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POST-EXCON
SPOTLIGHT

WIRTGEN GROUP:

THE FUTURE IN ROAD

BUILDING

At the press meet The mining and infrastructure sectors continue for better quality, faster execution, and lower
organised by WIRTGEN to show strong momentum, supported by cost.
INDIA at EXCON 2025, steady project execution and a positive Sustainability is best achieved through this
Dr. Volker Knickel, CEO medium-term outlook. One of the most holistic approach. The greatest impact on
emissions reduction lies not in engines alone,
significant structural changes in recent years
Wirtgen Group, Frank is the shift from large contractors to a broader but in material efficiency, recycling, and
Betzelt , Sr. Vice President base of mid-sized and smaller players. This process optimisation. Proven solutions such
Sales, Marketing and retailisation of the market is expanding overall as cold recycling already deliver significant
Customer Support demand while requiring a more localised economic benefits alongside CO reductions
2
-Wirtgen International, and trust-based approach to customer of over 60%, demonstrating that sustainability
Ramesh Palagiri , engagement. For Wirtgen Group, this evolution and profitability can go hand in hand. Our
approach to automation and alternative
represents an opportunity to grow with the
Managing Director & market. Engaging new customers—often drive technologies is pragmatic and customer-
CEO , Wirtgen India first-time investors in advanced equipment— centric. We introduce step-by-step automation
and Neena Nikam, demands deeper education, closer presence, that delivers immediate value today, while
Head – Marketing and consistent brand experience. We have gradually progressing toward autonomous
Communications & CSR, therefore expanded our reach through solutions as performance and economics
mature.
regional roadshows, local customer meets,
Wirtgen India, share and on-ground demonstrations across India, Looking ahead, we expect 2026 to be another
their insights on market ensuring wider access to our technology and stable and solid year. India remains a strategic
expansion, technology expertise. growth market and a global manufacturing
and sustainablity. Technology remains a key enabler of and export hub for Wirtgen Group, with
customer success. Our focus is on supporting consistent quality standards across all markets.
digital transformation through automation, Our long-term confidence in India is strong,
connected machines, and data-driven insights and we will continue to invest in capabilities,
that improve precision, productivity, and innovation, and customer proximity to
consistency—while addressing the growing support smarter, safer, and more sustainable
shortage of skilled operators. Equally important infrastructure development.
is our shift from selling individual machines
to delivering production system solutions, For more details visit:
optimising the entire road construction process www.wirtgen-group.com/india/en

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