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availability, predictable maintenance schedules, and remote
Schwing Stetter India is set to unveil a diagnostics support that minimizes project disruptions.
massive launch of 17 new products, This transforms OEMs into partners responsible not only for
showcasing a decisive shift toward manufacturing but for ensuring lifecycle reliability.
alternative fuels, electrification, and The rental industry is undergoing an equally significant
advanced precast technology, perfectly
aligning with India’s Net-Zero and transformation. Larger rental firms are consolidating fleets,
‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ goals. standardizing telematics systems, and using analytics to optimize
The focus is heavily on green mobility and equipment dispatch, maintenance intervals, and machine
operational efficiency in concrete transport: utilization. Their purchasing criteria have shifted from initial
• Fully Electric Truck Mixer (8 Cubic machine cost to total cost of ownership, digital compatibility, and
Meter Capacity): The highlight of the show fuel-efficiency intelligence, accelerating the adoption of smarter
will be the launch of this zero-emission machines. Exports are creating another layer of transformation.
mixer. This fully electric vehicle addresses the critical need As Indian OEMs build machines for regions with stricter emissions
for sustainable concrete delivery in congested urban areas,
ensuring clean operation without compromising the high- and safety regulations, they are elevating the overall technology
demand 8 cu.m capacity. baseline of the domestic market. And with smart machines
• CNG Powered Truck Mixers: Expanding the alternative fuel comes a new revenue engine—skill development. OEMs are
portfolio, Schwing Stetter is introducing a range of mixers investing in operator academies, simulator-based training, and
running on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), providing remote learning systems that prepare the workforce for a digitally
a cost-effective and lower-emission solution for bulk enhanced fleet. In this new ecosystem, the machine, the data,
concrete transport. and the human skill evolve together.
• Hybrid Boom Pump: This innovative pump combines
traditional power with an electric motor system, allowing
for reduced noise and zero local emissions during Strategic Momentum Heading into EXCON 2025
stationary pumping operations on-site. As the industry moves closer to EXCON 2025, the momentum
V.G. SAKTHIKUMAR, CMD, SCHWING STETTER INDIA behind smart-equipment adoption is intensifying across every
stakeholder group. The exhibition is expected to move decisively
beyond static displays, transitioning into a dynamic showcase
of intelligent, connected, and electric machines actively
from ownership economics to performance economics. The demonstrating their capabilities in real-world conditions. Live
traditional model—sell a machine, provide service support, and telematics dashboards, AI-enabled safety systems, remote-
hope for repeat orders—is being replaced by a more nuanced operation consoles, and energy-efficient electrified fleets will
and technology-centric approach. transform the event into a working laboratory for the future of
Uptime guarantees and performance-linked service contracts construction.
are becoming central to commercial negotiations. Contractors The international presence at EXCON is also set to grow, driven by
are increasingly asking for machines that come with assured India’s rising profile as a competitive export hub. Foreign buyers,

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