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Ammann ELBA CC150 Plants Power 56 km
Nashik–Aurangabad Highway Upgrade

Ammann India’s With a project cost of approximately `560 Ammann India, said, “The completion of this
announced the successful crore, executed by GHV (India) Pvt. Ltd. in a project reflects India’s decisive shift towards
application of the joint venture with SB Deshmukh and Forcon long-lasting concrete road infrastructure.
ELBA CC150 concrete Infra Pvt. Ltd used ELBA CC150 batching plants The ability to deliver consistent, high-quality
concrete at scale, especially in a brownfield
supplied by Ammann, deployed at the site by
batching plants in recently Nashik- based M/s. Bramghiri Infra LLP. environment has been pivotal. The ELBA
upgraded Nashik– At the core of the project’s execution were CC150 plants have demonstrated how
Niphad–Yeola–Vaijapur– two ELBA CC150 concrete batching plants advanced batching solutions can streamline
Aurangabad Road (MSH- supplied by Ammann India. Commissioned construction processes while ensuring superior
2), a 56 km highway on 3 July 2025, these plants served as the sole pavement performance.”
stretch being developed batching solution for the entire stretch, each The upgraded highway will reduce travel time
between Nashik, Yeola, and Chhatrapati
delivering a production capacity of 130 m³ per
under EPC-59 for the hour. Together, they produced approximately Sambhajinagar. It will also serve as an
Public Works Department 1,65,000 cubic metres of concrete, including important alternate corridor connecting the
(PWD), Maharashtra. Dry Lean Concrete (DLC), Pavement Quality Marathwada and Vidarbha regions, improving
The brownfield project Concrete (PQC), and structural grades ranging logistics efficiency and regional connectivity.
involves widening the from M10 to M30.
existing two lane road The deployment demonstrated the efficacy About Ammann India:
of high-capacity batching technology
Ammann India Private Limited, a subsidiary of
to four lanes while in brownfield infrastructure projects, the Swiss-based Ammann Group, is a leading
converting the pavement where space constraints, continuous traffic manufacturer of advanced construction
from bituminous to rigid management, and phased construction equipment. The company, headquartered
concrete. demand consistent and reliable output. The in Ditasan, Mehsana District, Gujarat, offers
ELBA CC150 plants enabled uninterrupted compaction equipment, high-performance
production cycles, precise material control, asphalt and concrete mixing facilities, and
and uniform mix quality which are critical pavers that are specifically designed to meet
factors in achieving durable concrete India’s infrastructure requirements. Ammann
pavements within tight project timelines. India incorporates state-of-the-art road
The plant setup included separate storage construction equipment to improve efficiency
sections for different sizes of stone and and environmental responsibility with an
sand, along with large silos to store cement emphasis on innovation and sustainability.
and GGBS (a material that makes concrete Its equipment ensures dependability and
more durable and eco-friendly). It also longevity while supporting large infrastructure
used automated systems to move materials projects, including highways, roads, and
smoothly through the plant, helping avoid airports. To increase equipment uptime, the
delays and keeping production running company also provides robust aftermarket
continuously. The use of Ground Granulated support, which includes maintenance,
Blast Furnace Slag (GGBS), approved by PWD, training, and spare parts. Ammann India’s
contributes to improved dedication to domestic production and
sustainabilit y and support of national infrastructure projects
pollution control during strengthens its position as a reliable partner in
concrete production. the nation’s building industry.
Commenting on the
project, Dheeraj Panda, For more details visit:
Managing Director, www.ammann.com

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