creation of Infrastructure in the country and will also be exported to countries around the world”

An embodiment of the vision of Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat, JCB India has five Factories and a Design Centre in the country. JCB group’s sixth factory is currently under construction at Vadodara, Gujarat. The company has exported Made in India machines to over 110 countries which are designed and manufactured as per JCB’s One Global Quality Standard.

This dual-fuel CNG Backhoe Loader is based on the same 3DX model which is well established in the Indian market. It offers flexible fuelling, which will help customers sustain in remote areas, where a CNG refilling point is unavailable.

Deepak Shetty further said “JCB has been working on this project with the inputs of its Customers, Dealers and Suppliers. These machines have been tested at actual customer sites across various geographies and terrains and feedback has been incorporated in the development of the product”

JCB has one of the widest dealer networks in the country. Engineers at its 60+ dealers and more than 700 outlets are trained and with adequate parts stock at each of its locations. This ensures customers get professional product support. The machine will also come fitted with JCB’s advanced telematics technology – JCB LiveLink. Through this, machines can be tracked and monitored in real-time. This technology also gives updates on Service, Operations and Security of the machine, online or through a mobile application.

Till date, approximately 1,60,000 LiveLink enabled JCB machines have been sold. They can be geo-fenced, time-fenced and can be located through GPS. Customers get to know about the machine’s health, fuel level, battery conditions, etc. almost all critical parameters of their fleet on their mobile devices. It also gives out service reminders and the history of the machine.

JCB India has further integrated digital technology into its operations through the JCB Genuine Parts Application. This enables customers to order parts online for their JCB machines. Further, an internal tool, Smart Serve has been developed to help dealerships support engineers to improve efficiency and productivity and also reach customers in remote areas, thus helping in machine uptime.